Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.

There are no restrictions on franchising in Malawi and a few  U.S. companies have local franchisees.  Opportunities exist for additional franchise operations, as U.S. brands are valued in Malawi, however, a limited number of Malawian businesses have the investment capital available to operate a franchise.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.