Free guides for buying a franchise and franchising your business in Japan, plus the latest articles from the Quality Franchise Association.
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A proposed location’s catchment area is not necessarily a contractually protected territory. Here is how to check territorial rights, nearby openings and delivery arrangements in disclosure documents and franchise agreements.
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Are you treating company-owned outlet profits as a forecast of franchisee earnings? For businesses developing a franchise network in Japan, this guide explains how to build an evidence-based financial model and present and disclose it properly.
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Anytime Fitness membership in Japan exceeded 1.2 million at the end of July 2026, with 1,282 gyms nationwide. The opening of its Nishi-Koyama gym also marked the brand’s 6,000th location worldwide.
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