MFA Member Survey 2027

FULL SURVEY RESPONSE

SECTION A – RESPONDENT & COMPANY PROFILE
Company Name Infinex Solutions Asia Consultancy Sdn Bhd Brand Name MicFront Public Speaking
Respondent Name Dr Jolynn Ch’ng Designation CEO
Phone Number 0163449930 Email Address micfront.franchise@gmail.com

SECTION B – INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION PLANS FOR 2027
1. Plans to enter/strengthen presence in 2027? Yes – actively planning
2. Main expansion objectives for 2027 Appoint a master franchisee, Secure franchisees or area-development partners, Identify a joint-venture partner, Strengthen the brand’s presence in an existing overseas market, Test market demand and generate business leads

SECTION C – PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FOR 2027
3. ASEAN Priority Markets Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam
4. Beyond ASEAN Markets Breakdown
• Central and Eastern Europe
• Central Asia & CIS
• East Asia China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• MENA — GCC United Arab Emirates
• MENA — Other Middle East
• MENA — North Africa
• North America, Australia & NZ
• South Asia
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Western, Northern & Southern Europe
Other Response

SECTIONS D & E – ENTRY MODELS, BARRIERS & SUPPORT
5. Preferred Market-Entry Models Master franchise, Area-development agreement, Direct or unit franchise, Local strategic partner
6. Significant Expansion Barriers Difficulty identifying credible partners or franchisees, Insufficient market intelligence, Funding and participation costs, Local franchise laws and regulatory requirements, Trademark and intellectual property protection, Human-capital and training capacity, International pricing and unit economics, Limited internal management capacity
7. Support Forms MFA Should Prioritise Country and sector-specific market intelligence, Verified partner and business matching, Trade missions and market visits, Participation in overseas franchise exhibitions, Regulatory and franchise-law guidance, Trademark and intellectual property advisory, International franchise package review, Peer mentoring by internationally experienced MFA members

SECTION F – INTEREST IN MFA’S 2027 PROGRAMME
8. Interest in 2027 International Programme? Yes
Types of Activities Interested Expo/Exhibition, Business Matching, Exploring
9. Additional Comments / Assistance Required

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