Posts Tagged ‘Franchise Association’

RP brands go global via franchising

MANILA, Philippines – A new kind of export development is happening as more and more brands of Filipino origin are going international via franchising. “This form of export development assures sustainability possibly greater than traditional forms of export,” said Samie Lim, chairman emeritus, Philippines Franchise Association (PFA) about the record expansion of Philippine brands franchised abroad.

Franchise Industry Bucking Economic Downturn

Franchise Industry Bucking Economic Downturn

With the economic crisis still being felt worldwide, it’s good to know that our local franchising industry is bucking the trend and is actually expected to grow by 5 to 10 percent this year with so many franchise companies set to expand both locally and abroad, according to Mr. Robert Trota, the president of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). As proof of overseas expansions, Tokyo Tokyo, the Japanese fast food chain is set to open up a branch in the United States in the next 3 months followed by another local player; Potato Corner, is expected to be setting up shop in California soon

Bamboo Asia Grill

In 2003 Potato Corner was the recipient of the Franchise Excellence Hall of Fame Award. This Hall of Fame award was given by the Philippine Franchise Association and the Department of Trade and Industry for the distinction of winning Best Franchise of the year for 3 straight consecutive years. Aside from Potato Corner, Cinco Corporation [...]