The IMF economists said maintaining control of public spending will be crucial for Saudi Arabia to sustain its growth.  Sweeping business reforms and the sharp rise are paving the way for Saudi economy to grow at its fastest pace in a decade. The kingdom’s economy, which is the biggest in the Arab world, could expand

Tax reductions and exemptions among many incentives luring manufacturers After Vietnam, Cambodia has become the next popular destination for China’s processing trade business. As China battled a wave of COVID-19 flare-ups over the past few months with strict control measures, the widespread disruption of business operations fueled concerns over an accelerating exodus of manufacturing. From

A container truck is seen at Cat Lai Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City in December 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen The World Bank has forecast Vietnam’s economy will grow at 7.5% this year thanks its economic recovery in the first half. The economy grew by 7.7% in the second quarter as consumers satisfied pent-up

The Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Commemorates Exponential Growth in Q1 and Q2 August 09, 2022 // Franchising.com // FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Slim Chickens is red-hot and charging into the second half of the year. After securing several development deals and boasting a remarkable new AUV, the better-chicken brand has its eyes set on making 2022 a year to talk about.

To start the year, Slim Chickens was named the Breakout Brand of the Year by QSR. Slim Chickens is red-hot and charging into the second half of the year. After securing several development deals and boasting a remarkable new AUV, the better-chicken brand has its eyes set on making 2022 a year to talk about.

The Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opens First Minnesota Location in Mankato Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, announced today its new restaurant opening at 1700 Madison Ave. in Mankato. Letnes Restaurant Group is spearheading the better-chicken brand’s first Minnesota restaurant. This location marks the first

The primary advantages for most companies entering the realm of franchising are capital, speed of growth, motivated management, and risk reduction — but there are many others as well. 1. Capital The most common barrier to expansion faced by today’s small businesses is lack of access to capital. Even before the credit-tightening of 2008-2009 and the “new

Owning a Franchise Could Be Your Fastest Route to Business Ownership. Here’s What You Need to Know to Succeed. Opening a franchise is a great option if you are interested in running your own business while minimizing the risk of starting one on your own. Let’s discuss why opening a franchise might be the fastest

Let’s assume we’ve already accepted that keeping an open mind when exploring franchise concepts is a sound strategy. Remember – it’s not about an emotional connection to the product or service your offering, but rather a quest to find a franchise concept that checks the boxes of your entrepreneurship goals. Employing an advisable strategy is a great start, but

International Expansion is a Great Way for Franchisors to Reach New Markets, but There’s a lot to Consider If you keep up with franchise news, you may have noticed that many high-profile brands have expanded internationally. It’s a logical way to move into new markets, potentially building value and brand recognition. These franchise brands recently

Franchising is successful, because it allows people to focus on what their strengths are or could be, which is building and growing their local business. I’ll start out with a confession — I love franchising as a vehicle for growth. I think it’s the best business model that has ever been created. In fact, it’s the strongest, most successful