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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
Sweet Expansion at Home: Oblong Ice Cream Opens Franchise Opportunities in Singapore!
Singapore’s dessert scene just got more exciting! After making waves with its unique Oblong Loaded Waffle, Oblong Ice Cream—a homegrown brand that

NEWS | 19 July 2022
Korea’s GS25 To Enter Malaysian Convenience Store Market With KK Group
One of Korea’s top convenience store chains, GS25, is now entering the Malaysian convenience store business in search of new growth markets in Southeast Asia.

NEWS | 19 July 2022
Accor And Sunmei Set To Roll Out More Than 400 New Mövenpick Hotels Across China
Accor, a world leader in hospitality, recently signed a master franchise agreement with Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group to open and develop more than 400 ‘Mövenpick by Accor’ hotels across China.

SPOTLIGHT | 15 July 2022
Springleaf Prata Place: A Michelin-recommended Innovative Eatery
Springleaf Prata Place is a Michelin-recommended prata eatery in Singapore with a cult-like following for its innovative pratas each year.

EXPLORE | 14 July 2022
Franchising And Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2022 - 27th to 29th Oct 2022 (Singapore)
The 17th Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2022 is returning to an in-person event on 27th – 29th October 2022, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.
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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
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