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International

International franchise opportunities and global expansion are heating up, with American brands growing abroad and foreign brands opening franchised units in the U.S. Investing in the international business arena can be highly rewarding, but is not for everyone as laws, cultures, and even diets vary widely. Learn from franchisees and franchisors who have navigated these challenges successfully.

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Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iraq, Japan, and Mexico
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Our September roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, England, India, Singapore, and Vietnam
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Franchises must pick the right local partnerships, establish a strong foundation, and build slowly for sustained success in foreign markets
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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If your brand has global ambitions, plan for tariff-induced volatility
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By combining consistent brand identity with a strong local culture and operations, franchises have an opportunity for sustained success in Puerto Rico
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Franchises must establish a proven foundation with a strategic plan to achieve sustainable foreign growth
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our July roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, Canada, France, India, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom
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Our June roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom.  
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Common cultures and consumer behaviors present attractive options for franchises looking to scale internationally
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Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay. 
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European countries offer mature markets, cultural fit, and high consumer demand for US restaurant brands to successfully expand internationally
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our April roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Germany, England, India, and Ireland. 
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Restaurant executive shares tips on balancing brand identity with local market factors
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