The 3rd France Belgium Franchise Congress was a success

Every year in Lille, France, a fair named “Salon Créer” is a success and visitors come from Northern France and Southern Belgium. One fourth of the exhibitors are franchisors. I founded the Franchise Business Club in this fair in september 2011 but my consulting company has been a partner since the very beginning. We organize…

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Restaurant franchising and Innovation

SUMMIT 2017 Some of the fastest growing chains in the restaurant industry are the ones embracing innovation throughout their operations. The Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will explore how limited-service chains can leverage innovation in a variety forms — from experience innovation to kitchen innovation to menu innovation and beyond — as a catalyst for…

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The Reform of franchising in Australia

THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT. The new Franchising Code of Conduct (Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation 2014 (Cth) (Franchising Code of Conduct) was enacted on 30 October 2014 and entered into force on 1 January 2015, replacing the 1998 Franchising Code of Conduct. Apart from certain provisions which…

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Franchising in Lebanon

Lebanon has a fast-growing economy. Its private sector contributes to over 75% of the aggregate demand, with a large banking sector supporting it. The Lebanese economy is service-oriented (amounting to over 70% of its economy), the main growth sectors include construction, tourism and financial services. There are no restrictions on foreign exchange and capital movement….

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Negotiating a Master Franchise Agreement (Part 2)

Negotiating a Master Franchise Agreement can be complex, challenging and demands careful thought and patience. International expansions of franchise systems have been increasing at a rapid pace for years. For some franchisors, such expansions have proved to be very successful, but for others, the experience has been costly and frustrating. Often, one of the greatest…

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