Angola - FranchisingAngola - Franchising
Strong consumer demand exists in Angola for international franchises, particularly for well-known brands. Shopping centers are expanding in Angola with currently ten complexes open in Luanda. One of these shopping centers, Xyami, has expanded into the secondary cities of Benguela and Lubango. International franchises operating in Angola include: Yum Brands’ Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Pizza Hut through their Portuguese license holder, Brazilian companies Bob’s Burgers and O Boticario (cosmetics), Wimpy (UK), Sport Zone and Salsa (Portugal), Aldo (Canada), Tendam Group (Spain) with its four brands Cortefiel, Pedro Del Hierro, Springfield and Women’Secret.
Franchises, as with other businesses operating in Angola, face a challenging business environment especially with difficulties in accessing foreign exchange for royalty payments and imported products. There are no legal restrictions on establishing a franchise business model in Angola.
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.
Franchises, as with other businesses operating in Angola, face a challenging business environment especially with difficulties in accessing foreign exchange for royalty payments and imported products. There are no legal restrictions on establishing a franchise business model in Angola.
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.