World Franchising
November 2006 Newsletter
 
2006 Earnings Claims Now Available
 
Click here to view an updated list of 2006 earnings claim statements available for purchase on UFOCs.com.
 
 
Franchising in Thailand
 
It's no secret that the franchising business model is spreading rapidly around the globe. In Far East Asia, Thailand -- the industrial city of Bangkok in particular -- hosts a significant number of well-known franchises. In the year 2000, there were approximately 220 franchise systems operating 7,700 branches and generating annual sales of approximately US$1,697 million. Since 2000, Thailand's economy has reportedly skyrocketed. Read on to learn more about Thai franchise opportunities.
 
Specialty Food Franchises
 
Want to go to a restaurant that serves everything you can imagine -- with peanut butter? Or how about a bar that exclusively serves cereal? Let's face it: specialty food franchises are fun. Read on to learn about the various franchise opportunities in this niche market.
 
 
Industry Focus: Fitness Centers
 
Exercising is becoming a fad with the help of Fitness Center franchises. One of the most rapidly growing industries, Fitness Center franchisors enjoy profits in the billions while promoting the physical and psychological benefits of exercise. Read on for more information about this unique opportunity.

 

 
 
 
Just In . . .

"HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?"

 
 
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In This Issue
Franchising in Thailand
Specialty Food Franchises
Industry Focus
Franchise Spotlight


If you have a passion for owning your business, Express Personnel Services has a passion for helping you succeed. Express is a sales-focused, business-to-business franchise. An Express franchise has four profit centers in one franchise agreement. Express provides three weeks of Startup training and ongoing online learning. Express Personnel Services helps as many people as possible find great jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.


Papa John's International, headquartered in Louisville, KY., is the world's third-largest pizza company, owning and franchising approximately 3,000 restaurants in 49 states and 22 countries. For six years running, consumers have rated Papa John's #1 in customer satisfaction among all national Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains in the highly regarded American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSAI).


Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the world's major hotel companies, encompassing five brands and operating in more than 936 locations in 69 countries. Brands include: Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, and Park Inn Hotels. These operations include most of the major segments in the hotel industry, ranging from luxury to limited service.


YUM! Brands, the largest restaurant company in the world and the leader in Multi-branding, is looking for energetic new franchisees to share in our purpose and passion for Customer Mania by putting a YUM! on customers' faces around the world.