Global Franchise - Volume 7 No.3 - July 2022

102 Pages·2022·15 MB·English

Global INSIDER
INFO
Franchise Franchising vs.
Independent
The benefits of the model
Retaining top talent
Tips from the experts
global-franchise.com
Cannabis franchising
MASTER, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING Regulatory updates
BIGGEST
LEADING
MASTER DEALS
NAMES FROM
AROUND THE SIGNED SO
GLOBE FAR IN 2022
FOCUS BRANDS
VIRTUAL
COACHING
INTERNATIONAL
LEADS TO
UNPARALLELED
SUCCESS
PAGE KEVIN PAGE PETER PAGE DONNELL
28 68 88
BURKE MANFORD THOMPSON
Is the sun setting for Legal essentials for Hear from the NFL star
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CONTENts
HIGHLIGHTS
10 master F&B The best
15 34 52
franchising deals franchising in markets for
signed in 2022 focus overseas growth
Rounding-up some of the A comprehensive Bill Edwards provides an
biggest developments from the past sector report covering the latest overview of international hotspots,
few months tasty trends and updates and which your brand should target
FRANCHISING 80 ZIGGI’S COFFEE 56 HOW FRANCHISORS RETAIN TOP
OPPORTUNITIES Changing lives is a way of life TALENT
During this shift in employment, make sure
86 MARCO’S PIZZA to keep your best on board
18 FOCUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Accelerating its multi-unit pizza empire
60 CREATE A WIN-WIN-WIN
Virtual coaching leads to unparalleled
92 STAGECOACH RELATIONSHIP
franchising success
Inspiring creative courage for life Simon J. Mills interviews three property
experts from across Europe
31 WALK-ONS SPORTS BISTREAUX
Build a winning team and business
INSIGHT, ADVICE, 68 LEGAL GUIDANCE FOR FIRST-TIME
32 QC KINETIX FEATURES FRANCHISORS
Peter Manford discusses when and how to
The breakthrough brand revolutionizing non-
seek legal advice
surgical care
10 OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS
74 FIVE PITFALLS FOR U.S. MARKET
33 SLIM CHICKENS The latest goings-on in international
ENTRY
Expanding its presence across the U.S. and franchising news
Ray Hays outlines the best strategies for
U.K. markets
market penetration success
21 15 NON-U.S. BRANDS WORTH
62 PALL-EX INVESTMENT 78 FRANCHISE INJUNCTIONS
Award-winning road transport services
Explore this list of global frontrunners EXPLAINED
Adrienne Boudreau and Lauren Baker
64 METAIBLOCK
28 IS THE SUN SETTING ON unpack recent legal precedent
Helping brands to find their purpose in
SMALL FRANCHISEES?
the metaverse
Kevin Burke examines this dramatic 82 WHY DO FRANCHISORS NEED
71 PF CHANG’S shift in focus FEES?
Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE answers this
Looking forward to strong international
growth in 2022 49 EFF AWARDS: SHORTLIST controversial question
ANNOUNCED
EVENTS
72 BODYSTREET Showcasing the industry-leading
Bring award-winning EMS fitness to brands from this inaugural event
your country
50 FRANCHISING VS. 12 EXPOSURE
73 HARRY RAMSDEN’S INDEPENDENT BUSINESS The key franchising events for your calendar
World famous fish and chips Cheryl White makes the case for the
14 SPRINGBOARD
franchise model
Join the experts at this milestone 10th
anniversary event
60
INTERVIEWS
88 DONNELL THOMPSON,
CHECKERS AND RALLY’S
“It’s important to me to give back, because
of where I come from”
97 RICHARD CHAMBERS, GET A DRIP
“There really has been non-stop global
crises one after another since early 2020”
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UPFRONT
34
A s those within
the industry will
no doubt know,
the franchising
model is most commonly
associated with the U.S. It’s
where many of the world’s
most prominent brands
have originated from, and
is also one of the most
financially beefy regions
when it comes to revenues generated by
said organizations. a round-up from page 38 on the latest
However, here at Global Franchise, we’re headlines that have dominated the sector.
interested in developments the world over. That’s But no issue of Global Franchise magazine
why we’ve compiled not one, nor two, but three is complete without the usual helping
expansive lists in this issue to keep you up to of insight, guidance, and resources
date on international franchising trends and from experts throughout the world of
news. From page 15, you’ll find 10 of the most franchising. So whether you’re looking for
considerable master franchising deals from across Kevin Burke’s take on the possible demise
the globe; showcasing not just the international of small franchisees (p.28), Cheryl White’s
appeal of the model, but its success following views on the virtues of franchising (p.50), or
downtime over the previous few pandemic- Peter Manford’s legal advice for first-time
stricken years. franchisors (p.68), we’ve got you covered.
Then, from page 21, we have a feature
celebrating the brands that have pioneered the To your success,
franchising model from outside of the States. From Kieran McLoone
the likes of Fantastic Services out of the U.K., to
F45 from Australia, these are the concepts that Editor, Global Franchise
have made a name for themselves within their [email protected]
respective market, and have since gone on to
overseas acclaim.
@globalfranmag
Global
And if you’re focusing on F&B, from page 34
Global Franchise
you’ll find an expansive report covering the latest Franchise
from the QSR and fast-casual worlds – including Global Franchise
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UPFRONT
Facts, fi gures and trends from the world of franchising
IN THIS ISSUE:
28 Is the sun setting on small
franchisees?
Shifting pressures for operators could be driving
mom and pop franchisees out of town
15 Biggest master franchising
deals signed so far in 2022
We round up the hottest deals taking place in the fi rst
half of this year
50 56 How franchisors can retain
The benefi ts of franchising
top-performing franchisees
vs. going independent
The best brands fi nd ways to reward their best people
Think that your business is ready to be franchised?
for the long term
Find out today!
Why are franchise
82
fees so important?
Understanding the signifi cance of
those monthly royalty payments
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Franchising around
the world
This issue features some of our most internationally-
focused features yet, highlighting some of the world’s
most successful overseas brands and its ripest markets
for franchise development. So whether you’re looking to
discover some Australasian frontrunners or check the current
state of growth in Romania, we’ve got you covered.
P.21 AUSTRALIA
We wanted to take a look at some international brands that
originated outside of the U.S., to truly highlight how global
the franchising model is. This is all compiled in the 15 non-
U.S. brands list, which includes overseas success stories like
Boost Juice and F45 Training; both of which came from the THE GLOBAL
Australasian market, and both of which have now grown to
FRANCHISE
beyond their sunny shores.
PODCAST
P.52 THE PHILIPPINES
“During the COVID pandemic, the Philippine F&B sector
It’s always great to feature a homegrown
suffered from the government’s limits on dine-in seats. brand on The Global Franchise Podcast,
With easing restrictions starting February 2022, there is
that’s just on the cusp of international
a resurgence in dine-in sales for restaurants. F&B brands
acclaim. We recently caught up with Sanj
who wish to establish presence in the Philippines should
have a strong support for off-premise segments to secure Sanghera, co-founder and MD of the Döner
revenue even in the most stringent dine-in capacity limits” Shack and Döner Haus concepts, to hear
- Aimee Flordeliza, country manager, Franchise World Link about his story from homelessness to
Philippines franchising fame.
P.74 U.S.A.
To listen to all episodes of the podcast and
“In summary, the American franchise market presents hear from franchising experts, make sure to
several levels of challenge for international franchise
visit global-franchise.com/podcast.
concepts. Some of these issues are more a matter of
perception, and others are very real obstacles to entry.
Let’s start with eliminating one of the most common
misconceptions about the U.S. market: the fear of high
legal risks and legal costs” - Ray Hays, managing partner,
FranLaunch USA
Tuck in to a slice
of F&B success
The food and beverage franchising sector is one of
the most established, with many of the world’s largest
franchise brands serving up some kind of delectable
treat. That’s why we wanted to update you on this
segment’s latest trends and news, including hybrid
models, the in-person customer experience, and how you
can scale your own food brand to international success.
To check out the full report, head over to page 34.
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NEWS
Global franchising updates
The latest news, developments, and goings-on in international franchising
W hile there has been a lot of news coming out of North America’s franchising scene as of late, it’s been refreshing to hear about
development stories further afi eld. U.S.-based brands are seeking success the world over; a sure-fi re sign that franchising
is fl ourishing.
This is just a handful of recent news; to keep up to date with the latest updates, make sure to visit
global-franchise.com/news.
Club Pilates: Bringing Pilates to Blighty
Club Pilates has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement in the
U.K. The Pilates brand, owned by Xponential Fitness, has signed with Richard
Uku, founder of Deblankson Fitness Group and a multi-unit franchisee of
Club Pilates and sister brand, AKT, in the United States.
“Richard Uku is a seasoned Club Pilates owner and
we look forward to teaming up with him to debut Club
Pilates in the United Kingdom,” said John Kersh, chief
international development
offi cer of Xponential
Fitness. “We know that
Richard will hone the
skills he’s developed as
an owner in the U.S. to
bring the life-changing
benefi ts of pilates to
millions of Britons.”
Uku currently has six
studios in New Jersey
and New York. He was
brought up and spent his formative years in the U.K.
He attended college in the U.K. and began his career
working in corporate fi nance in the City of London
and moved back to Wall Street 20 years ago. In 2016,
Uku got involved with Club Pilates and now has a desire to
bring the brand to the U.K.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream: Making moves in
the Middle East
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has announced the impending opening of its fi rst
two units in Cairo, Egypt, with more to come across the region. This news follows
the signing of a master franchise agreement in September 2021 with
Ahmed Elbataran.
Elbataran’s group, H.J. Happy Joe’s for Restaurants LLC, opened the fi rst location in
the Cairo suburb of Roxy, Heliopolis in July and will open their second unit in the Giza
suburb of SODIC in August. Eventually, the group will open eight locations across Cairo.
The family-owned franchisee group is comprised of Ahmed Mohamed Magdy Elbatran,
Mohamed Magdy Elbatran, Abeer Ahmed Abdelhalim Elkabbany and Zina Mohamed Magdy
Elbatran. Mohamed Magdy Elbatran and his two brothers were previously Happy Joe’s
franchisees in the 1980s and 1990s. Ahmed Mohamed Magdy Elbatran, son of Mohamed
Magdy Elbatran, saw the popularity of the Happy Joe’s brand and wanted to bring it back
to Egypt.
“After signing our master franchise agreement last fall, we’re thrilled to start opening our
doors over the next few months,” said Ahmed Elbataran, president of H.J. Jappy Joe’s for
Restaurants LLC.
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