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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
Some brands start with capital. Others start with credentials. Smashed started with heart.
NEWS | 23 September 2022
TGI Fridays Partners Universal Success Enterprise To Expand Presence In South and Southeast Asia
U.S. based global restaurant chain TGI Fridays has entered into a master franchise agreement for the development of 75 new restaurants throughout South Asia and Southeast Asia with Singapore-based Uni
NEWS | 22 September 2022
19th China-ASEAN Expo Creates New Opportunities And Concludes With Historic Deals
The 19th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded in Nanning, the capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
EXPLORE | 16 September 2022
Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities (TFBO) 2022 – 20th to 23rd Oct 2022 (Bangkok, Thailand)
The Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities show takes place on October 20-23 2022 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand.
NEWS | 13 September 2022
Malaysian Franchise Sales To Increase To RM23 Billion By 2025
Malaysia’s franchise industry expects to see its sales increase to RM22.66 billion by 2025 from RM14.65 billion in 2020.
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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
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