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Jollibee seals purchase of Asian café franchise.
manilastandardtoday.com - Jollibee Foods Corp. said Tuesday it sealed the acquisition of a 50-percent stake in SuperFoods Group, which owns and operates the Hard Rock Café franchised stores in... [more] 25 Jan, 2012
Franchising industry sees 20% growth in ’12.
inquirer.net - The local franchising industry is targeting a conservative 20 percent growth this year, to be fueled largely by an expected increase in investments made by overseas Filipino workers (OFW). ... [more] 23 Jan, 2012
KidzArt Franchise Enters Philippine Marketplace.
prweb.com - Celebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. KidzArt has added the Philippines to its list of worldwide marketplaces... [more] 16 Jan, 2012
Wellmade targets 10 franchisees.
sunstar.com.ph - Encouraged by the positive outcome of their first international expansion in Selangor, Malaysia, Wellmade Motors and Development Corp. president and chief executive officer Philip Tan hopes to grow... [more] 14 Jan, 2012
Choi mulls more outlets, franchising.
sunstar.com.ph - Chinese restaurant Choi City hopes to grow its business by opening “small-scale” branches in Cebu and Mactan this year. Choi City is also considering franchising to strengthen the brand’s presence in... [more] 12 Jan, 2012
Quiznos Thrills Manila with Expansion into Philippines.
businesswire.com - Quiznos today announced a partnership with the ACA Group, the master franchise selected to launch the first Quiznos restaurants in the Philippines. ... [more] 10 Jan, 2012
Chicco di Caffe starts franchising, opens franchised branch in Tagum.
mindanaotimes.net - A homegrown company of coffee shops has started franchising as it intends to grow its brand through the system. ... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Cheese Steak opens 1st int’l franchise in PH.
malaya.com.ph - US based-Cheese Steak Shop has made its first international expansion in the Philippines and opened a store in Makati to cater to expatriates and the upper-class market. ... [more] 24 Nov, 2011
7-Eleven launches OFW investment program.
mb.com.ph - Returning overseas Filipino workers who yearn for long-term financial growth in their homeland now have the chance to finance their own small business investment and become successful entrepreneurs... [more] 21 Nov, 2011
Tablea to expand through franchising.
sunstar.com.ph - After opening their sixth store in 18 months, the owners of Tablea Chocolate Café are planning to expand their business further by opening up a franchise. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Krispy Kreme expands in the Philippines.
the-dispatch.com - Winston-Salem-based Krispy Kreme will add 23 locations in the Philippines over the next five years through a new development agreement with its franchisee there. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Krispy Kreme expanding in the Philippines.
bizjournals.com - Krispy Kreme will add 23 locations in the Philippines over the next five years through a new development agreement with its franchisee there, according to an announcement. ... [more] 8 Nov, 2011
Franchise Involves 200 Coffee Shops.
mb.com.ph - Vietnamese and Filipino firms are forging a $25-million franchise agreement for the establishment of 200 coffee shops around the country. ... [more] 28 Oct, 2011
Creation of franchisers’ screening body eyed.
businessmirror.com.ph - The government is now looking at the possibility of creating a certifying body to be composed of accredited franchise owners to screen their ranks of bogus franchisers. ... [more] 27 Oct, 2011
Biz prospects up for grabs in franchise expo.
philstar.com - Cebu-based franchise consulting firm, RK Franchise Consultancy will hold the 6th edition of its annual Mindanao Franchise Expo in Cagayan de Oro City on October 21 to 23. ... [more] 13 Oct, 2011
More Franchisors Eye Asia Expansion.
mb.com.ph - Filipino exporters could diversify into franchising as many foreign franchisors are shifting their interest in Asia with the weakening of the global market particularly the slowdown in the US and debt crisis in the Euro... [more] 8 Oct, 2011
Former public servant finds new joy in franchising.
philstar.com - After retiring from public service in June last year, former Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Franklin Ebdalin decided it was time to focus on his business, as franchisee of the homegrown food chain Binalot... [more] 3 Oct, 2011
Jollibee buys Burger King franchise in the Philippines.
yahoo.com - Philippine fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. has cemented its leading position in the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry by taking over the Philippine operations of American chain Burger King. ... [more] 1 Oct, 2011
Gerry’s Grill expanding to Singapore, Qatar.
inquirer.net - Filipino restaurant chain Gerry’s Grill will expand its presence overseas by opening a second branch in Singapore and its first branch in Qatar before the end of the year. ... [more] 26 Sep, 2011
Haagen-Dazs to double Metro Manila outlets via franchising.
mb.com.ph - Häagen-Dazs is undertaking an aggressive expansion to double its ice cream shop network in Metro Manila through franchising as well as the opening of company-owned outlets. ... [more] 26 Sep, 2011
$1-M Gov't Franchise Fund Sought.
mb.com.ph - The government is urged to put up an initial Franchise Fund of $1 million, approximately P50 million, and tax incentives to support programs that would support local franchise concepts and penetrate... [more] 23 Sep, 2011
Jollibee aims to be Asia's No. 1 chain.
malaya.com.ph - Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) expects international operations to match the contribution of local sales in three years, chairman and chief executive officer Tony Tan Caktiong said yesterday. ... [more] 23 Sep, 2011
Franchise seminars offer entrepreneurs opportunities.
mb.com.ph - The forthcoming Sept. 23-25 Franchise Asia 2011 International Expo offers, not only investment opportunities, but also seminars that can turn its participants into successful and thriving entrepreneurs. ... [more] 22 Sep, 2011
Franchise Asia Expo opens Friday.
mb.com.ph - The much-awaited Franchise Asia 2011 International Expo opens Friday (Sept. 23) at the SMX Convention Center... [more] 21 Sep, 2011
Franchisors set sights abroad.
malaya.com.ph - Filipino franchisors are setting their sights beyond Philippine shores. Elizabeth Pardo-Orbeta, president of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), said franchising can be a top dollar-earner... [more] 21 Sep, 2011
Max's chain to franchise Jamba Juice.
bworldonline.com - The firm behind Max's Restaurant plans to bring the American beverage retailer Jamba Juice into the Philippines while at the same time putting up outlets of its homegrown chicken chain abroad. ... [more] 15 Sep, 2011
FA2011 attracts int'l investors, expects P50B in next five years.
mb.com.ph - Following the confirmed attendance of more than 120 international delegates in the country for Franchise Asia 2011, the Philippine franchising sector is very optimistic of the prospects this global event will... [more] 12 Sep, 2011
Korean restaurant chains seek success abroad.
asianewsnet.net - The first overseas store of Bulgogi Brothers, a local franchise specializing in Korean barbeque, opened Thursday within a hip shopping mall in Makati, the financial hub of the Philippines. ... [more] 10 Sep, 2011
PHL’s title as ‘Asia’s franchising hub’ threatened.
businessmirror.com.ph - The Philippine Franchise Association is seeking government support in crafting and implementing a national franchising blueprint as countries such as Malaysia, Korea and Singapore are... [more] 6 Sep, 2011
Gov't Incentives For Franchising Urged.
mb.com.ph - Franchising guru Samie Lim is batting for the liberalization of foreign professionals running foreign franchises in the country and the granting of incentives to the franchising sector, which is projected to... [more] 5 Sep, 2011
Manila hosts Asia's biggest franchise event on September 19-25.
mb.com.ph - In less than a month, the Philippines will welcome the leading figures of the global franchising community as they converge in Manila for the much-awaited Franchise Asia 2011. ... [more] 27 Aug, 2011
Manila to host int'l franchise conference-expo.
gmanews.tv - The Philippines will host in September an international franchise conference and expo where international experts will talk about franchising opportunities across the globe. ... [more] 21 Aug, 2011
Franchise group bullish on PH.
sunstar.com.ph - Despite the jitters felt by most businesses due to the downgrade of the US credit rating, members of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) are confident the Philippines will not experience adverse effects... [more] 18 Aug, 2011
7-Eleven franchisor signs agreement with Total Phils.
philstar.com - Philippine Seven Corp., the local franchisor of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores, has signed an agreement with Total Philippines Corp. to lease space and other facilities... [more] 22 Jul, 2011
Homegrown franchises press for regulation.
usnewslasvegas.com - Homegrown franchises are pushing for more government regulation in light of the growing number of bogus franchises victimizing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). ... [more] 14 Jul, 2011
Franchise opportunities abound in PHL for OFWs.
gmanews.tv - One of the country's successful entrepreneurs, Rommel Juan, owner of the Binalot Chain of restaurants, has an advice for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs): take advantage of franchise opportunities in... [more] 8 Jul, 2011
7-Eleven chain sees P10-B revenues.
mb.com.ph - Philippine Seven Corp., operator of the country’s largest convenience store chain 7-Eleven, expects sales to hit P10 billion this year from P9 billion last year as the company is lording it over competition with 750... [more] 5 Jul, 2011
Franchisers see growth until 2012.
manilatimes.net - The country’s franchising sector is expected to grow by a fifth in the next two years mostly because of the continued rise of the business process outsourcing industry and the entry of MSMEs... [more] 2 Jul, 2011
Franchising consultant warns vs fads in picking products.
sunstar.com.ph - Although he believes that opening up a franchise is the best way to invest, a consultant warned against picking a product that is more of a fad than a lasting item. ... [more] 30 May, 2011
Villar firm to expand convenience stores.
malaya.com.ph - The Villar Group’s Finds Convenience Stores Inc. (FCS) is planning to put up 150 more convenience store outlets under the brand C-Store in the next two years. ... [more] 23 May, 2011
Jollibee readies expansion in US, Hong Kong, Vietnam.
bworldonline.com - Jollibee Foods Corp. signaled on Friday it was stepping up its expansion abroad as it announced plans to take a more active role in franchises in the United States while at the same time acquiring a stake in... [more] 20 May, 2011
Nice Day! Carwash joins franchise exhibit.
sunstar.com.ph - NICE DAY! Carwash, “Cebu’s number one carwash chain” is eyeing expansion in Cebu, Visayas and Mindanao in the next three years as part of their long term goals through franchising. ... [more] 8 May, 2011
Franchising to further rev up world economies.
mb.com.ph - Franchising will continue to strongly fuel the growth of some of the world’s largest and emerging economies according to a joint statement issued by 32 countries that attended the recently-concluded... [more] 1 May, 2011
7-Eleven franchisor posts 78% profit jump in 2010.
philstar.com - Philippine Seven Corp., the franchise holder for the country’s largest chain of convenience stores, reported a 78% jump in net income last year to P276.9 million on increased systemwide sales and new store... [more] 26 Apr, 2011
Jamba Signs Second International Franchise Agreement to Open 40 Stores in Philippines.
businesswire.com - Jamba, Inc. today announced it has signed a master development agreement with Max’s Group of Companies to develop 40 Jamba Juice locations in the Philippines over the next 10 years. ... [more] 25 Apr, 2011
Franchise guru 'Most Influential Filipina'.
yahoo.com - Philippine franchising guru Bing Sibal-Limjoco has been named one of the 10 "Most Influential Filipinas of 2010" by the Female Network (FN), the first Philippine website for women. ... [more] 24 Mar, 2011
PFA partners with BPI Family Bank to boost lending franchise sector.
mb.com.ph - The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) forged a partnership with BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) in support of the bank’s “Ka-Negosyo Franchising Loan”... [more] 19 Mar, 2011
Go Hotels attracts foreigner as franchisee.
malaya.com.ph - A foreign hotelier is working with the Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. to grow its network of businessmen’s hotels, Go Hotels, which the company is planning to expand in the next five years. ... [more] 18 Mar, 2011
Search on for country's top franchise brands.
mb.com.ph - With the success gained so far by the franchising sector as a business strategy for growth, the search for the country’s top franchise brands is now on. ... [more] 15 Mar, 2011
Chain of bakeshops to pursue expansion, eyes 15% growth.
bworldonline.com - Despite the rising flour prices, Julie’s Franchise Corp. is pursuing expansion plans that would bring the brand to Indonesia and 90 more areas in the Philippines as well as roll out modular kiosks... [more] 13 Mar, 2011
Franchise sector continues to post double-digit growth.
philstar.com - While some industries suffered from the effects of the global economic recession, the franchising industry in the Philippines continues to grow by double-digit in the few years... [more] 10 Mar, 2011
Julie’s Bakeshop turns 30 with optimism.
mb.com.ph - A mix of constant brand innovation, product improvement, and aggressive marketing initiatives continue to be the key ingredients for Julie's Bakeshop's success as the company marks its 30th anniv... [more] 6 Mar, 2011
BPI to finance franchises.
bworldonline.com - The BPI Family Savings Bank, the thrift banking arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), will begin extending “franchising” loans to individuals who want to launch their own businesses via franchising. ... [more] 28 Feb, 2011
Wendy’s Philippine footprint to grow.
qsrweb.com - Wendy’s International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., has signed a long-term agreement with Wenphil Corporation to expand the Wendy’s brand throughout the Philippines. ... [more] 24 Feb, 2011
Philippine Franchise to be featured in US Franchise Show.
yahoo.com - Franchise Asia 2011 Chair Bing Sibal-Limjoco will attend the IFA's 51st annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of a series of international and local shows to promote the Manila-hosting of... [more] 12 Feb, 2011
Bacolod show to tackle new trends in franchising .
philstar.com - Philippine franchising guru Armando ‘Butz’ O. Bartolome wil be holding the ‘1st Nego Franchise Show’ titled ‘Learn and Experience New Business Trends in Franchising for 2011’ on March 10-13. ... [more] 17 Jan, 2011
JFC completes sale of Delifrance to Euro-Med unit.
inquirer.net - Local fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. has completed the sale of its European deli-inspired restaurant business, Delifrance. ... [more] 3 Jan, 2011
Restaurant chain sets 6 new outlets.
mb.com.ph - Casual dining resto Joey Pepperoni, one of the rising players in the casual pizza parlor industry in the Philippines, expects to double the number of its existing outlets, as it sets to open one more branches. ... [more] 17 Dec, 2010
Jollibee sets big plans for coffee chain.
abs-cbnnews.com - Jollibee Foods Corp. is expanding its gelato and coffee unit, with its top official baring a plan to triple the number of Caffe Ti-Amo stores in 2011. ... [more] 3 Dec, 2010
Big Chinese restaurant chain opens 1st international franchise in Phl.
philstar.com - The Bellagio-Lugang Xiaozhen Group, one of China’s biggest restaurant chains, has opened its first international franchise in the Philippines, under the Lugang Café brand. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2010
Bakery chain to open 60 new outlets in 2011.
inquirer.net - The country’s largest bakery chain, Julie’s Bakeshop, is adding another 60 outlets to its more than 600-strong branch network next year, as the industry recovers from the effects of the global recession. ... [more] 7 Oct, 2010
Convenience store chain eyes Visayas, Mindanao.
bworldonline.com - Gokongwei-led Mini Stop wants to open more convenience stores in residential and commercial buildings to expand its retail network, a company official said. ... [more] 1 Oct, 2010
Papa John’s Pizza to open in the Philippines.
manilastandardtoday.com - Papa John’s Pizza will open its first branch in the Philippines in mid-November or early December. ... [more] 29 Sep, 2010
Baliwag opens up to franchising after 25 years.
bworldonline.com - Baliwag Lechon Manok, Inc. is opening its doors to franchisees for the first time after 25 years of building its roasted chicken brand. ... [more] 19 Sep, 2010
Franchisers seek easier financing.
manilatimes.net - Small franchisers want the new development plan for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to facilitate easier access to financing and on the whole ease doing business in the country. ... [more] 17 Sep, 2010
Wendy’s operator cleared to sub-franchise.
bworldonline.com - Wenphil Corp., the master franchisee of burger chain Wendy’s Hamburger in the Philippines, will start sub-franchising the brand following approval from the brand owner in the United States. ... [more] 23 Aug, 2010
7-11 to open 500 more stores in 3 years.
mb.com.ph - Philippine Seven Corporation, the local franchisor of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores, expects to invest around P2.5 billion with franchisees to open 500 more stores in Luzon over the next three years. ... [more] 30 Jul, 2010
Franchise guidelines out soon.
sunstar.com.ph - With the franchising industry growing every year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) together with franchising associations will release a set of guidelines for franchising by the end of the year. ... [more] 30 Jul, 2010
DTI softens stance on franchising industry rules.
inquirer.net - The Departement of Trade and industry is positioning its yet-to-be-finalized guidelines for the growing franchising industry as more voluntary than mandatory. ... [more] 19 Jul, 2010
Max’s expanding to US, Middle East, Australia.
bworldonline.com - The firm behind local chicken chain Max’s Restaurant expects faster sales growth this year due to continued expansion and a projected uptick in the economy, the restaurant’s top executive said... [more] 18 Jul, 2010
Berjaya cuts back share in pizza chain.
malaya.com.ph - Listed Berjaya Philippines Inc. yesterday said it is scaling back its exposure in a new pizza chain to accommodate two partners. Berjaya is bringing the American pizza chain Papa John into the country. ... [more] 6 Jul, 2010
Over 300 types of franchise businesses, concepts at Expo.
mb.com.ph - With gross capital requirement of as low as P300,000, franchise projects are to be showcased in the forthcoming Franchise Expo 2010... [more] 30 Jun, 2010
Jollibee to open 60 stores in China.
bworldonline.com - Jollibee Foods Corp., the country’s largest fastfood company, plans to expand its market in China this year, executives said on Friday. ... [more] 25 Jun, 2010
RP brands go global through franchising.
news.yahoo.com - A new kind of export development is happening as more and more brands of Filipino origin are going international via franchising. ... [more] 24 Jun, 2010
Davao-based coffee chain eyes Manila, franchising.
bworldonline.com - A coffee shop chain based in this city is looking at expanding to Metro Manila and going into franchising within the year. ... [more] 22 Jun, 2010
Burger King chain sets P600M, five-year expansion in Metro.
bworldonline.com - Perf Restaurant, Inc., the Philippine master franchisee for United States fastfood giant Burger King Corp., is looking to spend as much as P600 million to put up more branches in the next five years. ... [more] 14 Jun, 2010
Franchising industry sees 30% growth in 2010.
inquirer.net - The local franchising industry expects sales to grow between 20 and 30 percent this year to as much as P157 billion, driven by rosy economic prospects and high consumer confidence. ... [more] 6 Jun, 2010
Operator of 7-Eleven chain triples profits.
bworldonline.com - Profits of listed Philippine Seven Corp., the local licensee of convenience store chain 7-Eleven, more than tripled to P50.1 million in the first quarter due to economic recovery and aggressive marketing... [more] 23 May, 2010
Davao franchise seminar set.
sunstar.com.ph - The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Mindanao, announced... [more] 17 May, 2010
Jollibee to open coffee-and-gelato stores.
bworldonline.com - Homegrown fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. is putting up 200 new stores this year as part of nearly P5 billion capital expenditures. ... [more] 12 May, 2010
Fast food giant gets into café chain business.
inquirer.net - Local fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. is building a new chain of casual dining restaurants specializing in coffee and Italian ice cream or gelato using a newly acquired master franchise for a popular Korean brand. ... [more] 5 May, 2010
Overseas franchises thrive on Pinoy communities.
malaya.com.ph - Big franchises continue their overseas expansion with a sure-fire formula of tapping the Filipino community first. But for some of them, China is still a tough nut to crack. ... [more] 3 May, 2010
Local franchise industry seen to grow 30% this year buoyed by poll spending.
mb.com.ph - Domestic franchising industry is expected to grow by as much as 30 percent in terms of sales revenues driven largely by the election spending and strong remittances from overseas Filipino workers. ... [more] 1 May, 2010
DTI warns OFWs vs franchising scam.
abs-cbnnews.com - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) asked the foreign affairs department to issue an advisory to all Philippine posts to warn OFWs against rampant franchising scams. ... [more] 15 Apr, 2010
Jollibee drops Taiwanese brand in mainland operation.
malaya.com.ph - Jollibee Foods Corp. is dropping the Chun Shui Tang Tea House brand from its China fastfood portfolio, three years after it was introduced citing the difficulty of breaking into the mainland Chinese market. ... [more] 10 Dec, 2009
Payless ShoeSource Stores to Open in Philippines.
nytimes.com - Collective Brands Inc. says it will begin opening Payless ShoeSource stores in the Philippines as it continues to push the value brand worldwide. ... [more] 1 Dec, 2009
New coffee shop opens in Cebu.
sunstar.com.ph - To bring a new experience and new taste to coffee drinkers in Cebu, a new player in the industry opened the first branch of The Coffee Experience (TCE) in the Visayas last Saturday. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2009
Dimsum Diner opens 10th branch.
sunstar.com.ph - Dimsum Diner opens yet another addition to their branches. On October 16, the 10th branch in Mindanao and 8th in the city, opened on McArthur Highway in Matina. ... [more] 25 Oct, 2009
7-Eleven opens outlets at Caltex fuel stations.
bworldonline.com - A number of Caltex gas stations will soon have 7-Eleven convenience stores following a partnership agreement inked by the two companies. ... [more] 19 Oct, 2009
Rebranding of coffee chain improves its look, performance.
sunstar.com.ph - The president of a homegrown coffee chain admitted that its move towards re-branding helped the company weather the effects of the global economic crisis. ... [more] 12 Oct, 2009
More outlets, franchising in sights of liempo maker.
sunstar.com.ph - A new food business selling grilled liempo (pork belly) and lechon in Metro Cebu is eyeing a total of five outlets in the province by the end of the year. ... [more] 5 Oct, 2009
Global Expansion Is Further Fueled As Johnny Rockets Opens Its First Restaurant In Asia.
finance.yahoo.com - Following recent franchise openings in Mexico, Germany and the Middle East, Johnny Rockets announced The Philippines as the newest Home of the Original Hamburger. ... [more] 5 Oct, 2009
Tin Hao enters franchising scene.
businessmirror.com.ph - Food retail company Tin Hao Dimsum is embarking on an aggressive expansion binge fueled by its entry into the franchising scene this October. ... [more] 25 Sep, 2009
Chain of skin care salons to expand.
bworldonline.com - Skin care chain Let’s Face It, Inc. plans to open up to 12 more branches until next year, aligning its expansion plans with that of major mall developers. ... [more] 25 Sep, 2009
Mr. Quickie to expand beyond Metro Manila via franchising.
bworldonline.com - Bag and shoe repair chain Mr. Quickie Corp. plans to expand its businesses outside Metro Manila, which it says has become too crowded for the type of services it offers. ... [more] 14 Sep, 2009
10th Cebu Franchise Expo opens today.
sunstar.com.ph - With the Visayas and Mindanao areas becoming growing markets for franchising, the 10th Cebu Franchise Expo is offering the venue for buyers to find their Franchise of choice. ... [more] 10 Sep, 2009
Global crisis benefits franchising industry.
philstar.com - While the global economic uncertainty brought jitters to investors from investing their money on high-risk investment channels, the franchising industry, on the other hand, enjoyed a dramatic growth... [more] 7 Sep, 2009
Small, service franchises now more in demand.
bworldonline.com - Small-scale franchises and those focused on services are expected to lure the most entrepreneurs at trade fair this week, an industry official said. ... [more] 1 Sep, 2009
Negotiations for "Thirsty"Dubai franchise underway.
philstar.com - Homegrown fresh fruit juice chain, Thirsty Juices and Shakes will be hitting the Middle East market soon, as the Pages Holdings Inc., is now negotiating with an interested investor to set up outlets in Dubai. ... [more] 31 Aug, 2009
Regulation of franchising pushed to protect investors.
mb.com.ph - With franchising having gone unregulated, a lot of overseas Filipino workers are being victimized of their hard-earned savings by people posing as franchise consultants and selling mere concepts that have... [more] 30 Aug, 2009
Robust franchising sector bucks crisis trend.
business.inquirer.net - In an economy with slower-than-usual consumer spending, sinking a relatively significant amount of hard-earned cash into a business does not make sense, right? Actually, it does, says Paulo Tibig... [more] 28 Aug, 2009
Dimsum Diner opens 9th outlet.
sunstar.com.ph - Hailed as one of the best dimsum houses in Davao City and one of the most successful franchise businesses in the country, Dimsum Diner has come far in their 9th year in food business. ... [more] 27 Aug, 2009
Trademark, the cornerstone of franchising.
manilatimes.net - What’s in a trademark? Everything. The trademark, especially for franchisees, is the cornerstone of franchising. ... [more] 14 Aug, 2009
Franchisers expect to exceed last year’s P13-B revenues.
bworldonline.com - The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) expects this year to top its 2008 consolidated revenues of around P13 billion, as members report brisker franchise applications. ... [more] 12 Aug, 2009
Franchising show now on 8th year. The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. will hold its 8th Franchising Show entitled “Franchising Opportunities: Rising Above the Crisis” on Sept. 4 to 6 at the World Trade Center. .... [more]
30 Jul, 2009
Homegrown chain to focus on limited-edition coffee. Businesswoman Carlota Tan is already picking herself up before the dregs of a legal battle for the “Figaro” brand settles. .... [more]
23 Jul, 2009
Bluewater opens doors to franchising. In the recent Franchise Expo at SMX Convention last July 3-5, 2009, Bluewater Day Spa opened doors to opportunities for everyone. .... [more]
19 Jul, 2009
Blenz – Solaris Opens in Makati, Philippines. Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces the grand opening of Blenz – Solaris, the third Blenz location in the Philippines. .... [more]
18 Jul, 2009
Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines. Golden Spoon Franchising, the franchising arm of the largest frozen yogurt chain in Southern California, announced the signing of an agreement with Unilogix Inc. to develop the Golden Spoon franchise throughout the Philippines. .... [more]
15 Jul, 2009
Julie’s eyes new expansion areas. A homegrown bake-shop chain is planning to expand to “uncharted” areas in the country. This is meant to strengthen the company’s distribution network and to reach out to more consumers, said Julie’s Franchise Corp. (JFC) president and chief operating officer Virgilio Espeleta. .... [more]
13 Jul, 2009
RP’s best franchise companies honored. The country’s most well-loved brands were honored recently as the Philippine franchising sector feted the best of Philippine franchising at the recently-held 10th Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) Night at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. .... [more]
10 Jul, 2009
7-Eleven eyes Mindanao, Visayas outlets in 2 years. Philippine Seven Corp., the local franchise owner of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores, will finally put up stores in Visayas and Mindanao over the next two years as part of its expansion program. .... [more]
7 Jul, 2009
Robinsons plans to open 100 Ministop stores every year. Robinsons Convenience Stores Inc., a joint venture between Robinsons Retail Group and Japan's Ministop with Mitsubishi, plans to be the fastest growing convenience store chain by aiming to open 100 Ministop stores annually at a cost of P150 million to P300 million. .... [more]
2 Jul, 2009
Local franchising industry remains robust. Despite the economic slowdown, the domestic franchising industry remains robust with a projected 5 to 10 percent growth in sales this year over last year propelled largely by a robust homegrown franchises, which is growing faster than the foreign brands. .... [more]
1 Jul, 2009
PI Family Savings cited for franchising support. BPI's thrift bank subsidiary, BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB), was conferred the Special Citation for Franchise-Friendly Bank at the recently held 10th Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA). .... [more]
1 Jul, 2009
Mocha Blends tweaks franchising strategy. Homegrown coffee shop chain Mocha Blends Corp. is banking on a new franchising strategy to continue expanding amid the economic downturn, and remains optimistic that the business would still grow this year. .... [more]
1 Jul, 2009
Franchising, a vibrant business venture: poll. The Philippine franchising industry flourished in 2008 and is expected to stay strong despite the global economic crisis, an informal survey among members of the Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) showed. .... [more]
4 Jun, 2009
7-Eleven bares prov’l locations open for franchising. Philippine Seven Corporation, the local operator of 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores, aims to further expand its presence in the country by offering key locations in Northern and Southern Luzon for franchising. .... [more]
21 May, 2009
Crisis leads to jump in franchising inquiries. More Filipinos have become interested to start a business through franchising since the economic crisis started, the Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) said Thursday. .... [more]
7 May, 2009
Franchising, a solution to the financial crisis. Franchising and marketing guru Samie Lim has urged government to require banks to dedicate a portion of the 10 percent mandatory allocation from their total loan portfolio for small and medium enterprises to franchise financing. .... [more]
4 May, 2009
Car wash chain eyes more outlets, invites investors to get franchise. A carwash chain is expanding in Cebu as the demand for car maintenance peaks up despite the global financial crisis. .... [more]
21 Apr, 2009
Franchising a feasible fallback for OFWs. ecent statistics from the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency have revealed that there are more than 8.7 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployed in various parts of the world. .... [more]
13 Apr, 2009
Franchising industry predicts 45-percent growth this year. The franchising frenzy is on once again in the Philippines, with the industry predicting at least a 45-percent growth this year as more Filipinos seek franchising opportunities to survive the crisis. .... [more]
8 Mar, 2009
Seaoil banks on franchising. Independant oil industry player Seaoil Philippines Inc. said it is ready to face the challenges brought by the global financial crisis and has even planned to further beef up its franchising business. .... [more]
27 Jan, 2009
Franchising: Sturdy ship in a rough sea. Franchise owners are awfully smug these days. While dismayed stockholders watch the red figures crawl on the ticker tape, entrepreneurs behind food kiosks and restaurant chains boast of maintaining control over their investments and even growing their businesses in these tough times. .... [more]
15 Jan, 2009
Binalot plans more outlets. Food-service firm Binalot Fiesta Foods will be opening more branches next year to reach more customers as it targets a 50-percent growth in 2009, despite the forecast contraction in consumer spending. .... [more]
29 Dec, 2008
Franchising industry keeps bullish outlook. Despite the global financial crisis, Filipino franchisers are confident they will survive and even thrive during these difficult times because of the proven built-in mechanisms that shield the franchising business from economic downturns. .... [more]
10 Nov, 2008
Pizza business sees growth. Brothers Sidney and Donny Kiamko are still “in shock” over the success of their eight-month-old pizza place - Alberto’s. .... [more]
20 Oct, 2008
What’s in, what’s out in franchising. The phenomenal growth of the multibillion-peso franchising industry in the Philippines could not have been possible without the guiding role of franchise consultants. .... [more]
26 Sep, 2008
Provincial franchising boom noted. Franchisers remain upbeat for 2009 as they eye new markets and good locations provided by the growing number of malls and office sites outside Metro Manila. .... [more]
22 Sep, 2008
More non-food businesses resort to franchising to expand market. Amid the present economic difficulties, more traditional types of businesses are venturing into franchising as part of their expansion plans. .... [more]
10 Sep, 2008
McDonald's to power police cars. Police in the Philippines are looking to convert their patrol cars to run on a mixture of diesel and used cooking oil from McDonald's. .... [more]
30 Jul, 2008
Franchise Opportunities Grow Worldwide, Including the Philippines. As franchise opportunities continue to grow all over the United States, similar growth is taking place in this industry worldwide. .... [more]
16 Jul, 2008
Franchising industry accounts for 5% of GDP. The Philippine franchising sector continues to be an important driver of economic growth and productivity, according to a study undertaken by the Philippine Franchise Association in collaboration with the University of Asia and the Pacific. .... [more]
7 Jul, 2008
The secrets to franchising success. In the Philippines, the growth of franchising has been phenomenal and the business strategy has been proven to be resilient and adaptable. The sector has grown from only 50 franchises in the early ’90s to almost 1,000 today. .... [more]
19 Jun, 2008
McDonald’s franchise holder shelves IPO plan. Golden Arches Development Corp., the Philippine master franchise holder of fast-food chain McDonald’s, said it had shelved plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of stock in view of weak market conditions. .... [more]
12 Jun, 2008
RP franchise firms push entrepreneurship. A group of some 80 homegrown franchise firms, which are small- and medium-scale, recently embarked on a campaign to promote entrepreneurship as their combined sales grew 31 percent to P13.8 billion in 2007. .... [more]
25 May, 2008
Franchising industry unfazed by rising prices--trade group. Sustained consumer spending and the tourism boom are seen driving further growth in the franchising industry despite skyrocketing prices of food and fuel, according to the Philippine Franchise Association. .... [more]
18 May, 2008
Internet café chain eyes expansion with 20 new branches in 2008. Yeeha! Internetan, an Internet café chain owned by a British and Filipino partnership, wants to open 20 new branches this year. This, after opening its fifth branch in Cebu and 10th outlet in Asia. .... [more]
10 May, 2008
RP government promotes franchising in Palau. Philippine Ambassador to Palau Ramoncito Marino said that the Philippine government is disseminating information on the Philippine franchising both to the Filipino community and foreign investors as part of the post’s investment and export promotion activities and the government’s support Filipino entrepreneurs. .... [more]
21 Mar, 2008
Top 5 tips on finding franchise success. Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting and daunting prospect because while you get to enjoy the benefit of being your own boss, you also carry the risk of a failed business venture. .... [more]
13 Mar, 2008
7-11 Operator Eyes Oseas Filipinos As New Investors In Co Growth. Leading convenience store operator 7-11 on Thursday revealed that they are now targeting migrant workers or overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as new investors for the company. .... [more]
29 Feb, 2008
PFA to conduct franchising seminar in Gensan. Successful micro and small and medium enterprises in Region 12 will be given a chance to know how to grow their business as the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) conducts its regional venture facilitation and linkaging seminar here on February 19. .... [more]
6 Feb, 2008
OFWs eye franchising. Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are looking at becoming entrepreneurs to cope with the strengthening of the peso against the dollar. .... [more]
28 Jan, 2008
Ruby Tuesday signs franchise agreement to develop restaurants in the Philippines. Ruby Tuesday Inc. said Friday it has signed a franchise agreement with Entrepreneurial Recipes Inc. for the development of three Ruby Tuesday restaurants in the Manila metropolitan area of the Philippines. .... [more]
11 Jan, 2008
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