Oct–Dec 2025 Asia Franchise & Business Opportunities — At a Glance
This issue gives you a fast tour of Asia’s franchising scene—who showed up, what mattered, and what’s next.
Major Events
- FLAsia 2025 (Sep 18–20, Marina Bay Sands): 5,800+ attendees, 250+ brands.
- Chinese-Language Franchising Conference: 120+ participants at its inaugural run.
- SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia 2025
- Franchise Expo Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur): Regional brands and investors under one roof.
What You’ll Learn
- How to expand into Southeast Asia with the right partners and formats.
- China franchise law essentials, with practical case studies.
- Smarter kitchen equipment procurement amid tariff swings and supply volatility.
- Protecting your brand: insights from IP Week @ SG 2025 and Baker McKenzie seminars.
Brand & Market Spotlights
- Shihlin Taiwan Street Food: Expansion story and lessons learned.
- Highlights from The Business Show Asia 2025 on growth, funding, and scaling.
China Focus & What’s Next
- Franchise China Shanghai 2025 (Aug 8–10) recap.
- Preview: China Franchise Expo 2026, Beijing (May 29–31).
- From SMEICC 2025: How to navigate Southeast Asia’s shifting business landscape.
Skim this issue to see where opportunities are heating up—and the playbooks winning across the region.