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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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Our July roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, Canada, France, India, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom
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Our June roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom.  
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Chain focuses on China and Southeast Asia as primary areas of expansion
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Learn about conditions in North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
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Chain plans 70 percent of growth to come in foreign markets through 2028
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Common cultures and consumer behaviors present attractive options for franchises looking to scale internationally
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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. 
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Join FIS2025 in Madrid to connect, innovate, and grow in the global franchise industry with top brands and opportunities.
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European countries offer mature markets, cultural fit, and high consumer demand for US restaurant brands to successfully expand internationally
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our April roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Germany, England, India, and Ireland. 
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Restaurant executive shares tips on balancing brand identity with local market factors
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Franchisors must be able to customize their products and services to the local preferences of a foreign market
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our March roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dominican Republic, England, India, Qatar, and Scandinavia.
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Success in a new country largely depends on who represents the brand
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico.
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With thriving economies, cultural fit, and market demand, Middle East countries offer attractive opportunities for international expansion
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Growth of QSRs and multi-brand ownership create opportunities for franchise growth in Canada 
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Examining the franchising challenges and opportunities of top European countries  
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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The best international master franchisees combine operational experience, local market insight, and shared plans for growth
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, England, Japan, Mexico, Qatar and the U.S.
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