Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.
Last Published: 11/29/2017

Moldova is among a few countries in the world that have separate legislation dealing with franchising. Franchising is gaining popularity in fast food and retail of consumer goods, cosmetics and apparel.  The number of sales outlets carrying internationally recognized brands in the capital city of Chisinau is growing and the presence of vendors of foreign-made goods and the opening of large shopping malls further suggest that franchising provides business opportunities in retailing and services.   U.S. companies such as McDonalds, KFC, Best Western Hotels, and Coca Cola have operated franchises in Moldova for several years.

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