Expansion & Growth
Oct 03, 2011 11:54:03 AM

 

With a premium quality product and proven franchise operating system that centered on knowledge based training and achieving customer satisfaction, New Zealand Natural franchise network is fast expanding to 28 countries worldwide and counting.. 

In Singapore, a number of franchisees have signed up recently and are eagerly waiting to own and operate their franchised outlets.

At a recent ice cream blind taste test conducted in Singapore, New Zealand Natural came up as the most preferred choice when tested against two other well known premium imported brands. In addition, new ice cream flavours are being introduced regularly with three new flavours already rolled out this year. 

Fresh, Homemade Greek Yogurt with Local Flavours
Oct 03, 2011 11:51:23 AM

After seeing the various types of yogurt in the market, siblings Eliss and Jielong Pang decided to open Yogurt Place and sell their own brand of Greek Yogurt. 

Greek Yogurt is thicker and creamier than your average yogurt. It also has higher protein and calcium level while being low fat. Besides the plain Greek and a range of fruity flavours, the Yogurt Place has just introduced rich local flavours at the launch of its latest outlet at Marina Square Gallerie Foodcourt. Other locations are Toa Payoh HDB Hub, Downtown East, Ion Orchard, AMK Hub, Jurong Point and NUS UTown.

SOULCENTRE and SOULKIDS to open in San Francisco in 2012
Oct 03, 2011 05:10:21 PM

SoulCentre is delighted to announce the opening of its first SoulCentre and SoulKids Academy in San Francisco, USA, in the summer of 2012. 

Our mission is to unleash the potential and to bring out the best in adults and children alike by providing essential life skills for happiness and success.

Other opportunities are now open, to meet the high demand from global customers.

Contact: Sally Forrest – Managing Director on Singapore – (65) 98752372 

SUBWAY™ reaches 35,000 milestone globally; over 1,100 restaurants in Asia
Oct 03, 2011 11:48:06 AM

The SUBWAY™ chain now has over 35,000 restaurants globally of which over 1,100 are in Asia. The chain continues to grow from strength to strength and have recorded phenomenal growth in emerging countries such as China and India. This can be attributed to the excellent support system in place for franchisees and a commitment to provide customers with the freshest products and healthy options. With the impending entry of the brand in new territories, SUBWAY™ requires Development Agents who will spearhead operations and development. The goal is to build 2,500 restaurants in Asia by 2015. 

For more information, visit www.subway.com  

Art Zone, it’s hip, it’s joy and it’s fun!
Oct 03, 2011 11:44:09 AM

Look out for our 2012 Art Exhibition, entitled ‘Art for Arts’ Sake, the children’s version’ @ The Arts House (The Old Parliament House). 

Be dazzled and inspired by 400pcs of artworks from children of age 3 to 13.

Log on to www.artzone.sg, Tel: 63338203 for more details. 

Shanghai BreadTalk in JV with Ajinomoto Bakery to sell frozen dough to bakery outlets in China
Oct 03, 2011 11:42:16 AM

Shanghai BreadTalk Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of BreadTalk International, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Ajinomoto Bakery, to set up Shanghai ABPan. 

Registered in Shanghai, both companies will collectively contribute up to 46.4 million yuan (S$8.8 million) in this new entity to manufacture and sell frozen dough for bread and Danish pastries to bakery outlets within China.

This partnership taps on Shanghai BreadTalk’s store development expertise and brand power and at the same time leverages on Ajinomoto Bakery’s manufacturing technology to build a strong value chain in the Chinese bread market. 

Yu Sarn Audrey & Partners’ Audrey Yap named as one of the world’s top IP strategists in “IAM 250 – A Guide to the World’s Leading IP Strategists”
Oct 03, 2011 11:56:30 AM

Yu Sarn Audrey & Partners is honoured to announce that our managing partner, Audrey Yap, has been selected for inclusion in the Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM 250 list of The World’s Leading IP Strategists for the third consecutive year. Audrey is one of only a handful of experts from Asia to be selected, and the only one in Singapore.

The 250 world’s best strategists were selected following extensive research by IAM that included personal interviews with members of the IP profession from across the world. The definitive list of the world’s leading IP strategists can be viewed at www.iam-250.com 

Harry Elias Partnership LLP chosen as the winner of the Corporate INTL Magazine 2011 Global Awards for: Securities Law Firm of the Year in Singapore
Oct 03, 2011 11:38:46 AM

 

Harry Elias Partnership LLP have been successfully chosen as the winner of the Corporate Intl Magazine 2011 Global Awards for: Securities Law Firm of the Year in Singapore, and is proud to be named as a finalist for the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2011 in the category of White Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year Singapore.

The research and selection process also consists of a range of criteria, including but not limited to the candidates’ involvement in significant legal cases and legal activity, legal expertise and innovation and strategic vision.

For more information, visit www.harryelias.com 

Gateway Law Corporation establishes office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Oct 11, 2011 09:53:31 AM

Singapore-headquartered Gateway Law Corporation has established a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The office is located on the 23rd floor of Menara UOA Bangsar, a stone’s throw away from “KL Sentral”, and within the same premises as the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office. The Malaysian office will offer full services relating to the protection of intellectual property rights, including trade mark protection and enforcement. It will also offer advice on franchising and licensing-related matters. This new office offers its existing clients a further option as they make their way across the Causeway in search of new franchisees. 

For more information on how we can serve you better, please visit our website at www.gateway-law.com.

Asiawide Franchise Consultants signs up another international strategic partner
Oct 17, 2011 11:24:32 AM



Asiawide Franchise Consultants' 33rd strategic partner is Jose Antonio Cavaco of Portugal.
By constantly adding new overseas strategic partners, it aims to broaden and deepen its international network so that its clients can benefit from the information and local knowledge provided by these partners. 

Visit our website at http://www.asiawidefranchise.com/InternationalPartners.aspx  
 
Top Franchise Asia Franchise directory listing has been successfully launched
Oct 20, 2011 02:22:22 PM

Top Franchise Asia (www.topfranchiseasia.com), powered by Astreem Consulting, is a directory dedicated to business owners and franchisors to increase their online presence by listing with us. It is also a portal for investors and entrepreneurs to find suitable business opportunities or franchise opportunities.

TFASIA is currently offering a two month trial plan for all new members. Register for free to start listing your franchise business today! 

Astreem's upcoming franchising events and workshops: 
24 Nov 2011 – Astreem Franchising workshop 
07 Dec 2011 – Business Opportunities Showcase Singapore (BOSS)