tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:05:19 +0000Francorp Singaporefranchise Consultantfranchisorsfranchise considerationsfranchise newsfranchisingE-booksFLAFranchiseesFrancorp Malaysiaconsultantsfranchise trendssingapore franchise consultantBusiness startupDownloadEatout MalaysiaExpert ConsultantFAQFranchise AdvantageFranchise ExpertFranchise GuideFranchise SaleFranchise Sales. Web TrafficFranchise StatisticsFranchisee AllianceFranchisee ProfileFranchising your BusinessFrancorp ServicesGoogle RankingHalal HubIE SingaporeInvestmentsKeywords OptimizationMFAMarketingPartnerPodcastRestaurantsSEOTraffic Optimization for franchisorsTrendsURL ExchangeWendy'sYoung Renbrandtsbusiness expansionconsulting firmfrachiseesfranchise projectfranchising conceptiadvisoryroyaltyselecting a consultantA consolidated and updated source of information on the franchise industry, trends, news and statistics from a franchise consultants viewpointshttp://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Oak)Blogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6876340964701202473Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:02:00 +00002009-06-19T17:22:50.910+08:00franchise newsFrancorp MalaysiaFrancorp SingaporeDear friends, SME Solutions Expo 2009Malaysia's Largest Gathering of SMEs!The exposition will highlight products and services for SMEs. Themed "Building Resilient Businesses", the Exposition will bring together 20.000 business owners and entrepreneurs in the landmark business event this year.SME Solutions Expo 2009 is all these and more :1. A Platform for SME discovers international opportunitieshttp://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/06/sme-solutions-expo-building-resilient.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-1982779524687855218Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:47:00 +00002009-06-19T16:49:51.178+08:00franchise considerationsDear Friends,Chili's® Grill & Bar announced the opening of a new location in Tanglin Mall in Singapore. Marking the 28th country outside the U.S. for Chili's, this new opening is part of a larger agreement with franchisee Grandko Restaurants to open four new restaurants by 2011 in Singapore. The Tanglin opening will bring 100 new jobs to the Singapore community."We're excited to work with http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/06/chilis-brings-100-new-jobs-to-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6962759492046555194Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:53:00 +00002009-06-11T18:27:55.106+08:00Eatout MalaysiaRestaurantsDear Friends,When it comes to providing an overall customer experience, fast casual restaurants seem to have the market covered. After all, the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry has for several years given consumers an overall dining out experience they can't get anywhere else.This week, we wanted to give our readers some tips on ways they could improve customer service. What we http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/06/enhancing-customer-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6532707043518523859Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:07:00 +00002009-06-10T11:00:42.086+08:00franchise ConsultantFrancorp SingaporePodcastsingapore franchise consultantPassion for Helping Businesses Grow from Ground Zero - Affandy Faiz, Francorp InternationalBecoming A Franchisee, Affandy Faiz, Francorp Internationalhttp://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/06/podcast-francorp-singapore-malaysia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6194864109334757364Fri, 29 May 2009 08:05:00 +00002009-05-29T16:17:23.003+08:00Dear Friends, Some pointers from the International Franchise Association (IFA) FIVE POINT ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLANLeveraging the Strength of Franchising to Expedite Economic Growth Franchised businesses play an important role in the economic health of the U.S. economy. The franchise industry consistently outperforms the non-franchised business sector creating more jobs and economic activity in http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/international-franchise-associations-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-987067721094016161Fri, 29 May 2009 08:02:00 +00002009-05-29T16:05:50.031+08:00franchise newsfranchise trendsWendy'sSource: http://www.reuters.com Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc (WEN.N) on Tuesday said it signed a development agreement with Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd to build and operate Wendy's restaurants in Singapore.Kopitiam Group is scheduled to open the first of the restaurants in late 2009, and build more than 35 Wendy's outlets throughout the country over the next 10 years.The fast-food company said http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/wendys-signs-singapore-development-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-4876442294947552880Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 +00002009-05-29T16:02:32.747+08:00franchise ConsultantDear Friends, The franchisor’s job of communicating with franchisees is not as easy as you might think. Some franchisees simply shy away from anything technology, some barely speak english, and some franchisees expect regular courtesy phone calls.Fast Casual has an insightful article on how some brands communicate.To communicate news and information, brands like Qdoba, FOCUS and Salad Creations http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-franchisors-communicate-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-1657602513027083438Tue, 26 May 2009 06:32:00 +00002009-05-26T14:33:30.818+08:00business expansionfranchising conceptView from the GulfBy Phil Ball (25 May 2009)http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=649491&sec=uefachampionsleague&root=uefachampionsleague&cc=4716&cc=4716It’s amazing how some businesses are so well distributed (international popularity). Take the case of Barcelona and Manchester United. Not only are they both successful businesses, they are also very good on the field. http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/barcelona-v-manchester-united.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-8552220047791612618Tue, 26 May 2009 06:25:00 +00002009-05-26T14:32:09.796+08:00With the mission to promote the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade, IE Singapore offers a wide range of services in over 30 locations worldwide, providing the necessary market information and assistance programmes to aid your company's expansion overseas.To help companies weather the downturn and look into potential business opportunities overseas, IE has http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/ie-singapore-awareness-seminar-grow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-9147654045530949526Tue, 26 May 2009 04:04:00 +00002009-05-26T12:06:29.662+08:00franchise newsfranchise trends6 April 2009 Source: just-food.comUS convenience retailer 7-Eleven has announced plans to expand its business into Indonesia through a franchise agreement.The agreement with PT Modern Putraindonesia of Jakarta, a retailer and manufacturer of photographic, electronic and telecommunications products, will see Indonesia become the twelfth Asian country where 7-Eleven licenses or offers master http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/us-7-eleven-expands-asian-franchise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-5816746939921557962Tue, 19 May 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-05-19T23:20:21.178+08:00Dear Friends,Food!! Glorious Food!!I bet my friends will love this (special note to Alvin from Bukit Jalil). Eatout Franchise is in Malaysia and is starting really soon!! Soon you have an online dining guide for your “Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan” adventures with your family and friends.What more, Eatout Malaysia will enable dinners to send comments / reviews on the food, ambiance or services to the http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/eatout-franchise-in-malaysia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6613802201039883885Sun, 17 May 2009 12:10:00 +00002009-05-17T20:19:12.116+08:00Making contacts has never been easier thanks to social networking—but learn your netiquette first.By David LaGessePosted May 11, 2009Dear Friends,If you have not read the article by David, here is the link.http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/careers/2009/05/11/how-to-turn-social-networking-into-a-job-offer.htmlI have to totally agree with David here. Social networking has been a great source http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-turn-social-networking-into-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-7358194448770939237Fri, 15 May 2009 15:41:00 +00002009-05-15T23:57:04.779+08:00Dear Readers,Everyone knows 7-Eleven, and everyone have been to a 7-Eleven store at least once in a week.. Ask yourself this, "when was the last time i went to a 7-Eleven store?" Now, if you are like me, who frequest 7-Eleven stores, why not open a 7-Eleven store yourself.Practically anything anybody wants to know about franchising a 7-Eleven store can be found on a comprehensive, new Web site – http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/7-eleven-launches-franchise-microsite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-5070709934665270650Wed, 13 May 2009 14:50:00 +00002009-05-13T23:01:13.189+08:00IE Singapore, The Singapore Business Federation and Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Singapore cordially invite you and your business development colleague to attend in the abovementioned event. Participation is free of charge.A trade delegation comprising of 12 Korean companies from various industries such as Beauty Care, Food Processing, Industrial Equipment, IT & Electronics, http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/ie-singapore-singapore-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6193879464207422449Sun, 10 May 2009 05:26:00 +00002009-06-10T11:01:45.866+08:00consultantsfranchise ConsultantFrancorp Singaporesingapore franchise consultantDear Readers, great video from the Chairman of Francorp Inc (US) for those who are thinking about franchising during these times. Part 1: How to Franchise in a Difficult EconomyPart 2: How to Franchise in a Difficult Economyhttp://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-franchise-in-difficult-economy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-7287280747936236380Fri, 08 May 2009 19:55:00 +00002009-05-09T03:58:30.119+08:00The DecisionFranchising would only work, Kennedy decided, if the relationship between headquarters and franchisee was a true partnership, rather than the usual fiefdom. So he and his team set out to create a "new-school way to franchise." The nuts and bolts are relatively standard: Franchisees pay a $35,000 up-front fee and 5% of their annual revenue. But Noodles & Company is doing other http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-franchise-or-not-to-francise-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-1046114869562775030Fri, 08 May 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-05-09T04:03:50.624+08:00A restaurateur ponders taking the leap into franchising. By: Rod KurtzAaron Kennedy was walking home from dinner one night, his stomach full of pad thai, when something dawned on him: Comfort food always seems to involve noodles. Whether it's spaghetti, pork lo mein, or mac and cheese, the masses just can't get enough of them. "People grew up all around the world eating noodles," Kennedy says. "http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-franchise-or-not-to-francise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-3982314045632226114Tue, 05 May 2009 11:59:00 +00002009-05-05T20:12:27.209+08:00 Dear Readers, Given its proximity to and history with Malaysia, it is no surprise that Malaysia is Singapore's largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between the two nations exceeded S$111 billion in 2008, more than half being exports to Malaysia.With a population of more than 25 million, Malaysia is an attractive market for Singapore exporters. Many Singapore businesses see Malaysia as a http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/grow-your-business-by-exploring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-7083139561536936402Tue, 05 May 2009 11:55:00 +00002009-05-05T19:58:24.408+08:00Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce that the 2009 edition of the "Singapore Trade Statistics" (STS) CD-ROM has just been released. As a IE Connect member, we are pleased to extend a 20% discount off the usual price of SGD$500 and also enjoy FREE delivery within Singapore. (An overseas delivery cost of SGD$25 will be chargeable).This latest edition showcases Singapore's international trade http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/singapore-trade-statistics-cd-rom-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-8971442050097618265Tue, 05 May 2009 11:50:00 +00002009-05-05T19:54:56.584+08:00Tea @ Advisory Centre for food exporters only! Join us on on 12 May 2009 Tuesday 2.30pmRegister online for Tea at Advisory Centre for food exporters onlyTea @ Advisory Centre - For FOOD EXPORTERS only!Learn the various types of market information and how useful they are to FOOD EXPORTERS.IE Singapore cordially invites you to join us at the upcoming Tea @ Advisory Centre on 12 May 2009 Tuesday http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/tea-advisory-centre-for-food-exporters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-6335749203136083235Sun, 03 May 2009 09:53:00 +00002009-05-03T20:56:08.786+08:00franchise ConsultantFranchise ExpertFrancorp SingaporePartnerDear Readers,Francorp Singapore Pte Ltd is now a partner of Franchisee Alliance. Francorp Singapore Chief Operating Officer, Khairudy Ab Rahim (Rudy) told Singapore Franchise Resources that the online alliance will enable Francorp Singapore to reach out to international franchisees and franchisors. Partnering Franchisee Alliance which is a UK based online franchise portal, as mentioned by http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/francorp-singapore-partnered-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-1549558451797867664Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-05-03T23:32:04.493+08:00FAQFLAFranchisee AlliancefranchisingFrancorp SingaporeInvestmentsMFADear Friends, I have been very busy lately answering emails and notes on Franchising. For the benefit of all readers, I am listing below the most commonly asked questions. 1. What is Franchising?Franchising in wikipedia basically explains franchising as the method of practicing another person business system / philosophy. This means making use of the person's business name and logo, system, http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/franchising-faq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-8687809275885531663Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:05:00 +00002009-05-01T02:15:23.276+08:00Francorp MalaysiaHalal HubFRANCHISING can help Malaysia become a regional halal hub as the business can grow faster with minimal risk, Francorp Malaysia Sdn Bhd president and chief executive officer Affandy Abdul Raof Faiz said. Affandy said franchising can take halal products globally because wherever the establishments are, the halal factor of the products or services, will be maintained as franchisees have to follow http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/05/halal-hub-malaysia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-1447815290055317999Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:08:00 +00002009-04-29T17:21:43.059+08:00franchise ConsultantFrancorp ServicesFrancorp SingaporeGrow your business from one to many. Franchising is a major part of the fast moving global economy. Any business owner looking at expansion has many questions, How does franchising work? What makes a business "franchisable"? And what do I need to do to put a franchise program together? Start getting answers to those questions. Launch Interactive© Francorp, Inc., 2005. All rights reserved. info@http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/04/francorp-interactive-must-see.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425611232002145155.post-7270870516399352238Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:09:00 +00002009-04-28T00:15:19.917+08:00ATLANTA — According to new research by Franchise Direct, coffee franchises are poised to profit as other business models struggle to cope with the economic downturn. Following a study of more than 29 franchise disclosure documents, Franchise Direct has learned the $11 billion coffee franchising sector is recession-resistant and an integral part of American lifestyle.The coffee industry is http://sg-franchiseresources.blogspot.com/2009/04/coffee-category-growing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oak)0