What is Franchising

Franchising is a method of marketing goods and services. The basic features of a typical franchising arrangement include: 

1. The franchisor allowing the franchisee to use its name or brand,

2. The franchisor exercising continuing control over the franchisee,

3. The franchisor providing assistance to the franchisee, and

4. The franchisee making periodical payments to the franchisor.
 
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Advantages & Disadvantages

Franchising provides an opportunity for the franchisor's business to grow by linking them with the franchisee who has the capital and manpower to do so.

A franchisor is able to expand its business in a relatively short period of time. The main disadvantage will be the loss of control over the day-to-day operation.

On the other hand, a franchisee will benefit from the franchisor's experience and use its capital investment ....

 
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Risks

Yes. The franchisee may not be capable of running its business properly, or it may not be sufficiently capitalised. In addition, the franchisor might fail to maintain a high quality level of continuing support services or it may make mistakes or policy decisions that hurt the franchisee.

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Franchise Operators in Hong Kong

  • The companies listed below are franchise operators in Hong Kong. They are not necessarily members of the Hong Kong Franchise Association or Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.  
  • The Chamber does not endorse or guarantee the reliability of the companies concerned, and accepts no liability for any losses, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Companies should conduct due diligence and take usual commercial precautions when negotiating businesses.
  • This page is being updated continuously. 

A

Advance Learning Systems
(services - training)
Tel: 2520 0783

Ajisen-Ramen
(catering - Japanese noodles restaurant)
Tel: 3972 7788

Anytime Fitness
(services - fitness centres)
Tel: 6380 7304

C

Century 21 Real Estate
(services - real estate agency)
Tel: 9464 2522

Computer Troubleshooters
(services - on site computer repair service)
Tel: 2270 1305

D

Dr iKids School
(services - learning centre)
Tel: 2314 3231

F

Fighting Arts Centre
(services - Muay Thai)
Tel: 2479 8373

Fitboxx
(retail - fitness and beauty products)
Tel: 2314 3231

FX Creations
(retail - bags)
Tel: 2744 0089

G

Gong Cha
(catering - Taiwanese drinks)
Tel: --

Grappa's Ristorante
(catering - Italian restaurant)
Tel: 2833 2189

Grove Sandwiches
(catering - sandwiches)
Tel: 2314 3231

H

Hang Lung Hakuyosha Dry Cleaning
(services - laundry and dry cleaning)
Tel: 2333 0141

Hong Kong Real Estate Agency
(services - estate agent)
Tel: 2833 1980

OVERSEAS ASSOCIATIONS

Asia & Africa

Franchise Council of Australia (FCA)
Mr Damian Paul CEO
Tel: (61) 3 9509 5100  Fax: (61) 3 9508 5159
Website: http://www.franchise.org.au

China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA)
Ms Susan Su Director
Tel: (8610) 6878 4930   Fax: (8610) 6878 4934
Website: 
http://www.ccfa.org.cn

Egyptian Franchise Development Association (EFDA)
Mr Rasha Magdy Executive Coordinator
Tel: (20 2) 3346 4306    Fax: (20 2)
3345 8292
Website:  http://www.efda.org.eg

Franchise Association of India (FAI)
Mr Ashish Mishra Senior Manager, Business Development
Tel: (91) 98 20 057519    Fax: (91) 11 40 560099
Website: 
http://www.fai.co.in

Indonesian Franchise Association (AFI)
Mrs Veronica Linda Purnamartini International Relations
Tel: (62) 21 739 5577    Fax: (62) 21 723 4761
Website:
 http://www.franchiseindonesia.or.id

Japan Franchise Association (JFA)
Mr Naomi Haga  International Communication
Tel: (81 3) 5777 8701    Fax: (81 3) 5777 8711
Website: 
http://www.jfa-fc.or.jp

Korea Franchise Association (KFA)
Mr Jongman Lee Manager, Policy & Planning Team
Tel: (82) 2 3471 8135    Fax: (82) 2 3471 8139
Website: 
http://www.ikfa.or.kr

Lebanese Franchise Association (LFA)
Mrs Sara el Eldani Office Manager
Tel: (961) 1 742 134    Fax: (961) 1 744 162

Website: http://www.lfalebanon.com

Macao Chain Stores and Franchise Association
Mr Henry Lei
Tel: (853) 2832 3232

Website:    http://www.mfe.mo

Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA)
Mr Mohd. Faizal Deputy General Manager
Tel: (60) 3 2697 1557    Fax: (60) 3 2697 1559

Website: http://www.mfa.org.my

Moroccan Franchise Association (FMF)
Ms Btissam Omari Residence Kacimi
Tel / Fax: (212) 22 48 58 10

Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ)
Mr David Foster International Delegate
Tel: (64) 9 274 2901    Fax: (64) 9 274 2903
Website: http://www.franchiseassociation.org.nz

Philippines Franchise Association
Ms Mary Joanna Tomagan Senior Project Manager
Tel.: (63) 2 687 0366    Fax.: (63) 2 687 0635
Website: 
http://www.pfa.org.ph

South Africa Franchise Association (FASA)
Mrs Vera Valasis Managing Director
Tel: (27) 11 615 0359    Fax: (27) 11 615 3679
Website: 
http://www.fasa.co.za

Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore) (FLA)
Ms Michelle Kwok Assistant General Manager
Tel: (65) 6333 0292    Fax: (65) 6333 0962
Website: 
http://www.flasingapore.org

Association of Chain and Franchise Promotion Taiwan (ACFPT)
Ms Cindy Lai Project Specialist
Tel: (886) 2 2523 5118    Fax: (886) 2 2523 0229
Website: 
http://www.franchise.org.tw

Franchise and Liscense Association Thailand
Mrs Krit Kanchanabut
Tel: (66) 81 822 7735    Fax: (66) 81 863 7141

 

Europe

Austrian Franchise Association (OFV)
Ms Susanne Seifert Managing Director
Tel: (43) 0 2236 311188    Fax: (43) 0 2236 311343
Website: 
http://www.franchise.at

Belgian Franchise Federation (BFF)
Ms Canine Janssens Corporate Relations Manager
Tel: (32) 2 523 9707 Fax: (32) 2 523 3510
Website: 
http://www.fbf-bff.be

British Franchise Association (BFA)
Ms Phillippa Wilkins CEO
Tel: (44) 0 1235 820470    Fax:(44) 0 1235 832158
Website : 
http://www.thebfa.org

Croatian Franchise Association (FIP)
Ms Nikola Orsanic Vice President
Tel: (385) 98 169 7427
Website: 
http://www.fip.com.hr

Czech Franchise Association (CAF)
Mrs Klara Opletalova Secretary
Tel: (420) 222 513 691 
Website: 
http://www.czech-franchise.cz

Franchise Denmark (FD)
Mr Paul Neale Board member, Legal advisor
Tel: (45) 3330 0330    Fax: (45) 3915 8010
Website:
 
www.franchisedanmark.org/

European Franchise Federation (EFF)
Ms Carol Chopra Executive Director
Tel:  (32) 2 520 1607    Fax: (32) 2 520 1735
Website:
 http://www.eff-franchise.com

Finnish Franchise Association (FFA)
Mr Juha Vastamaki Executive Director
Tel: (358) 9 586 5847 
Website: 
http://www.franchising.fi

French Franchise Federation (FFF)
Ms Chantal Zimmer Director General
Tel: (33) 1 5375 2225    Fax: (33) 1 5375 2220
Website: 
http://www.franchise-fff.com

German Franchise Association (DFV)
Mr Torben L Brodersen Managing Director
Tel:(49) 30 278 9020    Fax: (49) 30 278 90215
Website: 
http://www.franchiseverband.com

Greek Franchise Association (GFA)
Dr Sotiris Yanakakis Board member, International Relations and Legal Counsel
Tel: (30) 210 6985 001-3 Fax: (30) 210 6985 004
Website:
http://www.franchise.org.gr

Hungarian Franchise Association (HFA)
Dr Katalin Mandel Managing Director
Tel: (36) 1 391 7313    Fax: (36) 1 274 4643
Website: 
http://www.franchise.hu

Italian Franchise Association (AIF)
Mr Federico Reggiani Board Member
Tel: (39) 02 2900 3779    Fax: (39) 02 655 5 919
Website: 
http://www.assofranchising.it

Netherlands Franchise Association (NFV)
Mr Jos Burgers Managing Director
Tel: (31) 35 624 2300    Fax: (31) 35 624 9194
Website: 
http://www.nfv.nl

Polish Franchise Organisation (PFO)
Mr Michal Skubiszewski Secretary General
Tel:  (48) 22 560 8035   Fax:  (48) 22 560 8021
Website:http://www.franchise.org.pl

Portuguese Franchise Association (APF)
Ms Cristina Maria Matos General Manager
Tel:  (351)  969 105 891   Fax: (351) 219 112 729
Website:
http://www.apf.org.pt

Russian Franchise Association (RFA)
Mr Alex Aralov Counsellor of the President of RFA
Tel / Fax: 7  499 258 0208

Website: http://www.rusfranch.ru

Swedish Franchise Association (SF)
Mr Johan Martinsson Managing Director
Tel: (46) 31 709 93 66 50    Fax: (46) 31 811 072
Website: 
http://www.franchiseforeningen.se

Swiss Franchise Association (SFV)
Mr Christoph Wildhaber CEO
Tel: (41) 44 208 2555    Fax: (41) 44 208 2526
Website: 
http://www.franchiseverband.ch

Turkish Franchise Association (UFRAD)
Ms Iren Arman Communication Coordinator
Tel: (90) 212 599 1784    Fax: (90) 212 425 9722
Website: 
http://www.ufrad.org.tr

Americas

Argentinean Franchise Association (AAMF)
Mr Lucas Secades Executive Vice President
Tel: (54) 11 4311 4009    Fax: (54) 11 4394 8107
Website:
http://
www.aamf.com.ar

Brazilian Franchise Association (ABF)
Ms Ellen Berton Assistant
Tel: (55) 11 3020 8800    Fax: (55) 11 3020 8802
Website: 
http://www.abf.com.br

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
Ms Janet Donnelly Executive Assistant
Tel: (1) 416 695 2896   Fax: (416) 695 1950

Website: http://www.cfa.ca

Ecuador Franchise Association (AEFRAN)
Ing Guido Santillan Executive Director
Tel: (593) 02 255 4653
Website: 
http://www.aefran.org

Guatemala Franchise Association (AGF)
Mrs Martha Regina Castillo Admin Manager
Tel: (502) 2386 8809    Fax: (502) 2386 8800
Website: 
http://www.guatefranquicias.org/

Mexican Franchise Association (AMF)
Ms Maria Sotelo Executive Director
Tel: (52) 2 661 0655 Fax: (52) 2 663 2178
Website: 
http://franquiciasdemexico.org.mx

USA - International Franchise Association (IFA)
Mr Josh Merin Vice President, International Affairs
Tel: (1) 202 628 8000    Fax: (1) 202 628 0812
Website: 
http://www.franchise.org

Venezuelan Franchise Association (CVF)
Ms Esmaire Delgado Administration Assistant
Tel: (58) 212 992 3397
Website: 
http://www.profranquicias.com

Major Franchising Events

2023
May / 五月
11 – 12 May International Franchise Congress BuyBrand Central Asia
Almaty, Kazakhstan
EMTG
2022
October / 十月
27 – 29 Oct Franchising & Licensing Asia 2022
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Franchising & Licensing Association (Singapore)
20 – 23 Oct 17th Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities
Bangkok, Thailand
World Franchise Associates
July / 七月
14 – 16 Jul Malaysia International Retail and Franchise
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia Retail Chain Association
June / 六月
26 – 29 Jun International Franchise Expo Shanghai
Shanghai, China
World Franchise Associates
12 – 14 Jun International Franchise Expo KSA
Saudi Arabia Riyadh
World Franchise Associates
3 – 5 June FLEI Expo – Franchise & License Expo Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
World Franchise Associates
May / 五月
5 – 7 May Expofranquicia Madrid 2022
Madrid, Spain
Spanish Franchise Association (AEF)

CONTACT US

Hong Kong Franchise Association c/o
 
22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway,
Hong Kong
 
General Enquiries
hkfa@franchise.org.hk

Phone: (852) 2529-9229       

Fax :     (852) 2527-9843