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Wendy’s to open 12 stores this year

By Louella Desiderio | March 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Hamburger chain Wendy’s is planning to open 12 new stores in the country this year to support its aim of growing the business, an official said.

Business

PFA plans partnerships with banks

By Louella Desiderio | March 7, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is planning to forge partnerships with more banks this year to facilitate easier access to financing of individuals planning to get into franchise businesses.

Business

Wendy's taps Globe for communications solutions

By Lawrence Agcaoili | July 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Wenphil Corp., the Philippine franchisee of Wendy’s International, has tapped Globe Telecom to provide communications solutions to the company as it sees its sales breaching the P1-billion mark by the end of...

Business

OFWs urged to venture into business

By Ehda Dagooc | July 12, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippines is urged to provide effective and sound programs or mechanics to further encourage more Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families to venture into business.

Freeman Cebu Business

OFWs urged to invest in franchising

By Ehda Dagooc | June 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippine franchise industry, through the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is reiterating its call to encourage the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the...

Freeman Cebu Business

Entrepreneurs encouraged to join franchise expo

June 18, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is encouraging good business concepts from Cebu to participate in the “franchise incubation” set up by the organization for the upcoming 17th International Franchise...

Freeman Cebu Business

Franchise Asia Phl gets powerhouse support

May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

The country’s biggest names in the Philippine franchising sector led by Elizabeth Pardo-Orbeta, CFE, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) president and Wendy’s Phils. chairman, together with event...

Business

PFA reiterates warning on bogus franchise offers

By Ehda Dagooc | September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Although the rate of franchise scams in the Philippines has declined significantly over the years, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is reiterating its warning to companies and potential franchise owners...

Freeman Cebu Business

Local companies, brands urged to participate in Franchise Asia

By Ehda Dagooc | August 20, 2011 - 12:00am

As the Philippines aims to be known as the “franchise hub in Asia,” the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is urging Cebuano companies to participate in the upcoming “Franchise Asia 2011,”...

Freeman Cebu Business

Franchise Expo 2010 opens at SMX today

July 16, 2010 - 12:00am

The much-awaited Franchise Expo 2010 kicks off at the SMX Convention Center at 9:30 a.m. today (July 16), with Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis leading the business community...

Business