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Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental Brands Enter Brazilian Market.
marketwire.com - Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands to São Paulo-based Unidas, a leading Brazilian car rental operator. ... [more] 16 Apr, 2012
Brazil Post replacing hundreds of franchise post offices.
postandparcel.info - Brazil’s Post and Telegraph Company (Correios) has said it now has more than 100 franchised post offices up and running under a new retail business model. ... [more] 6 Apr, 2012
Jan-Pro Commercial Cleaning to Top 2,000 Franchisees in Brazil by 2014.
prweb.com - Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc., an established global leader in commercial cleaning, today released its Brazilian business projection of expanding to over 2,000 Jan-Pro franchisees in Brazil by 2014. ... [more] 13 Feb, 2012
Booster Juice jets off to Brazil.
sherwoodparknews.com - Booster Juice has grown from its start as a little smoothie shop in Sherwood Park to more than 300 locations around the globe, including the upcoming opening of two locations in Curitibia, Brazil. ... [more] 16 Jan, 2012
Quiznos Continues South American Expansion.
qsrmagazine.com - QSR International, the master franchisee for Quiznos restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, is pleased to announce its continued expansion into the South American region. ... [more] 27 Oct, 2011
Union says McDonald's underpays Brazil employees.
cnbc.com - Brazilian lawmakers have called for a public hearing into charges that McDonald's employees in Brazil are being underpaid. ... [more] 21 Oct, 2011
McDonald's franchisee to offer shares in offering.
yahoo.com - Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., which went public in April, said Friday it will make a secondary offering of shares. ... [more] 7 Oct, 2011
Burger King Corp. to Establish Master Franchise in Brazil.
businesswire.com - Burger King Corp. announced that an affiliate of Vinci Partners would become the BURGER KING® brand’s master franchisee in Brazil. ... [more] 15 Jun, 2011
Quiznos is Brazil-Bound.
qsrmagazine.com - Quiznos announced a master franchise agreement has been signed to open the first Quiznos locations in Brazil as part of the company’s international development initiative. ... [more] 15 Jun, 2011
Yum! Brands looks to Argentina for expansion.
qsrweb.com - As China continues to provide a boon for Yum! Brands restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, the Louisville, Ky.-based company is now looking at other international markets for expansion. ... [more] 9 Jun, 2011
McDonald's South America franchisee files for IPO.
reuters.com - Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, a large South American franchisee of U.S. fastfood chain McDonald's Corp, is planning to raise about $875 million in a stock offering and list its shares on the NYSE. ... [more] 25 Mar, 2011
Singapore, Greece, Brazil Signed Up for Cold Stone.
qsrmagazine.com - Cold Stone Creamery kicked off 2011 with an aggressive international growth plan, signing three new partners in three new countries. ... [more] 9 Mar, 2011
Wendy's headed to Argentina.
qsrweb.com - Wendy's/Arby's International Inc. has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. to develop 50 Wendy's restaurants in Argentina throughout the next 10 years. ... [more] 27 Jan, 2011
Topshop to expand South American presence.
just-style.com - UK clothing retailer Topshop is to open stores in Brazil and Chile as part of its expansion into the South American retail market. ... [more] 30 Nov, 2010
Gap Inc. to Bring First Gap Store to South America.
finance.yahoo.com - Continuing its global expansion, Gap Inc. today announced a franchise agreement to introduce Gap brand in South America. The first Gap store is expected to open in Santiago, Chile. ... [more] 17 Nov, 2010
BRAZIL - Franchising is expected to grow nearly 20 percent this year.
ffog.net - Brazilian franchising sector has never been more heated, since the system began franchising in Brazil, nearly 30 years ago. In 2009, the sector grew 14.7% over 2008, totaling R $ 63.12 billion. ... [more] 4 Nov, 2010
McDonald's must pay Brazilian manager $17.5K for weight gain.
usatoday.com - A Brazilian court ruled this week that McDonald's must pay a former franchise manager $17,500 because he gained 65 pounds while working there for a dozen years. ... [more] 28 Oct, 2010
Quiznos eyes Argentina, Chile, Ecuador.
bizjournals.com - Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador, as the sub-shop chain makes a major push to grow overseas. ... [more] 15 Sep, 2010
Brazilian Pizza Huts faring exceptionally well.
pizzamarketplace.com - Brazil Fast Food Corp., the country's second-largest restaurant chain with 735 points of sale, has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. ... [more] 17 Aug, 2010
Starwood Expands in South America.
finance.yahoo.com - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. with its Luxury Collection brand plans to double its portfolio in South America. ... [more] 29 Jun, 2010
A Taste of Japan Will Spread to Colombia.
qsrmagazine.com - Sarku Japan, the largest and most successful Japanese quick-service restaurant chain in the U.S., continues to expand globally with a major franchise deal in South America. ... [more] 19 Jun, 2010
Pollo Tropical plans expansion.
bizjournals.com - Miami-based Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of fast-food restaurant operator Carrols Restaurant Group, is planning to expand by franchising new locations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. ... [more] 7 Jun, 2010
KFC, Pizza Hut operator to expand in Brazil, Chile.
bizjournals.com - Yum Brands Inc. franchisee Brazil Fast Food Corp. plans to develop a total of 10 more Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants this year in South America under an agreement with the Louisville-based fast-food chain. ... [more] 8 Apr, 2010
McDonald’s Latin America Sales Rise to $3.6 Billion.
businessweek.com - McDonald’s Corp. sales rose to $3.6 billion in Latin America last year, more than the restaurant company anticipated, according to a franchisee. ... [more] 23 Mar, 2010
Peru experiences second franchise boom with more domestic brands.
andina.com.pe - According to market indicators, the country is experiencing its second franchise boom, but with greater participation of Peruvian brands that fit this model of business expansion... [more] 18 Mar, 2010
NexCen Brands Breaking In To South America.
qsrmagazine.com - NexCen Brands Inc. announced the signing of a master franchise agreement for the development of a minimum of 15 Great American Cookies franchised stores in Chile over a 10-year term. ... [more] 14 Dec, 2009
Brazil’s Habib’s plans to open 500 outlets in China. The biggest Brazilian fast food franchise, Habib’s, plans to enter the Chinese market and over the next five years open 500 outlets, said the brand’s Operations director, João Augusto Ribeiro Penna. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2009
Big Moves in Brazilian Pizza Market. Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest fast-food restaurant chain with 663 points of sale in Brazil, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of IRB, Pizza Hut's largest franchise in Brazil, and entered into a financing agreement with UBS Pactual. .... [more]
18 Dec, 2008
Venezuela shuts down nearly all McDonald’s. The Venezuelan government has ordered nearly all McDonald's restaurants in the country closed for 48 hours for what it calls irregularities in the fast-food chain's financial books. .... [more]
10 Oct, 2008
Brazil Fast Food Acquires Pizza Hut's Largest Franchise in Brazil. Brazil Fast Food Corp. the second largest fast-food restaurant chain with 630 points of sale, operating under the Bob’s and KFC brands in Brazil, announced today that it has acquired 60% of Internacional Restaurantes do Brasil (“IRB”), Pizza Hut’s largest franchise in Brazil. .... [more]
12 Aug, 2008
Yogen Fruz Says 'Hola!' to Argentina & Peru. Yogen Früz, frozen yogurt chain with stores around the world, is adding two notches to its global belt with newly signed development agreements for 29 stores in Argentina and 21 stores in Peru. .... [more]
5 Aug, 2008
Starbucks opens its first coffee shop in Argentina. Starbucks has opened its first coffee shop in Argentina, the company's Mexican partner said on Monday, part of an overseas expansion plan that could offset slower sales in a slumping U.S. market. .... [more]
2 Jun, 2008
Third California Pizza Kitchen Location Opens in Mexico. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened its third location in Mexico today. .... [more]
19 May, 2008
Franchising to grow 18.3% in Brazil. The revenues of franchises installed in Brazil should grow 18.3% in the fourth quarter of this year, according to forecasts by the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF). .... [more]
13 Dec, 2007
Burger King to Open Colombia Restaurants. Fast-food chain Burger King Corp. said Thursday it agreed to let a franchisee group open Burger King restaurants in Colombia. .... [more]
13 Dec, 2007
Cartridge World plans South American expansion. Cartridge World, the Emeryville-based company that refills ink cartridges and remanufactures toner cartridges for inkjet printers, laser printers, fax machines and photocopiers, plans to expand operations in South America. .... [more]
6 Dec, 2007
Starbucks plans to expand into Argentina. Starbucks Corp. and its Mexican partner said Wednesday they have agreed to expand into Argentina and increase the number of their coffee shops in Chile. .... [more]
25 Jul, 2007
Yum's KFC brand to grow in Brazil. Yum Brands Inc.'s international unit has reached an agreement with Brazil Fast Food Corp., owner of hamburger fast-food chain Bob's, to franchise Yum's KFC brand in Brazil. .... [more]
29 Mar, 2007
Brazilian Company Buys Blockbuster Unit. Retail chain Lojas Americans will pay 182.6 million reals ($87.4 million; euro67.6 million) for Blockbuster Inc.'s Brazilian operations, the company said in a statement Wednesday. .... [more]
24 Jan, 2007
Blockbuster shuts down in Peru, piracy blamed. The last movie rental outlet under the brandname of U.S. home entertainment giant Blockbuster has closed its doors in Peru, where it is often cheaper to buy a pirated DVD, than it is to legally rent one. .... [more]
3 Jan, 2007
Automotive Arts expanding into Central and South America. Barbados largest vehicle care retail company, Automotive Art, is actively pursuing expansion into the Central and South American markets. .... [more]
21 Nov, 2006
Brazilian Franchises to Participate for The First Time at Franchise Expo in Los Angeles. Next week, Brazilian companies will be in Los Angeles for the West Coast Franchise Expo-2006, which occurs November 3-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. .... [more]
30 Oct, 2006
BRAZIL - Starbucks Coffee plans first two shops in Brazil by year's end. The Starbucks Coffee Co plans to open its first two shops in Brazil, Latin America's largest market, by the end of November and early December. .... [more]
6 Oct, 2006
McDonald's puts Latin America operations on sale. U.S.-based fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. has placed its operations in Brazil and throughout Latin America up for sale, according to a report Friday in local business daily Valor Economico. .... [more]
15 Sep, 2006
BRAZIL - Starbucks first Brazil store to open in November. Starbucks will open its first store in Brazil in November and also has plans to open in Central America, a senior official said on Monday. .... [more]
4 Sep, 2006
BRAZIL - Sarkis: franchising is a promising sector for Brazil
in the Arab market. The statement was made by the president
of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Antonio Sarkis Jr., at the seminar
on internationalisation of Brazilian franchises in the Arab world,
which took place at the entity's headquarters. .... [more]
30 Jun, 2006
BRAZIL - Brazilian franchises earn US$ 15.6 billion per year.
Brazilian franchises went from yearly revenues of US$ 10.5 billion
in 2001 to US$ 15.6 billion last year. .... [more]
29 Jun, 2006
Franchises sector in Brazil grew by 13% last year. The
revenues in the Brazilian franchises sector increased by 13% last
year and reached R$ 35 billion, the equivalent to US$ 16,3 billion
in current exchange rates. .... [more]
10 Apr, 2006
BRAZIL - Giving Brazil a taste of Arabia. It speaks
volumes for Brazil's diverse blend of cultural influences that one
of its biggest home-grown fast-food chains is an Arabic food franchise
called Habib's. .... [more]
11 Dec, 2005
Franchises account for nearly 2% of the Brazilian GDP.
With an annual turnover of US$ 13.7 billion (R$ 32 billion), franchises
currently account for 1.7% of the total wealth produced in Brazil.
.... [more]
20 Jul, 2005
Burger King Opens First Freestanding Restaurant in Brazil. Burger
King Corporation today announced the opening of its first freestanding
Burger King restaurant in Sao Paulo, Brazil. .... [more]
19 Jul, 2005
BRAZIL - Burger King Corporation Expands Into Brazil.
Burger King Corporation announces today the opening of its first franchised
restaurant in Sao Paulo, Brazil - one of 50 planned for Sao Paulo
state in the next five years. .... [more]
23 Nov, 2004
ECUADOR - Blockbuster shuts Ecuadorean franchise. About
a month after halting expansion plans in China because of widespread
video piracy, Blockbuster Inc. has closed its franchise operation
in Ecuador, citing similar reasons. .... [more]
3 Mar, 2004
ARGENTINA - Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental Enter Argentina.
Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental have launched operations
in Argentina, parent-company ANC Rental Corporation announced today.
.... [more]
5 Sep, 2003
PERU - Starbucks enters South America through Peru.
Starbucks Corp. of Seattle said it has opened its first store
in South America - in Lima, Peru - through a partnership with Lasino
SA, a Peruvian restaurant operator. .... [more]
19 Aug, 2003
ARGENTINA - Argentina Shuts McDonald's, Burger King Outlets.
Argentine authorities have shut down a McDonald's outlet and a Burger
King outside Buenos Aires, saying preliminary tests on food samples
showed positive for the potentially deadly E-coli bacteria. .... [more]
4 Jul, 2003
CHILE - Starbucks warms up to Chile. Seattle-based
Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday announced it has signed a joint venture
agreement to open Starbucks cafes in the South American country of
Chile. .... [more]
14 May, 2003
ARGENTINA - On the McDefensive to counter anger over US war
on Iraq. Faced with wartime protests beneath its golden
arches, McDonalds Argentina is striking back reminding those who see
it as a symbol of US influence that virtually all the food it serves
here is made in Argentina. .... [more]
27 Mar, 2003
VENEZUELA - Venezuela Business Frets as Dollar Drought Drags On.
Venezuelan business leaders attacked the government on Thursday for
taking so long to implement currency controls, while a 45-day drought
of dollars squeezed private firms already fighting to survive after
a two-month opposition strike. .... [more]
6 Mar, 2003
MEXICO/ARGENTINA - McDonald's slows
Latin growth. McDonald's Corp. is curbing expansion of new
restaurants in Argentina and Mexico because of their weakening economies,
following through on the company's pledge to cut growth in emerging
markets. .... 29 Aug, 2001
ARGENTINA - Argentine operator of McDonald's defends health
standards. The operator of McDonald's restaurants in Argentina
on Tuesday defended the health standards of the fast-food outlets.
.... 28 Aug, 2001
ARGENTINA - Argentina Shuts McDonald's Outlets.
Argentine health authorities ordered the closure of four McDonald's
fast food outlets in downtown Buenos Aires on Monday after potentially
harmful bacteria was found in chicken burgers, officials said. ....
27 Aug, 2001
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