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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 January roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Scotland
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Despite cultural and operational differences, restaurant concepts from the United States and Europe can be successful in both markets
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Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dubai, India, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. 
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Brands that thrive overseas make smart, respectful changes without compromising their identity
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Franchises must strategically test their concept and the best markets to enter before deciding to expand to Europe
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Brands must be intentional with their identity, purpose, and partners when they 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 November roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, Canada, England, Iraq, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.   
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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 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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Establishing strong partnerships with master franchises in international markets is a key to sustained success
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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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Our August roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, 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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Several Gulf countries are fertile grounds for restaurant expansion with the proper strategy 
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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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