This inaugural, first-ever Asia Pacific Franchise Directory‘s objective
is to share as much information as possible with the worldwide franchise
fraternity and the public at large concerning the vast business opportunities
available in the Asia Pacific region. It will also, as it grows in the coming
years, and via newer editions every five years provide a consolidated platform for the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation's
(APFC) association-members and the possibly even the franchisors from other parts
of the world to target specifically at franchisees they wish to recruit as business
partners/franchisees in this bustling region.
Distribution: No less than 9000 copies of the Asia Pacific Franchise Directory
will be distributed at franchise and related business events held in countries throughout
the Asia Pacific region. Some of the major shows where the Asia Pacific Franchise
Directory will be distributed are : Taiwan, Japan*, Korea*, Dubai*,
USA*, Europe*, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand*, Malaysia, Singapore,
India, UK*, Vietnam, etc. As this Directory will be published once-in-five-years,
it will make its rounds around the world so as to give franchisors maximum mileage
and corporate exposure.
Other than advertisements by reputable franchisers from the region, well-known lawyers
in the USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam,
China, Philippines, Australia and India will be writing about franchise-related
legal matters...Established consultants?articles would also add more value to this
publication.
Needless to say, listings of franchise companies member (voting members) in the
various franchise associations in Asia will be included so that readers can make
full use of this powerful research tool.
The inaugural Asia Pacific Franchise Directory was mooted
during the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) meeting held in Auckland,
New Zealand in June 2005. As endorsement, it has 18 congratulations letters from
the Presidents/Chairpersons of 16 national franchise associations from the Asia
Pacific region, 1 from APFC and 1 from the European Franchise Federation (EFF). As
far as international franchisors are concerned, more than 60 franchisors from
all over Asia and the USA have confirmed their advertisements.
In addition, famous lawyers from 13 countries, and well regarded consultants from
around the world have also contributed articles concerning franchising.
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Press Coverage for the directory.