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International

International franchise opportunities and global expansion are heating up, with American brands growing abroad and foreign brands opening franchised units in the U.S. Investing in the international business arena can be highly rewarding, but is not for everyone as laws, cultures, and even diets vary widely. Learn from franchisees and franchisors who have navigated these challenges successfully.

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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
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Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay. 
  • Kevin Behan
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Join FIS2025 in Madrid to connect, innovate, and grow in the global franchise industry with top brands and opportunities.
  • Andrea Lazzari
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Successfully expanding into the UK hinges on four key factors
  • Matias Puga H. 
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European countries offer mature markets, cultural fit, and high consumer demand for US restaurant brands to successfully expand internationally
  • Rebecca Viani
  • 2,026 Reads 127 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,872 Reads 3 Shares
Our April roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Germany, England, India, and Ireland. 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,336 Reads 6 Shares
Restaurant executive shares tips on balancing brand identity with local market factors
  • Hair Parra
  • 2,665 Reads 4 Shares
Franchisors must be able to customize their products and services to the local preferences of a foreign market
  • Bob Kaufman
  • 2,295 Reads 119 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,592 Reads 4 Shares
Our March roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dominican Republic, England, India, Qatar, and Scandinavia.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,584 Reads 4 Shares
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Success in a new country largely depends on who represents the brand
  • William Edwards and Alison McElroy
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,002 Reads 4 Shares
Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,989 Reads 5 Shares
With thriving economies, cultural fit, and market demand, Middle East countries offer attractive opportunities for international expansion
  • Joe Lewis
  • 2,353 Reads 4 Shares
Growth of QSRs and multi-brand ownership create opportunities for franchise growth in Canada 
  • Kevin Winters
  • 3,875 Reads 23 Shares
Chain looks to become a global brand by entering new markets and expanding international presence 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,458 Reads 6 Shares
Examining the franchising challenges and opportunities of top European countries  
  • Rebecca Viani
  • 3,245 Reads 14 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,838 Reads 3 Shares
The best international master franchisees combine operational experience, local market insight, and shared plans for growth
  • Sam Rothschild
  • 2,575 Reads 8 Shares
New group to serve as master franchisee for global brands looking for US growth
  • Kevin Behan
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,162 Reads 5 Shares
Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, England, Japan, Mexico, Qatar and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,975 Reads 3 Shares
Here's a guide to resources and strategies for franchisors looking to expand internationally
  • William Edwards and Robert Jones
  • 4,286 Reads 3 Shares
Addition of restaurants in the UK is the first step of a $1 billion investment to expand in Europe and Asia
  • Kevin Behan
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,406 Reads 3 Shares
Our November roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Greece, India, Poland, Taiwan, Tanzania, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,061 Reads 4 Shares
Having passionate, talented local franchisees and providing a system of training and support is an essential part of international franchise expansion
  • Jade Winter
  • 1,923 Reads 14 Shares
Successful international expansion maintains brand standards while adapting to individual country market dynamics 
  • Dave Carney and Sander Van den Born
  • 2,869 Reads 3 Shares
Restaurant chain has commitments for 10,000 additional global units
  • Kevin Behan
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