Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.
Last Published: 2/15/2019
Since 2011, the Tajik government regulates franchising activities through the Law on Concessions and Tajik Civil Code, part 2, article 49, Commercial Concession Agreement.  Franchising opportunities may be discussed with the U.S. Embassy.  There are three major water bottling companies operating under franchising agreements in Tajikistan.  Coca Cola is operated by Turkish Company CCI. CCI Tajikistan was established in 2015 and produces, distributes and sells sparkling and still beverages.  CCI Tajikistan serves a consumer base of 9 million with 1 plant and more than 100 employees in Tajikistan.  Its product portfolio comprises Bonaqua, Burn, Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola zero, Fanta, Fuse Tea, Piko and Sprite.  A local company has operated Pepsi Co in Tajikistan since 2017.  A joint venture Obi Zulol produces RC Cola branded soft drinks in Tajikistan.  There have been several inquiries from local Tajik companies about opening U.S. fast-food franchises in Dushanbe, but the parent companies have not expressed reciprocal interest in the Tajik market.
 

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