Franchise Articles from Q1 2007

Lee Cooper: Lee Cooper Master to expand Eastern European presence
Cartridge World: Cartridge World enters Vietnam
Cartridge World enters Vietnam
Figaro's Pizza: Figaro's Pizza set for strong Middle Eastern launch
Figaro's Pizza set for strong Middle Eastern launch
Franchise Development Services (FDS): AlWaseet launches franchise opportunity with FDS
AlWaseet launches franchise opportunity with FDS
Kangnai: Kangnai to open in France
Ruby Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday opens in Saudi Arabia
Ruby Tuesday opens in Saudi Arabia
Franchising in the Middle East - An Overview
The Arabian Gulf is at the very heart of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, a powerful economy based on a combined population of 1.4 billion people and a staggering combined GDP of $1.9 trillion. The oil-boom of the 1970s changed the desert landscape forever. With more and more GCC nationals being educated abroad and now travel savvy, the demand for like-for-like services and facilities on their home territory knew no bounds, and still prevails.
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Subway Sandwiches: Subway reaches 27,000 units
Subway reaches 27,000 units
New Zealand Natural: New Zealand Natural expansion in Malaysia
Prime Restaurants: Prime Pubs of America secures US multi-unit franchisee
Figaro's Pizza: Figaro's Pizza to open in 8 Middle Eastern countries
Figaro's Pizza to open in 8 Middle Eastern countries
Papa John's Pizza: Papa John's opens 50th unit in China
Papa John's opens 50th unit in China
Au Bon Pain: Au Bon Pain seals Japanese franchise deal
Yellow Hat: Yellow Hat to enter UAE
Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Egypt MD becomes first in Gulf to receive CFE
Osama Hammad, Managing Director FDS Egypt, has been recognised as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing a comprehensive course of study in franchise management. Hammad is the first certified franchise executive in the Middle East and hopes to play a role is making franchise education available to as many people as possible.
FDS Egypt MD becomes first in Gulf to receive CFE
Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS founder becomes first in Europe to receive CFE
Roy Seaman, Chairman and Managing Director of Norwich-based Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS), has become the first person in Europe to graduate from the Institute of Franchise Executives.
FDS founder becomes first in Europe to receive CFE
Butlers Chocolate Café: Butlers opens first international outlet
NEWS: Baskin Robbins Gulf franchisee announces growth
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