Before selling franchises in the U.S., franchisors will need to accomplish a number of legal items including franchise agreements and disclosure documents that comply with U.S. laws. It should be understood that legal compliance is a cost of doing business. 

Sooner rather than later,  franchisors should consider how to adapt their trademark protection strategy in the U.K. and EU to take account of impending changes resulting from Brexit.

Pakistan-focused study reveals broad respect for the franchise business model.

New U.S. / E.U data transfer program paving way for broader, more restrictive regulation in 2018. 

Colorado-based Jibu, a 2015 IFA Franchising Gives Back Silver Award Winner, embraces the unique challenge of having 100 percent of its franchisees in East Africa.

It is currently quite common to find a franchisor operating internationally without having planned and considered the tax consequences in advance.

Stay compliant and things will run smoothly. Avoid the rules and you’ll be subject to inspection more often causing delays and headaches you’d rather avoid.

Education is playing a vital role in putting the “I” in international franchising and it’s just the beginning. Franchising is growing in all directions and all sorts of ways around the world. The CFE program is growing alongside.



 

There are many questions to ask before you spend time and money seeking a license for a country and certainly before you make an agreement.

It is not easy but with research, diligence, creativity, and flexibility, it is possible to bring consistency and core identities to varied markets around the globe by localizing your brand.