United States Brands looking for Philippine Partners

Philippines rising economy makes the country becomes the attractive target for United States franchises as it expands in Asia.

International director on IFA a United States based association Josh Merin said that foreign businessmen are seeking on Philippine business community.


Philippine trade mission in the Philippines was visited for the first time in order to pitch its business concepts on Philippine franchises.

Representatives from different delegations which include 14 franchises from America were interested in expanding in Philippines. Those 14 American franchises were Jan-Pro Cleaning, Edible Arrangement, Panda Express, New York Pizzeria, Pretzelmaker, World of Beer, Title Boxing Club, Great American Cookies, PJ’s Coffee, Marble Slab, RadioShack, Tilted Pub and Eatery, Wow CafĂ© and Tutor Doctor.

According to Merin, trade mission to Philippines hits a high record as per compared to India and China in which it signifies their interest in Philippine market.

Most American brands on the delegations consider Philippines as master franchisees for their brand development. These master franchisees will be allowed to create sub-franchise then sell its unit in the Philippines.

Filipino national will owned these US brands and majority of its revenue will be ours, 90% will be in the Philippines and only a portion of stream will be going back to the United States as the franchisor payment for royalty.

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