Latest news on franchise report
Petaling Jaya, 6th March 2026, The Malaysian Franchise Association has urged that consumers be allowed to decide the sweetness level of their beverages, rather than have the matter dictated by government policy. Its secretary-general, Khairul Azman Yusoh, was responding to calls from health activists for Malaysia to emulate Thailand’s new sugar policy. Asked whether local…
Putrajaya, 6th March 2026, When bazaar-goers spotted stalls from popular chains like Zus Coffee and Mixue at Ramadan bazaars this year, the reaction online was immediate. Some welcomed the arrival of familiar names selling drinks at about RM4 – often cheaper than similar beverages sold by small vendors. Others, however, worried that the presence of…
Kuala Lumpur, 12 Feb 2026, Persatuan Francais Malaysia (MFA) menyasarkan nilai pelaburan berpotensi berjumlah RM600 juta melalui pameran Francais Antarabangsa Malaysia (FIM) 2026, meningkat daripada RM424 juta yang dicatatkan tahun lepas. Pengerusi MFA, Datuk Dr Radzali Hassan berkata sasaran itu berasaskan keyakinan industri yang semakin kukuh serta rekod prestasi pameran tahunan itu dalam menjana hasil…
Kuala Lumpur, 12 Feb 2026, The Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) is targeting an estimated RM600 million in potential investment value from the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2026 exhibition, up from RM424 million recorded last year. MFA Chairman, Datuk Dr Radzali Hassan, said the target reflects growing industry confidence and the strong track record of the…
Kuala Lumpur, 29th Jan 2026 A total of 71 foreign food and beverage (F&B) franchisors were registered to operate in Malaysia as of Dec 31, 2025, representing 42% of the 170 F&B franchisors on the national register, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) said. In a written parliamentary reply published on Parliament’s website,…
Kuala Lumpur, 15th Dec 2025, Malaysia aims to establish the Asean Franchise Gateway to serve as a regional launchpad for franchise expansion across Southeast Asia. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the initiative would streamline regulations and provide legal, intellectual property, halal certification and logistics support for local and foreign brands…
Kuala Lumpur, 15 Dis 2025, MALAYSIA menetapkan sasaran tinggi untuk mencapai RM100 bilion dalam jualan francais negara menjelang 2030, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid yang juga Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah berkata, sasaran itu mampu dicapai sekiranya industri francais mengekalkan kadar pertumbuhan tahunan antara lapan hingga 10 peratus,…
Kuala Lumpur, 15 Dec 2025, Malaysia has set an ambitious target to achieve RM100 billion in national franchise sales by 2030, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the target is attainable provided the franchise industry sustains an annual growth rate…
