Caracas to bring together US and Venezuelan brands on 12 November
The Caracas Marriott will host a day of talks on bilateral business and investment, with McDonald’s, KFC and Century 21 among the announced participants.
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The latest franchise news from Venezuela: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Cavececo forecasts 15% growth for Venezuelan shopping centres in 2027
Cavececo forecasts 15% growth for Venezuela’s shopping centres in 2027 and highlights progress in simplifying tax administration.
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llaollao grows 23% in Latin America as it adds Venezuela
The chain topped €100 million in global sales in the first nine months of the year and added Venezuela to its Latin American expansion in October.
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Granier arrives in Barquisimeto through a partnership with Maraplus
Granier joins Maraplus at its first branch in Venezuela’s Lara state, bringing pharmacy, beauty and food offerings together on Avenida Los Leones.
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Algorithmics franchisees connect Caracas and Luque
Algorithmics franchise partners in Venezuela and Paraguay met to share local strategies, operational practices and ideas for collaboration.
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McDonald’s Venezuela aims to raise donations through 95,000 charity hearts
The ninth Gracias de Corazón campaign will support Casa Ronald McDonald and Buena Voluntad through donations across the national network.
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Venezuela announces changes to fiscal devices and taxpayer registration
The government has announced the suspension of mandatory fiscal devices and a reduction in the register of special taxpayers.
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SAPI brings trade mark advice to businesses in Caracas
The pilot scheme ‘SAPI Takes to the Streets’ includes franchises and began by assisting 44 premises managers, entrepreneurs and visitors at Metrocenter.
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Arturos plans expansion and refurbishment in Venezuela for 2027
Arturos is preparing its investment plan for 2027 and aims to reach between 200 and 220 restaurants in Venezuela over the next five to ten years.
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ProFranquicias brings Focus On! 2026 to Maracaibo
Held in Maracaibo for the first time, the event brought together business leaders from Zulia and shared national brands’ experiences with the region’s business community.
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llaollao enters Venezuela with two shops in Caracas
The Spanish frozen yoghurt brand has opened in Las Mercedes and Sambil Chacao, making Venezuela its sixth Latin American market.
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Studio F plans seven franchised stores in Venezuela
The Colombian brand has announced four openings in 2026 and a further three in 2027, with an initial investment of more than US$2 million.
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H&M to open its largest store in Venezuela at Sambil Valencia
H&M’s second store in Venezuela will open in November 2026 at Sambil Valencia, covering 2,208 square metres.
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SmartFit: the regional scale behind its expansion into Venezuela
Venezuela will become SmartFit’s 17th market. Its expansion offers a look at the regional reach of a brand entering the country with a low-cost model.
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Fit Concept Store brings regional experience to Venezuela
Smart Fit’s operator in Venezuela is led by the executive team that developed gyms in Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.
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Kia opens its sixth Venezuelan dealership in Puerto Ordaz
The opening expands Kia’s network in Venezuela, adding after-sales service, technical support and spare parts provision in the Guayana region.
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Smart Fit Venezuela offers regional access on selected membership plans
Membership plans with regional access will allow members to train at more than 2,100 Smart Fit gyms across Latin America, according to the announcement of the brand’s launch in Venezuela.
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QFA brings together guides on franchise agreements in Venezuela
QFA’s resources cover territorial exclusivity, reservation payments and preparing franchise offers for Venezuela’s franchising community.
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BAIC and Bera expand their networks ahead of Autofest Caracas
BAIC opens in Santa Mónica and Bera Cars enters Miranda, as Autofest Caracas announces its return from 23 to 25 October.
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Smart Fit opens in Chacaíto with more than 150 exercise machines
The Caracas gym is now open, spanning more than 2,000 square metres and combining workout facilities, group classes and digital services.
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Maracaibo reports tax and administrative benefits for over 70 business owners
Local media report benefits for more than 70 business owners in Maracaibo. Here is what is documented and what prospective franchisors and franchisees should verify.
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Venezuela records 91 supermarket openings in 2026
Banca y Negocios reports 91 supermarket openings in 2026. What can the franchise sector learn from this figure, and what are its limitations?
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SmartFit opts for a local franchisee in Venezuela
The Brazilian chain explains its decision to work with a local franchisee and take a gradual approach to market entry, backed by capital discipline.
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Trade mark applications in Venezuela point to an upturn in 2026
Applications could rise by up to 10% in 2026, according to sources consulted by Bloomberg Línea. The recovery remains modest.
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Empresas Polar opens registration for its 1,000 Businesses Programme
The initiative aims to help establish 1,000 businesses in Venezuela over 15 years. Registration is free, according to Diario Panorama.
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Franchise Lab in Mendoza: key considerations for Venezuela
A training initiative has been announced in Mendoza. Here is what Venezuela’s franchise community should check before taking part.
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Franchising in Venezuela: what announcements tell investors
A planned opening and a possible corporate sale call for different interpretations. What the reports confirm, and what investors still need to know.
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Crema Helados seeks new franchisees in Venezuela
The brand has announced opportunities in Caracas and other locations, backed by a network of more than 60 franchises across 20 states.
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Telefónica Venezuela: sale process reportedly revived
A report suggests Telefónica has revived the sale of its Venezuelan subsidiary. There is no official confirmation, and no changes have been announced for franchise businesses.
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Smart Fit to enter Venezuela with a franchise in Caracas
The gym chain plans to open in Chacaíto on 28 September. A franchisee with experience across the region will run the operation.
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