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FranSpeak International - September 2010

FranSpeak International, is a free subscription, monthly electronic publication dedicated to international franchising. Content includes news, features, events and investment opportunities. FranSpeak International is published by World Franchise Associates Ltd, the leading international franchise marketing, development and media Company.

Development News: 1 - 31 August 2010

McDonald's Promotes U.K. Chief to Head Global Branding 31 Aug 2010
Dunkin' Donuts (US) Ramps up International Expansion 30 Aug 2010
Poland Hotel Group Orbis to Resume Growth Strategy 30 Aug 2010
Marks & Spencer (UK) to Open First Store in Egypt 26 Aug 2010
Hooters (US) UK Franchisee to Open 3 Locations 26 Aug 2010
Planet Beach Contempo Spas (US) Franchise Opens in Egypt 26 Aug 2010
Robeks (US) Announces 500 Unit Agreement in Japan 25 Aug 2010
Krispy Kreme (US) Awards Dominican Republic Franchise 25 Aug 2010
GAP (US) Franchising in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and Middle East 23 Aug 2010
California Pizza Kitchen (US) Continues Expansion in South Korea 23 Aug 2010
Mile High Karate (US) Expands Franchise Internationally 20 Aug 2010
Fatburger (US) Franchise Continues Robust International Expansion 19 Aug 2010
McDonald's Russia Targets 40 Units for 2010, 33 Units in 2009 18 Aug 2010
Domino's Pizza (US) Signs Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Bulgaria 18 Aug 2010
Edible Arrangements (US) Signs 20 Unit Development Agreement for India 17 Aug 2010
Wendy's/Arby's (US) Targets Australia Market 17 Aug 2010
McDonald's to Open Restaurants in Zimbabwe 17 Aug 2010

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Freshii (US) Awards Vienna Franchise 16 Aug 2010
Wendy's/Arby's (US) Signs Agreement for Eastern Caribbean 12 Aug 2010
Wendy's/Arby's (US) to Open 180 Restaurants in Russia over 10 Years 11 Aug 2010
JumpBunch (US) Awards India Franchise 11 Aug 2010
Mango (Spain) Plans for 300 Franchise Store Openings Annually Worldwide 11 Aug 2010
Quiznos (US) Targets 15 International Markets 10 Aug 2010
Wendy's (US) Awards Russia Franchise 06 Aug 2010
Carl's Jr. (US) Celebrates Franchise Opening in Indonesia 06 Aug 2010
Pestana (Portugal) Announces its Expansion into Morocco 05 Aug 2010
Jamba Juice (US) Signs Deal for 200 Units in South Korea 05 Aug 2010
Linguaphone (UK) Awards Russia Franchise 05 Aug 2010
Condé Nast (US) to Franchise Titles in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America 05 Aug 2010
El Chico (US) Signs Five Restaurant Development Franchise in Saudi Arabia 04 Aug 2010
Domino's (US) India Franchisee Surges to Record on Plan to Add 70 Stores 04 Aug 2010
Hooters (US) Plans 15-20% Annual International Franchise Growth 02 Aug 2010
Johnny Rockets (US) Announces First South American Franchise 02 Aug 2010
TGI Friday's (US) Plans USD 100 M Investment in UK Growth 02 Aug 2010
Jollibee (Philippines) Qatar Franchise Opens 02 Aug 2010

International Articles

U.S. Restaurants Want Bite of the Canadian Market 30 Aug 2010
Singapore Welcomes Back Departed Franchise Brands 24 Aug 2010
U.S. Chains Ramp Up Growth Abroad 17 Aug 2010
Zagat Survey: Wendy's and Five Guys are Among Diners' Favorites 17 Aug 2010
Venezuelan Chamber of Franchises Launches Online Expo 17 Aug 2010
Modern Bulgarian Mall Space Doubles 16 Aug 2010
Romanian Food Franchise to Reach 30% of Hypermarkets Turnover 16 Aug 2010
Indian Fast Food on High Growth Trajectory 12 Aug 2010
Booming Food Sector Creates New Opportunities in GCC's Job Market 11 Aug 2010
Turkey Malls Booming 02 Aug 2010
How UK Retail is Extending its Franchise 02 Aug 2010

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Franchise Features

It is the end of the long summer vacation in many nations and, interestingly, we have seen a great number of good news articles about the hotel industry this month. They are all collected here for your reading pleasure.

Hotels' Pricing Power Returns in Middle East
Hoteliers across the Middle East and Africa region are seeing pricing power return, as ADR and RevPAR both grow 11.8% in July despite occupancy rates remaining virtually flat.

China Leads Global Hotel Pipeline with 139,193 Guestrooms
China’s active hotel development pipeline is the largest in the world, exceeding the respective pipelines of the entire regions of Europe and the Middle East, according to new data from STR Global.

Istanbul Hotels Outperformed Europe During Downturn
Instanbul hotels proved more resilient to the global financial crisis than its counterparts elsewhere in Europe, a new report from Deloitte finds.

Hotel Spa Bookings, Revenue on Upswing in Middle East
Revenues for hotel spas in Dubai are rapidly increasing and have risen by 45.5% in the first quarter, a new report by Ernst & Young says.

Franchised Hotels Flourish as Colombia Grows Safer for Tourists
This year, hoteliers will add about 4,700 rooms — half of those in Bogota, the capital — in new properties across Colombia, including projects by international chains Hilton, Sonesta, Inter-Continental and NH Hotels.

309-key Bangkok Hotel Reports 100% Occupancy for 35 Straight Days
Amari Boulevard Bangkok, a 309-guestroom upscale hotel in downtown Bangkok, posted 35 consecutive days—including the entire month of July—without a single vacant room.

Europe Hotel Industry Recovery to Continue
Signs of recovery are becoming evident in Europe's hotel industry, a new Fitch Ratings report says, citing improvements in occupancy and RevPAR.

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