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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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Having passionate, talented local franchisees and providing a system of training and support is an essential part of international franchise expansion
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Successful international expansion maintains brand standards while adapting to individual country market dynamics 
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Restaurant chain has commitments for 10,000 additional global units
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Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
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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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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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International franchise expert provides alternatives to barriers restaurants face with European expansion
  • Rebecca Viani
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Qdoba executive shares thoughts on factors to consider when expanding internationally
  • Jeremy Vitaro
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Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, England, Germany, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
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In other countries, franchise units can be found in exotic spots
  • William Edwards
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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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Navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with expanding a brand to the European market
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Chain's international business earns more than $1 billion in systemwide sales
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Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Australia, Canada, England, Egypt, France, Guatemala, Philippines, and the U.S.
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After having success with Logiscool, Dana Bănică takes on another challenge
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, and trends
  • Kevin Behan
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Our July roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Croatia, Germany, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Scandinavia, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
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Female leaders encourage the growth and development of international franchising
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Brand targets four countries to begin increase international presence 
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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 June roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Costa Rica, France, Norway, Romania, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S.
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Top Spanish franchisees and franchisors recognized at April gala in Madrid 
  • Andrea Lazzari
  • 3,441 Reads 1 Shares
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) helps U.S. brands grow globally
  • Eric Johnson
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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
  • 3,797 Reads 1 Shares
Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, Italy, New Zealand, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the U.K.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,416 Reads 1 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,855 Reads 1 Shares
Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Spain, and the U.S.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,113 Reads 1 Shares
Before adapting your menu for international markets, consider these three items
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Our March roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Italy, Mexico, Israel, Gaza, the Middle East, and takes a look at artificial intelligence predictions and use in retail
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,384 Reads 1 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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