What does VF Franchise Consulting do?

VF Franchise Consulting helps international franchise brands expand into Asia and MENA by identifying master franchise partners, structuring franchise agreements, and providing on-the-ground market expertise. We also help investors in Asia find and evaluate the right international franchise opportunity for their market.

Which countries does VF Franchise Consulting operate in?

We work across 20+ markets including Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

How do I expand my franchise brand into Southeast Asia?

The most effective path is to appoint a master franchisee or area developer in each target market. VF Franchise Consulting manages the entire process — from market feasibility and partner identification to deal structuring and franchisee onboarding — through our Franchise Fast Track service.

What is a master franchise and how does it work?

A master franchise grants a local investor the rights to sub-franchise a brand within a defined territory. The master franchisee recruits and supports individual unit operators. This model is the most common structure for international brand expansion in Asia.

How long has VF Franchise Consulting been operating?

VF Franchise Consulting was founded in 2008 and has over 15 years of experience in international franchise development across Asia and the Middle East.

What types of franchise brands does VF Franchise Consulting represent?

We work with brands across F&B, fitness and wellness, education, retail, and business services. Current and past brands include Texas Roadhouse, PizzaExpress, Crunch Fitness, Club Pilates, Chuck E. Cheese, and many others.

Skylark, a Japanese restaurant operator, targets 170 international locations in the United States and Asia. - Acquire the VF Franchise Consulting License and Lead the Future of Franchising Across Asia & MENA

Skylark, a Japanese restaurant operator, targets 170 international locations in the United States and Asia.

Skylark Holdings, a Japanese restaurant chain operator, plans to expand its overseas presence by opening 170 restaurants in the US and Asia. The company’s CEO, Makoto Tani, said that they will focus on expanding their flagship brands, Gusto and Jonathan’s, in the US market, while also targeting Southeast Asia for growth.

Skylark aims to increase the percentage of its revenue generated from overseas operations to 20% in the next few years, up from the current 5%. The company is also considering acquisitions and partnerships to accelerate its overseas expansion.

Skylark currently operates over 3,000 restaurants in Japan, including brands such as TGI Fridays, Shakey’s Pizza, and Yoshinoya.

If you need a qualified master or area franchise in Asia, or you want to make your business franchisable, VF Franchise Consulting is ready to support. Please not hesitate to contact us by email info@vffranchiseconsulting.com or visit us https://vffranchiseconsulting.com/services/

Skylark, a Japanese restaurant operator, targets 170 international locations in the United States and Asia.

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