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CANADIAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

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Canadian businessmen optimistic over prospects of

By Des Ferriols | September 11, 2001 - 12:00am

Despite the economic slowdown, Canadian businessmen are optimistic over the prospects of Philippine franchising industry, particularly in the consumer market. Canadian ambassador Robert Colette said yesterday that...

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