International Franchising 2006: Why Attorneys Need to Know the Laws in Other Countries

In many countries around the world, concepts that are common in the United States are considered exotic to the local populace. Furthermore, as more and more Americans travel abroad, they welcome the sight of a familiar brand from "back home." As a result of these two factors, when U.S.-based franchisors seek to expand abroad, they often find a ready audience. In fact, many franchisors get their first taste of international franchising when they are approached by a potential franchisee, asking for the opportunity to obtain franchise rights to a particular country or region of a country. It is only later that the franchisor actually begins to focus on active development of franchises outside the United States.

23 minute read January 04, 2006 at 08:47 AM
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Kenneth R. Costello and Brian H. Cole
International Franchising 2006: Why Attorneys Need to Know the Laws in Other Countries

In many countries around the world, concepts that are common in the United States are considered exotic to the local populace. Furthermore, as more and more Americans travel abroad, they welcome the sight of a familiar brand from “back home.”

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