Franchising in Japan:
“The franchise model in the U.S. is thriving. Even more so, there is an increasing number of franchisors that are focusing on the rising demand for American goods and services across the Pacific in Japan. An independent study by the World Franchise Council revealed that Japan is among the largest Asian franchise markets, with over 270,000 franchised units and close to 1,300 active franchise concepts.”
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