Australia Presents A Growing Opportunity For Malaysian Franchisors

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Australia presents a growing opportunity for Malaysian franchise brands, especially in the food and beverage sector, said Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) Chairman Radzali Hassan. In a statement distributed Tuesday at the International Market Updates Session (IMUS): Opportunities and Challenges in Melbourne, Australia session here, he said Malaysian kopitiams had a strong presence in the country. “There is an estimated 50 franchise outlets in Melbourne alone,” Radzali said. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will be organising a Franchise Expansion Programme to Melbourne from Aug 25-26 to help local brands expand and a total of 10 franchisors will join it, including Manhattan Fish Market, Marrybrown and Smart Reader Kids. -- BERNAMA