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

Franchisors have traditionally had little to look for with respect to IDB funded projects. IDB recognizes it as a legitimate product/service delivery method and project procurement as well as Bank-Executed Operational work could be performed by franchised entities.

To learn about specific opportunities for franchising in countries of interest to your firm see the “Franchising” section of each country’s Country Commercial Guide.

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.