International Franchise Advice

Many of the world’s most famous brands are franchises, demonstrating one of the core strengths of the model. In this section learn more about investing in an international franchise or taking your brand overseas.

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Are you suited to owning a Master Franchise?
Most franchisors who are looking to expand their brands internationally do so via Master Franchise Owners. Purchasing the rights for a Master Franchise Owner usually involves a greater level of...
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The international franchise market – an investor’s guide
Are you a ‘brand entrepreneur’ or a ‘corporate developer’? Associate Publisher Paul Cairnie explores the licence models and types of investment options available to investor/developers in the international franchise market....
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The World’s most valuable sports franchises

Who has the most success off the field? Sports franchises are amongst the most lucrative in the world. In this infographic we go through the top 10 most valuable sports franchises...
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Amazing franchising facts [Infographic]

Did you know these amazing franchise facts? The franchise industry has plenty of interesting nuggets of information that many people simply aren’t aware of. Here at FranchiseInfo, we’ve taken the time to...
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How McDonald’s became the Big Mac on the block

How McDonald’s became the Big Mac on the block McDonald’s has managed to keep itself at the top of the food chain for decades now. It’s one of the most...
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The evolution of franchise logos

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International franchising: the legal issues

Franchise organisations are often approached by people from other countries asking if they can become the operator or master franchisee for that brand in their particular country. It can be...
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The World’s Biggest Franchises [Infographic]

The world’s biggest franchises A franchise business model allows companies to quickly scale their business and to create a recognised brand name. However, only a few companies stay successful in...
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Q&A with the European DIY Retail Association

President of the European DIY Retail Association Manfred Maus speaks to Daniel Schleidt about his experiences as a franchisor in Germany Q: How did you become a franchise pioneer in Germany?Manfred...
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Investing in a Franchise

Combine a real estate business with successful franchising

Combining its real estate development business with being a regional franchisee for major international brands has enabled MH Alshaya Group to build a successful two-fold business.Overview MH Alshaya Group, a...
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Let your business flourish with an international franchise network

Most successful franchisors are not content with letting their franchise networks stagnate, but instead are constantly looking for ways to nurture and grow their businesses. For many franchisors this usually...
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Franchising in Europe

Europe has one of the most developed franchise industries in the world. Since 1972 the industry has been supported and promoted by the European Franchise Federation (EFF), and the European...
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