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AFFI projects 25% growth in sales

By Louella Desiderio | September 18, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) expects its sales to grow between 20-to-25 percent this year from a year ago, even as its member-firms’ losses due to the port congestion could potentially...

Business

Filipino Franchise Show prepares entrepreneurs for ASEAN integration

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | September 17, 2014 - 4:40pm

The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) aims to prepare entrepreneur for ASEAN 2015 Integration in this year’s...

Business

Big franchise show set

September 3, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) is all set to hold its annual Filipino Franchise Show.

Business

BPI Family Savings bags award

January 7, 2014 - 12:00am

BPI Family Savings Bank’s Ka-Negosyo Franchising Loan won the Chairman’s Award by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), Best SME Bank by the Alpha South East Asia (SEA) magazine, Gold Medal Award...

Banking

More aggressive Potato Corner wins ‘Franchise of the Year’

November 14, 2013 - 12:00am

The company that French fries built just won a major award. And it is getting more aggressive than ever.

Food and Leisure

Eastern Petroleum unveils explosion-proof LPG tank

By Iris Gonzales | October 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Eastern Petroleum aims to capture a huge chunk of the 14 million-tank LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) market in the country as it made its entry into the business, its top official said in a recent interview.

Business

Patronize local franchises – AFFI

By Louella Desiderio | October 6, 2013 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) is calling on entrepreneurs to invest in local franchises to help the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector grow.

Business

Potato Corner to open more stores

By Louella Desiderio | October 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Flavored french fries retailer Potato Corner aims to have a total   of 380 local stores and 165 outlets overseas by the end of next year   as it seeks to grow its business, an official said....

Business

Free franchising sessions at AFFI show

September 15, 2013 - 12:00am

The best homegrown franchise companies from the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) will share the secrets of their success at the free seminars and workshops scheduled during the 12th Filipino Franchise...

Business

Franchisers urged to look at Myanmar

By Louella Desiderio | October 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Franchisers are advised to consider setting up businesses in Myanmar to grow, as that country moves to attract more investments.

Business