Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.
Last Published: 12/10/2018

Bangladeshi companies continue to show strong interest in opening U.S. franchises.  There are no regulations barring franchise operations and growing access to global supply chains has improved product quality and reliability.  Sbarro Inc., Kenny Rogers’ Roasters, Tony Roma’s, Johnny Rockets, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Coldstone Creamery and other U.S. companies have successfully opened franchises in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has a growing middle class and a sizeable percentage of the population that spends on foods and beverages.  Bangladesh’s 156 million people are also located in a small geographic area, thereby providing a large and geographically concentrated consumer base.
 

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