FRANCHISING

State Council Introduces Ease of Doing Business Reforms

21 October 2021

As announced by the State Council, applications submitted by foreign companies to set up travel agencies are to be approved within 15 instead of 30 working days. Furthermore, in Hainan province, record-filing is no longer required for franchisors to engage in commercial franchising activities. More

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Smart City Facilitators: Robotising the Food and Beverages Sector

16 February 2021

For better or worse, robots are becoming entrenched in retail’s day-to-day operations and taking on greater roles. In Hong Kong, a tea shop is also addressing the manpower challenges facing the food and beverages (F&B) industry by employing an automated alternative: robotic arms that can prepare fruit tea in just 20 seconds. More

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Hong Kong International Franchising Show

22 November 2016

The event will showcase a range of local and foreign franchising opportunities, consulting and supporting services, where franchisors and prospective franchisees meet to explore partnerships. More

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Fast Track to Success

15 December 2015

Considered among the most effective expansion models for established brands, franchising is also increasingly being seen as a valid entry point for SMEs and start-ups. More

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Hong Kong International Franchising Show

23 November 2015

The debut event will showcase a range of local and foreign franchising opportunities, consulting and supporting services, where franchisors and prospective franchisees meet to explore partnerships. More

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Franchising Fervour

12 May 2015

The United States knows a thing or two about fried chicken fast-food franchises. More

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Franchising Opportunities: Franchising a Traditional Business

31 December 2014

Since Hong Kong is a rather small place, home-grown brands using the franchising model for local expansion is less common than in big economies with significant regional disparities. Still, there is a number of home-grown brands that adopt the franchise model targeting the local market, to utilise the franchisees’ financial resources and personal networks. More

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Franchising Opportunities: From OEM to Franchising

30 December 2014

Many Hong Kong entrepreneurs who have established their manufacturing bases in China enable fine products to be produced in large quantities at reasonable prices. Manufacturers may consider transforming their fine products to a structured franchise system by capability upgrading, process standardisation and brand building; to help place their products within reach of the increasingly affluent consumers in Asia and even overseas. More

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Franchising Opportunities: The Master Franchisee

29 December 2014

While Hong Kong is well positioned as a franchising hub, Hong Kong companies are potential partners for international franchisors to tap into the Asian markets, particularly the Chinese mainland. They may act as the master franchisees or area developers to help international franchisors deal with the challenges they may face in China. More

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Franchising Opportunities: The Provision of Professional Services

24 December 2014

Hong Kong services providers can offer an array of professional services for the franchising industry. For decades, Hong Kong has played an important role as a facilitator or middleman for China's external economic relations. Hong Kong should extend its advantages to the arena of franchising by providing integrated professional services that are closely aligned with the needs of international franchising. More

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