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A haven for homegrown entrepreneurs

By Cheeko B. Ruiz | July 23, 2012 - 12:00am

The franchising industry is clearly making its mark in the Philippines, as seen with the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) which now has 92 members from the original eight entrepreneurs who put up...

Business As Usual

Think small, earn big

July 8, 2002 - 12:00am

These days, a franchise can be bought and opened for business for half the price of a Japanese car. The return on investment is between six months and a year. "In franchising, you sell a business model with...

Business As Usual