China, Franchising and the 2008 Olympics: Is the Time Right?

China is now the largest franchise market in the world, and the 2008 Olympic Games has the potential to further expand this market. In respect of merchandizing, the BOCOG has utilized the franchise model to an unprecedented level. China's IP laws have been in substantial compliance with international standards for several years now, but enforcement has been a problem. The Olympic Games has forced the Chinese government to implement the groundwork for effective IPR protection.

9 minute readJune 02, 2008 at 12:58 AM

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A SHORT HISTORY

The current state of the franchising industry in China is phenomenal when one considers its history. Franchising was virtually non-existent in China in the early 1990s: China

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