Identifying Problems in Intl Franchising · 2019-12-16 · – Selecting thethe rightright...
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How to Identify and Avoid Problems in InternationalProblems in International
FranchisingModerator:
Jerry L. Crawford, CFE President
Jani‐King International IncJani‐King International, Inc.
Speakers:
Susan Grueneberg Yoshino Nakajima Kurt Ullman CFESusan GruenebergPartner
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
Yoshino NakajimaChief Development OfficerHome Instead Senior Care
Kurt Ullman, CFEVice President
International DevelopmentTasti D‐Lite LLC
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Overview
• Pre‐Contractual Diligence Facilitates Avoidance of ProblemsAvoidance of Problems– Franchisor commitment & preparation– Selecting the right international target marketsSelecting the right international target markets– Selecting the right international “partner”– Crucial legal considerationsg
• Avoiding, identifying, and solving problems in an active international franchise business– Manageable challenges– Non‐controllable issues
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Critical Steps BeforeEmbarking on an International FranchiseEmbarking on an International Franchise
Relationship
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Franchisor Preparation
• Leadership Commitment
l f d k• International Registration of Trademarks
• Robust Operating Model
• Franchisor’s International Team– Sales– Operations– TrainingS l Ch i– Supply Chain
• Support System
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Market Research & Prioritization
• Identify markets with potential for high growth and lower riskgrowth and lower risk
• Macro‐level market factors– Economic, political, social & regulatory
– Safety & security
• Concept‐specific market factors– Product/service feasibility / y
– End user demand assessment
– Unit franchise & master franchise economic modelUnit franchise & master franchise economic model
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Foreign Market
• Economic KidnappingI f i i l– Importance of training personnel
• Kidnapping avoidance techniques
• Hostage behavior techniques• Hostage behavior techniques
– Involvement of insurance carriers• Training• Training
• Hostage negotiation services
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Foreign Market
• Political and Ethnic ConflictA l i f h i– Analysis of ethnic groups
• “ranked” vs. “unranked” groups
• History of coalitions• History of coalitions
• Geographic disbursement
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Foreign Market
• Political and Ethnic ConflictE l f E h i C fli– Example of Ethnic Conflict
• Affects local area
• Can affect strategic development• Can affect strategic development
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140 Killed in Xinjiang Riots Instigated by U S FundedInstigated by U.S. Funded
Hate Group (CCTV)
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Legal Considerations
• Trademark/IP Protection
l• Contractual Provisions– Capitalization Requirements
– Territorial allocation
– Ownership and structure
– Transfer restrictions
– Force majeure clause
– Relocation provisions
– Dispute Resolutionp
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International “Partner” Selection
• Defined qualification criteria
f f f l b l• Verification of financial capabilities
• Market knowledge, related experience & resources, leadership, people, language
• Cooperation in due diligence and business p gplanning
• Shared vision and strong relationshipShared vision and strong relationship
• Management of expectations between parties
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Local Legal Issues
• Franchise Laws
l• Commercial Agency Laws
• Technology Transfer Laws
• Currency Repatriation Restrictions
• Foreign Corrupt Practices ActForeign Corrupt Practices Act
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Avoiding, Identifying and Solving Problems that Develop After theProblems that Develop After the
Agreements are Signed
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Problems Faced
• Unit economic performance
ff h f• Sufficient growth of new units
• Deficiencies in meeting operational standards
• Deficiencies in meeting brand standards
• Supply chain disruptionsSupply chain disruptions
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Identifying Problem Areas
• Communication is the keyProactive and frequent– Proactive and frequent
– Project tracking and discussion of key performance areasperformance areas
– Regular market visitations– Ongoing market due diligence– Dig deeply to identify issues– Frequent reporting and follow‐up Q+AL t bl id tifi ti li it l ti• Late problem identification limits solutions– No news is not necessarily good news
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Manageable Challenges
• Proficiency in execution
l• Capitalization
• Focus and energy– Shared vision
– Business systemy
• Ownership and management change
• Compliance• Compliance
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Non‐Controllable Issues
• Economic/Currency Volatility
l/ l h• Legal/Regulatory Change
• Political Change
• Disruptive Technology
• Competitive LandscapeCompetitive Landscape
• Social Attitudes
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