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International franchise specialists share advice for 2020, including the importance of adhering to franchise regulations overseas.

Franchising in Vietnam, a country with a GDP per capita of US$6,900, is growing rapidly, with international franchises appearing in the country since 2008.

Franchise development in Asia is expected to increase in 2020, with trends including premier fast foods and STEAM education.

Iain Martin, International Franchising Consultant, shares insights on international franchise development in 2020 and beyond, despite political and economic uncertainty.

Rosemarie Hartnett, President of Abrakadoodle, shares her insights on the opportunities and challenges of international franchise development in 2020 and beyond.

Real estate trends affecting franchising are being discussed globally, with a focus on rent as a percentage of gross sales.

International franchising experts share their views on innovation in various areas, including franchise recruitment and employee incentives.

International franchising experts discuss innovation in areas such as franchise recruitment, employee incentives, and artificial intelligence.

Several countries, including China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are expected to experience high GDP growth rates in 2019, driving new franchise development.

Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS) has promoted William Gabbard to the role of president.

Maintaining a reliable supply chain is crucial for international franchising, as seen in the KFC chicken shortage in the UK.

Traditional consumer marketing campaigns were planned in detail, organized and structured to reach specific groups of consumers in an orderly fashion.

In 2015, I reported on the increasing use of technology in international franchising.

Global use of technology in franchising includes franchise management, development, operations, training, social media, mobile pay, online delivery apps, marketing, and web-based POS systems.

China has undergone significant economic and demographic changes since 1982, with a growing middle class and increased consumer spending.

Bringing a franchise brand to a new country requires significant investment and a positive local investment climate.

International franchise development is a growing trend, with 96% of the world's consumers living outside the US.

The global middle class is on the rise, with Asia expected to drive growth.

There are 4.8 billion unique mobile subscribers today, a 65 percent penetration of the world's population.

The impact of the U.S. presidential election on international franchising is assessed, with a focus on key countries and the challenges facing franchisors in the global market.