The News Today There is a bright future in franchising. This, in gist, is what the resource persons in the Iloilo Franchise Conference organized by Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc (TSKI) wanted to impart among the participants. Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) Chairman Ma. Alegria Limjoco said buying... More

Pr whichfranchise.ie, a free franchise information and advice portal for the Irish franchise market, has introduced a franchise supplier directory. Potential franchisees and franchisors are now able to browse through a list of companies, all members of the Irish Franchise Association, who can help with... More

Biz.Yahoo The Fat Banana, a division of ICaptivate, Inc., a leader in branded mobile content, mobile advertising and promotions announced today that the company has created and run successfully 2 mobile units in Thailand and is bringing the success to America. This innovative and widely popular mobile... More

The Star KOTA BARU: Fast-food outlets in the state can apply to open for business from noon instead of 3pm during Ramadan. Local Government Committee chairman Takiyuddin Hassan, however, said the operators have to observe the fasting regulations of not selling food to Muslims. “Perhaps, they can... More

Business Standard Bharti Enterprises today made it clear that its retail foray will be a franchise agreement with a global retailer. “We can either opt for cash and carry model or franchisee route. We are clear that it will be the latter,” Sunil Mittal, chairman, Bharti Enterprises, said. Mittal... More

USA Today McDonald’s (MCD) raised its annual dividend 49% from 67 cents to $1 a share Wednesday, as the world’s largest restaurant company pushes to return more cash to shareholders. The next dividend is payable Dec. 1 to shareholders of record as of Nov. 15. McDonald’s pays one dividend... More

News Today Hear it all from Samie Lim, founding president and chairman of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and recognized “Father of Franchising in the Philippines.” Lim will be in town Thursday for the region’s biggest franchise conference and trade exposition with a keynote... More

Financial According to the Financial Times, if sales by US franchise businesses were translated into national product, they would qualify as the seventh largest economy in the world. The potential in India is estimated to be much larger. The Franchising Association of India estimates that there are over... More

Would-be entrepreneurs are being invited to escape the routine of 9-to-5 work by exploring franchising as a business model that could turn their ideas into a commercial success. Launched by the British Franchise Association, a nationwide campaign will next week explain the perks and pitfalls of franchising,... More

Speaking Roses has launched a new website dedicated to supporting its franchise model, which clarifies its value proposition to the business community. The site can be reached by clicking the “Franchise” button at www.speakingroses.com. “It is a very unique opportunity when you can own an exclusive... More

The world’s largest chain of coffee shops, $6.4-billion Starbucks Corp, has chosen the dark horse in the race—the RPG group—to be its Indian partner and master franchisee. The RPG group owns Spencer hypermarkets and Music World. Though the fine print of the deal is still being worked out, Starbucks... More

Vneconomy The investment comes at the conclusion of successful negotiations for years between VOF’s fund management arm VinaCapital and the Nam An family shareholders, according to Kelvin Lee, VinaCapital’s managing director. Lee, who also led negotiations, said VOF would invest around $3-$4 million... More