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Madonna to Launch Hard Candy Fitness (US) in Moscow 30 Dec 2011
The Kooples (France) Opens First UK Outlet Store 28 Dec 2011
Smashburger (US) Enters Canadian Market 28 Dec 2011
Julie's Bakeshop (Philippines) to Expand to Indonesia 28 Dec 2011
Wendy's (US) to Open 100 New Restaurants in Japan 28 Dec 2011
Coach (US) Hitches Its Wagon to China 27 Dec 2011
Al Meera to Expand Casino (France) via Franchising 27 Dec 2011
Starwood (US) to Open Four Hotels in MidEast in 2012 27 Dec 2011
First Nestle Toll House Cafe (US) Franchise in Canada Opens in Surrey 27 Dec 2011
American Eagle Outfitters (US) Expands in Egypt, Morocco and Jordan 27 Dec 2011
CruiseOne (US) Awards UK Master Franchise 19 Dec 2011
Carlyle Buys MENA Franchise Holder of Domino's Pizza and Wendy's Restaurant 16 Dec 2011

Johnny Rockets (US) to Launch in Bali 13 Dec 2011
Extreme Hotels (UK) to Launch in Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics 13 Dec 2011
Dean & DeLuca (US) Comes to Singapore 12 Dec 2011

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Amici's (US) Opens in Shanghai 12 Dec 2011
Starbucks (US) Enters Five New Cities Across Mainland China 12 Dec 2011
Carl's Jr. (US) Brings Premium-Quality Burgers to Costa Rica 12 Dec 2011
Piazza Sempione (Italy) Expands in China 12 Dec 2011
Banana Republic (US) Arrives in Paris 12 Dec 2011
Burger King (US) Opens New 'Garden Grill' Concept Store in Singapore 12 Dec 2011
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (US) Expands to Australia 12 Dec 2011
Kraze Burger (Korea) Enters US Market 12 Dec 2011
Richoux (UK) Set to Make Oman Debut 07 Dec 2011
Bennigan's (US) Launches Mideast Expansion Drive 07 Dec 2011
Fatburger (US) Enters Korean Market 06 Dec 2011
Round Table Pizza (US) Signs Twenty Restaurant Development Agreement for Vietnam 06 Dec 2011
Krispy Kreme (US) Adds New Regions to Expansion Plans For Japan 03 Dec 2011
Red Mango (US) and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into Mexico 03 Dec 2011
Yum (US) Inks Deal with Gas Stations in China 03 Dec 2011
AmRest (Poland) Takes Italian Brand to India 01 Dec 2011
Pandora (Denmark) UAE Franchisee Opens 6th Store 01 Dec 2011

International Franchising: The New Normal?

Philip Zeidman writes: Over most of the years we have studied the growth of international franchise legislation, the pattern has settled into one of two likely sources: In a country where there have been publicized abuses, the rise of pressure for franchise legislation seems pretty natural. In countries where there has been little franchise activity, and even in the absence of any reports of abuses, there is sometimes (especially in emerging or post-socialist societies) a sense that, to be truly "modern," a country must ape the franchise legislation which exists in the United States and some other developed countries.

In recent times, that rather simple pattern has become more complicated. Consider these recent examples:

In the Philippines, franchising has experienced explosive growth. In midsummer the chair emeritus of the local association (and chair of the World Franchise Council) reflected on the increasing number of local franchises, as well as "a spike in foreign franchises coming in." As a consequence, he predicted, "franchise growth from 2011-2012 will reach around 70 percent"

The problem is the nature of some of that growth. Two years ago a columnist for a prominent on-line publication, visiting a franchise exposition, summarized his conclusions pointedly: "Philippines Franchising Bubble About to Burst?"

Read the rest of this article on World Frachise Associates website

Philip Zeidman writes regular columns for Franchise Times, reprinted here with thanks.

Fastest Growing US Franchise Sectors in 2012 29 Dec 2011
US Fast Food Brands to Dominate UAE Market 28 Dec 2011
Canada Serves up a Surprise for U.S. Fast Food Franchises 27 Dec 2011
Franchise Industry to Grow in 2012 27 Dec 2011
Yum! Brands' KFC, Pizza Hut (US) Outline India Expansion Plans 27 Dec 2011
Japengo Cafe (US) Plans 10 Franchises in the Gulf Region by 2012 27 Dec 2011
Some Major U.S. Hotels Moving into Iraq 16 Dec 2011
Saladworks (US) Commences International Development 16 Dec 2011
McDonald's Delivery Service Drives Growth in Foreign Markets 16 Dec 2011
Steak 'n Shake (US) Poised for Global Growth 14 Dec 2011
Yum! Brands (US) Sees Jump in International Earnings 13 Dec 2011
Qatar - Lagoona Mall Opens New Lifestyle Shops 12 Dec 2011
Amendments to the Russian Franchise Legislation Balance Interests 12 Dec 2011
Time to Topple US Food Giants in the UAE? 09 Dec 2011
India Suspends Plan to Let in Foreign Retailers 09 Dec 2011
Naturals IceCream (India) Franchise to Expand in Middle East and South East Asia 07 Dec 2011
Burger Fuel (New Zealand) Unveils 2012 MidEast Expansion Plans 07 Dec 2011
Why Franchisors Must Adapt their Offerings to Expand Globally 03 Dec 2011
McDonald's Unveils High-Design Concept Store In France 03 Dec 2011

The following franchise businesses are currently inviting international applications from target markets. Please see full profile for country development information.

BurgerFuel	Manny's Place	Manchu WOK	Burger Ranch	Bar-B-Cutie
New Zealand’s Original Gourmet Burger. (New Zealand)	Highest-quality Seafood (USA)	Fast & Fresh Chinese Cuisine (USA)	20 years grilling simply delicious Burgers! (Portugal)	The World's Best Barbecue Since 1950! (USA)
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt	Coffee Planet	écurie25 Supercar Club	Pingu's English	Direct English
We make you smile. (USA)	4 coffee solutions to ensure drinkers can get their coffee hot, fresh and tasty wherever they are. (UAE)	The largest and longest established network of supercar clubs in the world (USA)	Unique children’s English language franchise. (UK)	Global English language training franchise. (UK)