🔸 A New Wave of Asian Comfort Food In Asia’s fast-casual dining boom, comfort food has become the new luxury. Among rising categories, the Japanese curry franchise sector stands out for its universal appeal — warm, hearty, and deeply familiar. At the forefront of this trend is Abiko Curry, a Korean-born, Japanese-inspired brand that has

Understanding the Role of Franchise Consulting In today’s competitive market, even the best brands struggle to expand without a clear strategy.That’s where franchise consulting comes in — a professional service that helps businesses scale efficiently, minimize risks, and build a foundation for sustainable international growth. A franchise consultant doesn’t just advise; they design a roadmap.

Fitness Franchising: A Global Business Opportunity The global fitness franchise sector is in its strongest growth phase yet.Valued at US $42.7 billion in 2024, the market is projected to double to US $87.6 billion by 2033, representing an 8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In Southeast Asia, the fitness and wellness industry continues to expand

Vietnam’s F&B Market Keeps Growing Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry continues to surge, attracting both global and domestic investors.According to iPOS.vn, Vietnam had more than 323,000 F&B outlets in 2024, up 1.8% year-on-year. Despite weak consumer spending, the industry still generated VND 688 trillion (up 16.6%), and revenues are forecast to reach VND 755

Expected to reach $521 billion in market value by 2035, the global potential for Pilates and yoga studios has never been greater, driven by consumer demand and rising disposable incomes in emerging markets. Pilates and yoga are undoubtedly booming in the U.S., but the shared market’s global potential has become all the more apparent in

Most people think a franchise broker just connects investors to brands. That’s only half the story. In today’s world of saturated markets and endless “franchise opportunities,” the right broker is a strategist, data interpreter, and business matchmaker — someone who can turn good deals into great ones, and bad ideas into smart decisions. Why Franchise

What Is a Franchise Business and Why It’s a Proven Path to Sustainable Growth Franchising has become one of the world’s most successful business expansion models. From global restaurant chains to boutique fitness studios, the franchise business model enables brands to expand efficiently while empowering local investors to own and operate profitable enterprises. 👉 Learn

VF Franchise Consulting is proud to represent Club Pilates in seeking Master Franchise partners across Asia. World’s Largest Pilates Brand Announces its Plans for Further Expansion in Southeast Asia Thanayous Kositsakul (left), Varissara Kositsakul (center), Bob Kaufman (right) IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Club Pilates, the largest Pilates brand globally, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in

Franchise expansion is one of the fastest, most sustainable ways for a business to scale beyond its original market. From fast-food giants to boutique fitness studios, franchising allows brands to grow their footprint, revenue, and recognition without shouldering the full cost of each new location. In this article, we explain what franchise expansion means, how

The iconic barre fitness brand Physique 57 is making a powerful comeback in New York City — the place where its global fitness journey first began. A New Era of Barre in the Big Apple Following the grand opening of its new two-floor, light-filled NoMad studio, Physique 57 is expanding its footprint uptown with a

Vietnam’s beloved homegrown pizza brand, Pizza 4P’s, is set to make its debut in the United States, with its first flagship location opening in Brooklyn, New York later this year. The expansion marks a major milestone as the Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant ventures beyond Asia for the first time. According to Insider Retail, Pizza 4P’s has

Vietnam led the region with a score of 67, up three points from 2024. Consumers shop at a supermarket in Ho chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) A survey released by Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) shows that major ASEAN economies remain resilient despite global uncertainties, with Vietnam emerging as the most optimistic market in the