WHY GO GLOBAL? PROACTIVE REASONS 1.Increased profits 2.Unique goods or services 3.Technological advantage 4.Exclusive market information 5.Owner-manager desire 6.Economies of scale
WHY GO GLOBAL? REACTIVE REASONS 1. Competitive pressures 2. Declining domestic demand 3. Overcapacity 4. Proximity to customers 5. Counterattack foreign competition
GLOBAL STRATEGIES A.EXPORT STRATEGIES B.CONTRACTUAL STRATEGIES C.INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
EXPORT STRATEGIES 1.INDIRECT 2.DIRECT AGENT / DISTRIBUTOR 3.DIRECT BRANCH / SUBSIDIARY
CONTRACTUAL STRATEGIES LICENSING FRANCHISING TECHNICAL AGREEMENTS SERVICE CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS CONSTRUCTION / TURNKEY CONTRACTS CONTRACT MANUFACTURE COUNTERTRADE AGREEMENTS
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES 1.SOLE VENTURE (a)NEW ESTABLISHMENT (b)ACQUISITION 2.JOINT VENTURE (a)NEW ESTABLISHMENT (b)ACQUISITION
Global Franchise Explosion Increased disposable income Rising educational levels Universal cultural trends More women entering workforce Smaller families with more incomes Enthusiasm of younger generations Demand for quality & service
Why Franchise? More rapid expansion at lower capital cost Motivated owner/operators Economies of scale and operating efficiencies Revenue Location Flexibility
Barriers to Global Franchising Culture, Culture, Culture! Location, Location, Location! Intellectual Property Protection Political/Legal Framework Availability of Raw Materials Availability of Skilled Managers Education and Training Quality Control Marketing Strategy