Franchising

Franchising

Welcome to our international Franchise page. It provides the most recent market research, trade leads and event information. Our worldwide team of Franchise Specialists is prepared to assist in increasing your presence overseas. Franchise Trade Specialists (see right) are available to discuss your international business needs.

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Franchising Facts

The Franchising industry and businesses employs 21 million people and generates $2.3 trillion of economic activity. A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes of every business day.

Like the United States, franchise businesses around the world have seen steady growth in the past decade, particularly in Brazil, China and Mexico. According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), their members are eyeing overseas expansion as an important way to diversify their portfolios. For instance, a survey of IFA members last Summer, revealed that 61 percent of respondents currently franchise or operate in international locations, and 16 percent generate between 25 percent and 30 percent of revenue from international activities. Almost three fourths of respondents said they plan to start or accelerate international ventures.  

Want more on Franchising?

  • Utilize the Commercial Service to help you find franchisees abroad or to learn the basics on exporting. Contact a Franchise Trade Specialist (see right).
  • Take a look at IFA’s website (www.Franchise.org) for expert advice and tips. 

Key Global Franchise Activities

Trade Events:

  • Miami                      Franchise Expo South (January 11-13)
  • Las Vegas                IFA Convention (February 17-20)
  • Mexico                     Franchise Expo (March 7 - 9)
  • Paris                        Franchise Trade Show (March 24 – 27)
  • Middle East TM May 12-22
  • Cairo, Egypt Middle East International Franchise Expo (May 15-18)
  • New York International Franchise Expo (June 20-22)

For additional information on these events, contact your local Franchise Trade Specialist listed above.


Detailed Event Information For IBP - International Franchise Expo 2013 Detailed Event Information For IBP - International Franchise Expo 2013
IBP - International Franchise Expo 2013 -- Franchising
Location/Date: New York, NY, United States 06/14/2013 - 06/16/2013
Event Summary:
International Franchise Expo (IFE) 2013 helps you find the business you've always been looking for - in just one weekend. You will join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at the IFE, the largest franchise expo in the country that will be held in New York, NY. Meet hundreds of proven franchise opportunities. Every industry. Every investment level. Full-time and part-time. CS Kazakhstan will promote and recruit Kazakhstan delegation to attend IFE 2013. The delegation will receive one-on-one meetings with U.S. exhibitors if desired, and networking opportunities. The number of recruits depend on how many businessmen would join the official delegation. Trade Specialist from CS Kazakhstan will provide industry and trade counseling to U.S. exhibitors at the show through one-on-one ShowTime appointment program.
Contacts:
Aliya Shaikhina, Almaty
Commercial Specialist
Phone: 7-727-250-7612 (ext. 6491)
Aliya.Shaikhina@trade.gov