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.
| Franchise Trade Mission-South America -- Franchising | ||||
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Franchise Trade Mission sponsored by the International Franchise Association and Franchise Times will visit Panama, Colombia and Chile in August. The mission is designed to promote exports of U.S goods and services using franchising as the primary vehicle. Franchise Times and the IFA are responsible for recruitment |
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| Contacts: | ||||
| Cameron Werker, Bogota Senior Commercial Officer Phone: 571-275-2684 Cameron.Werker@trade.gov | ||||
| Daniel Crocker, Panama City Senior Commercial Officer Phone: 011-507-317-5388 Daniel.Crocker@trade.gov | ||||
| Juan Antia, Bogota Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: 571-275-2764 Juan.Antia@trade.gov | ||||
| Kristin Houston, Irvine Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 949-660-7103 Kristin.Houston@trade.gov | ||||
| Nicole DeSilvis, Bogota Commercial Officer Phone: 011-571-275-2690 Nicole.DeSilvis@trade.gov | ||||
| Valerie Henderson, Santiago Commercial Assistant Phone: 56/2/2330-3316 Valerie.Henderson@trade.gov | ||||
| Veronica Pinto, Santiago Commercial Specialist Phone: 56/2/330-3369 Veronica.Pinto@trade.gov | ||||
| Enrique Tellez, Panama City Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: 507) 317-5080 enrique.tellez@trade.gov | ||||
| Beth Solomon, International Franchise Association Phone: 202.662.0789 bsolomon@franchise.org | ||||
| Josh Merin, International Franchise Association Phone: 202-662-0762 jmerin@franchise.org | ||||
| Nancy Weingartner, Franchise Times Phone: 612-767-3207 nancyw@franchisetimes.com | ||||
