JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MFA

Fast track to success (Fastway Courier)
New Zealand - Fastway Couriers' enthusiasm for tackling international markets has brought it success at this year's Franchise Awards. Fastway won the Supreme Award and the Master Franchisee of the Year Award at Saturday night's annual event. New Zealand Herald - 4 Oct 2002

A&W prepare for bitter battle
Once famous for its curly fries, Coney Dog and root beer floats, the local A&W chain is bleeding. ..Perhaps, A&W’s biggest drawback has been its tendency to stand still. “The only thing I remember about A&W is its root beer,” chuckled one observer. Channelnewsasia.com - 2 Oct 2002

Franchise Roadblocks
Entrepreneur.com - Our tips for dealing with the real-life scenarios you'll face when investigating and investing in a franchise. 28 Oct 2002.

Sime group aiming for more motor franchises
SIME DARBY Bhd is looking to expand its motor vehicle franchises regionally to grow the most profitable segment of its business, and lessen the impact of losing the exclusive wholesale rights to BMW cars in Malaysia. The Star, 1 Nov 2002

Secret Recipe’s successful 5-year streak
IT is no longer a secret that Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd has grown steadily over the past five years to become one of Malaysia’s highly successful home grown cafe bakery franchise operators. Most well-known for its award-winning cheese cakes, the company now has 35 Secret Recipe outlets in Peninsular Malaysia, mostly located in the Klang Valley, and three other outlets in Singapore. The Star, 28 Oct 2002

EQS Buka Lapan Restoran Chicken King di Kedah

Nelson's - Want to own a business ?

Dairy King Franchise Opportunity
Dairy King Franchise Opportunity available in Giant Klang. Interested, please call 03-79837922/0

Franchise frenzy
To mark the end of the National Franchise Week Business Europe takes a look at a growing industry that has an annual turnover of £9.3 billion in the UK alone. Franchise systems have increased by 24% over the last 5 years and franchises have become a major part of the retail and services economy. But specialists warn that franchising requires careful planning and control to succeed, and should not be seen as a "get rich quick" scheme. Business Europe, 16 Oct 2002.

MFA & EFSDA ANJUR KEJOHANAN GOLF PIALA KDYMM SULTAN KEDAH

Owning A Franchise Is A Great Business Opportunity
Franchising offers many advantages to an entrepreneur. As a small business person you can ''buy into'' a well established venture, with a proven formula for success. Carefully following this formula offers you significant odds for success. The franchiser should provide solid advice (often mandates) and assistance with site selection, management, advertising, accounting and product research and development to aid the overall franchise organization's success. The Post Journal - US, 7 Oct 02

Grandma’s secret recipes made famous (The Chicken Rice Shop)
Her fourth outlet at Subang Parade opened in March, and her fifth, is at Dataran Prima, where she runs her central kitchen – equipped with cold and chill rooms - to control the sauces, marinades and food. Being in Malaysia, where it is multi-cultural, we must have Halal products as we cannot just serve a segment of the market. The Star 7 Oct 2002.

How Much Are You Worth?
Profits and perks, taxes and take-home salary -- they are some of the things an entrepreneur mulls when cutting his or her own paycheck. BusinessWeek, 2 Oct 02.

England Optical plans 500 China outlets
ENGLAND Optical Group (M) Sdn Bhd, the largest optical chain store in the country, plans by 2010 to have 500 outlets in China where it now has eight outlets. The Star, 2 Oct 02

BLACK CANYON BREWING UP FIRST BRANCH IN MALAYSIA
Thailand-based coffee chain, is set to open its first outlet in Malaysia.

VISION Care Group sasar 20 cawangan francais akhir tahun depan
VISION Care Group Sdn Bhd (VCGSB) pengendali rangkaian kedai cermin mata Focus Point mensasar untuk mempunyai 20 cawangan yang difrancaiskan menjelang akhir tahun depan. Berita Harian - 29 Sept 2002.

Laura Ashley restructuring European operations
Laura Ashley - the fashion retailer owned by MUI Holdings, is restructuring its European business, which has been blamed for dragging the company into the red in its first half. ...Franchise partners would make sure the product was selected properly and that the sizing was appropriate for the market. They have better knowledge of their own markets.. - The Star, 27 Sept 02

TESCO WORKING WITH STATE BODIES TO AID SMEs GROW
HYPERMARKET giant Tesco is working closely with the federal and state agencies and local chambers of commerce

Homegrown Marrybrown sets pace
The fast-food chain is an example of a homegrown company KL wants to promote as investment flows slow down. The Straits Times, Singapore - 25 Sept 2002

Set Up Joint Venture Companies To Enhance Trade, Says Rafidah
Rafidah said that there were many possible areas where Malaysian and Xi'an businessmen could collaborate in like halal products, infrastructure development information and communication technology (ICT), education, franchising and tourism. Bernama, September 24,2002

No threat to Toyota assembly franchise, says UMW chief
UMW Holdings Bhd, Malaysia's third largest car assembler, says its Toyota franchise is secure. Dismissing the notion that UMW may lose the production of Toyota cars to the Japanese carmaker's plants in Thailand. Business Times, Singapore - September 24, 2002

Demand for premises to operate franchises
Strong franchise names like the McDonald’s and KFC are regarded as crowd pullers in shopping centres and townships. The Star, 23 Sep 02

Senheng to spend RM7.5m on stores upgrade
MALAYSIA’S largest electric chain store Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd plans to invest some RM7.5mil to upgrade at least 30 of its existing outlets into what it calls flagship stores, according to managing director Lim Kim Heng. The Star, 24 Sept 02

FRANCHISE INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA 2002
Perhimpunan Terbesar Penggiat Francais Antarabangsa Di Malaysia

PELUANG USAHAWAN TEROKAI INDUSTRI FRANCAIS
"Objektif program ini adalah untuk mengenengahkan perniagaan francais sebagai satu stretegi terbaik dalam membangunkan usahawan" - Awalan Abdul Aziz, Setiausaha Agung MFA

ANUGERAH FRANCAIS MALAYSIA 2000/2001 - milik 10 pemenang
Tahniah & Syabas kepada para pemenang

FRANCAIS TEMPATAN PERLU TEROKAI PASARAN DUNIA
Persatuan Francais Malaysia (MFA) dan Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan (KPUn) perlu mengenal pasti lebih banyak syarikat francais tempatan yang bersedia untuk menerokai pasaran luar

MFA Senarai 17 Francaisor

MALAYSIAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO CHINA ( XIAN, HONHQING AND SHANGHAI ) , 22 - 28 September, 2002

TPM Akan Sampaikan Anugerah Francais
Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi akan menyampaikan Anugerah Francais Malaysia 2002 pada 22 Ogos ini

Franchise Ops To Add 60% to Reliance Sales In 3 Years
Leading tour and travel operators Reliance Pacific Bhd expects its franchise business to contribute 60% to the groups sales in three years, said Chan Meng Fatt, the group managing director of its travel division.

MALAM ANUGERAH FRANCAIS MALAYSIA 2002
Dato' Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi akan menyampaikan Anugerah Francais Malaysia pada 22 Ogos 2002 di Hotel Shangri-La, Kuala Lumpur

Seminar Kebangsaan Keusahawanan Pelancongan

MFA Perkenal Logo, Dua Anugerah Baru
Persatuan Francais Malaysia (MFA) hari ini memperkenalkan logo rasmi dan dua kategori baru dalam Anugerah Tahunan Francais Malaysia 2000/2001.

SenHeng Laksana Francais Tahun Depan
SENHENG Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd (Senheng), antara peruncit peralatan elektrik terbesar tempatan akan melaksanakan program francais bermula tahun depan

The Business Breeding ENTREPRENEURS
The franchise opportinity is designed for people who have already experienced success in their lives and yet still seek the challenge of achievement fulfillment and life style many only dream of.

Kyross Kebab To Open In Pakistan
GETTMORE Group Sdn Bhd held a signing ceremony for the kyros kebab aster franchise between Gettmore Group and Azhar A.Khan for Pakistan.

RM 5 juta Bantu Wanita Sertai Bidang Usahawan
Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan Menyediakan peruntukan khas RM 5juta bagi membantu wanita dalam bidang keusahawanan.

Singer Perkenal Mesin Jahit Neptune
SINGER (M) Sdn Bhd (singer) melancarkan mesin jahit 'Neptune' model terbaru.

Sedia Kemudahan Biayai Industri Francais
Institusi kewangan diminta menyediakan lebih banyak kemudahan pembiayaan kepada industri francais bagi memantapkan lagi industri itu.

Usahawan Perlu Fahami Teknologi, Strategi Perniagaan
Sekarang masa yang paling sesuai untuk menggabungkan segala sumber yang ada serta mengadakan jalinan strategik dengan agensi pada peringkat negeri mahupun peringkat Persekutuan

Peluang Perniagaan Vital Years
; Vital Years menolong kanak-kanak dari pelbagai peringkat atau latar belakang untuk belajar membaca dengan pantas dalam proses mendidik cara menulis, bercakap, mendengar dan dapar menggalakan kemahiran berfikir secara kreatif tanpa kesilapan.

TD Cars will export classic styled sports models to Japan
TD Cars (Malaysia) Sdn bhd, which holds the rights to manufacture TD2000 classic styled sports roadsters, will export to Japan starting this month. It has appointed AI Auto Co Ltd as its exclusive distributers in the Japan market.

Rhythm sasar 50 francaisi akhir tahun depan
RHYTHM Consolidated Bhd (Rhythm) pemegang francais 'Kedai Buku dan Alat Tulis Rhythm' mensasarkan mendapat diantara 40 dan 50 francaisi di seluruh negara menjelang tahun depan.

SenHeng pelbagai produk khidmat
SENHENG Electric Sdn Bhd (SenHeng), pengendali rangkaian kedai elektrik SenHeng merancang mengukuhkan kedudukannya dengan memperkenalkan pelbagai pembaharuan yang memberi lbih nilai kepada pelanggannya.

Malaysia akan jadi pintu masuk strategik ke AFTA
Malaysia akan menggunakan kedudukannyan sebagai pintu masuk strategik ke Kawasan Perdagangan Bebas Asean (AFTA), kata Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz, hari ini.

Kementerian keluarkan RM1 juta kepada 21 syarikat francaisor
Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan mengeluarkan geran sebanyak RM1 juta kepada 21 syarikat francaisor dinegara ini dalam usaha menjadikan sistem francais sebagai satu strategi ke arah masyarakat perdagangan dan perindustrian bumiputera.

DIY trend yang kian di gemari di Malaysia
Kedai Home Power DIY merupakan Pusat DIY moden yang unggul untuk pemulihan rumah dan pembaikan rumah.

Nesh belanja RM2juta bina arca wau
Sistem penapisan Nesh Life Water berupaya mengubah air paip biasa dan air tercemar kepada air berkualiti tinggi.

99 Speedmart pelaburan berisiko rendah
    Konsep kedai serbaneka 99 Speedmart telah direka untuk menawarkan kepada pengguna cara membeli belah dengan mudah, cermat dan selesa tanpa kesesakan orang ramai yang biasanya dilihat di pasar raya atau pasar raya besar.

PharmaCare to limit total outlets to 30
Johor Corp unit PharmaCare Medicine Shoppe Sdn Bhd, which plans to open 14 new PharmaCare outlets throughout the peninsula between 2003 and 2007, wants to limit the total number of owned and franchised outlets to 30.

England Optical Mahu Buka 100 Kedai di China
ENGLAND Optical Group (M) Sdn Bhd (EOG) pengedali rangkaian kedai cermin mata terbesar di negara ini, merangcang membuka 100 buah kedainya di China menjelang akhir tahun depan dibawah satu program dana modal teroka francais syarikat itu.

Sistem Francais Cara Niaga Berisiko Rendah
Pembangunan sector francais di Malaysia bermula daripada inspirasi Perdana Menteri, Datuk Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamad yang menyifatkan satu cabang perniagaan yang boleh oleh kaum bumiputera. Ekoran itu, pada Ogos 1992, Majlis Pembangunan Negara telah menetapkan Unit Penyelarasan dan Pelaksanaan (UPP) dibawah Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM), berperanan sebagai Pusat Francais Setempat. Keseriusan kerajaan untuk memaastika sector francais ini telah berjaya boleh dicerminkan melalui penubuhan Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan (KPU) pada 1995 yang sekaligus menyerapkan Bahagian Pembangunan Francais UPP, JPM ke Bahagian Francais dan Vendor kementerian itu.

Pameran Francais di PWTC 12 September 2002

Fastway Couriers franchise opportunities
Unique and exciting franchise opportunities are now available....

Pelan Induk Makanan Halal Dirangka
SERDANG, Selasa - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berkata, kerajaan sedang merangka pelan induk bagi pengeluaran makanan halal untuk memenuhi kehendak pasaran yang semakin berkembang.

Lima cawangan McDonalds di Lima Stesen Minyak ProJet
RM 12 juta untuk lima cawangan kedai McDonalds di lima Stesen Minyak ProJet yang baru.

MFA, KPUn Anjur 25 Kursus
PERSATUAN Francais Malaysia (MFA) dan Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan (KPUn) akan mengendalikan 25 kursus sepanjang tahun ini bagi membangunkan usahawan serta tenaga pakar dalam bidang francais.

Seminar Akta Francais (2 - 3 April 2002)
Program adalah terbuka kepada awam berbentuk seminar pendidikan akta selama sehari setengah.

Franchise Basic Business Course in Genting Highland (1 - 3 March)
A comprehensive introduction to franchising for individuals who are considering acquiring a franchise business.

SINMA Expands Sales Territory Through Franchising
SINMA, Malaysia’s leading costume jewellery retailer, opens 4 new franchise outlets within a year of launching its franchise programme. The December 2000 opening of its first franchise outlet in Miri, Sarawak, marks the chain’s expansion into East Malaysia. The next three franchise outlets are located in major shopping complexes in Peninsular Malaysia - Jusco Melaka, Carrefour Wangsa Maju and The Mines Shopping Fair.

Sasaran Lahirkan 19 Usahawan Francais Kelas Menengah
PETALING JAYA 13 Feb. - Fastway Couriers Malaysia (Fastway) mensasarkan untuk melahirkan 19 usahawan francais kelas menengah sebagai Francaisi Kawasan dan 100 usahawan kecil sebagai Francaisi Kurier menjelang akhir tahun ini.

Nesh Expects To Open 100 New Outlets This Year
NESH Marketing Sdn Bhd, the first water filter company in Malaysia to use the franchise system, expects to add 100 new outlets this year.

Afta: Francaisor Tempatan Digesa Teroka Pasaran Baru
KERAJAAN menggesa francaisor tempatan mengambil peluang daripada pelaksanaan Kawasan Perdagangan Bebas Asean (Afta) dan Pertubuhan Perdagangan Sedunia (WTO) untuk meneroka pasaran baru, kata Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

Senheng Labur RM10j Buka 20 Cawangan Baru
SENHENG Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd (Senheng), rangkaian kedai peralatan elektrik isirumah merancang membuka 20 lagi cawangan baru di seluruh Semenanjung tahun ini membabitkan pelaburan RM10 juta.

MarryBrown Plans To Open 15 New Outlets
JOHOR-BASED fast food family restaurant operator MarryBrown Fried Chicken Sdn Bhd will open 15 more outlets nationwide this year, bringing the total number of its outlets to 95.

Ministry Aims To Create 1,000 Franchisees
ALOR SETAR, Jan 31 -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development has targeted to create 1,000 franchisees under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (8MP) with focus on information technology-based business, said minister Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

Marrybrown Plans To Open 120 Outlets In The Middle East
MALAYSIAN fast food company Marrybrown Fried Chicken Sdn Bhd will open 120 Marrybrown family restaurants in the Middle East in the next five years through its franchising scheme.

'Halal' Food Restaurants In South Korea & Opportunities For Setting Up A Malaysian 'Halal' Food Restaurant
The report summarises the increased trend of dining out amongst South Koreans of which can be opportunities for Malaysian to set up a halal food restaurant.

Prosper Berjaya Lahirkan 76 Peruncit
PUTRAJAYA 13 Jan. - Projek Usahawan Bumiputera Dalam Bidang Peruncitan (Prosper) berjaya melahirkan 76 peruncit dalam tempoh hanya setahun selepas dilancarkan.

Franchise Basic Business Course in Shah Alam (25 - 27 Jan)
A comprehensive introduction to franchising for individuals who are considering acquiring a franchise business.

ACTION International January Activities
Come along & join ACTION local Business Coach, and a dozen other Professionals & Business Owners in playing a sensational new board game... LEVERAGE. It's the fastest & most powerful way there is to learn ACTION's business secret. Leverage is 3 hours of fun & learning!!!

Royal Mint Perkenal Tiga Skim Francais
SHAH ALAM 2 Jan. - Syarikat pengeluar duit syiling, Royal Mint of Malaysia memperkenalkan tiga skim francais khusus untuk pekerja sektor perbankan, insurans dan broker saham yang kehilangan kerja ekoran kelembapan ekonomi negara.

Rhythm To Expand Via Franchising
Rhythm Consolidated Bhd, a printing, publishing and book distribution group, intends to export its Rhythm shop concept through franchising, said group executive chairman Ahmad Redza Ahmad Khairuddin.

Conflict Management In Franchise Business for Franchisor
Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) together with the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development(MED) and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) will be organising training programme on 8th - 10th January 2002 at Vistana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Sunny Playroom at Paediatric Ward
CHILDREN from the paediatric ward of Hospital Kuala Lumpur will have reasons to smile now that a new playroom has being created.

MOL Targets 262 Franchisees For Molecenters By 2003
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 -- MOL AccessPortal Sdn Bhd, the owner of the ion, multimedia and internet MOLeCenters franchise programme, hopes to franchise 117 MOLeCenters outlets and 145 MOLeCenters kiosks nationwide by September 2003.

"Sate Hamper"
Let us introduce a truly ethnic Malaysian gourmet gift for this festival period - Hari Raya / Christmas / Chinesse New Year,Corporate client,Relatives,Family members and a gift for someone you care.

I-Bhd Sasar Buka 100 i-Home Secara Francais
I-Bhd mensasarkan membuka 100 pusat i-Home secara francais dalam tempoh setahun akan datang untuk mempamer dan memasarkan produk teknologi maklumat untuk rumah pintar.

I-Bhd To Expand In Asean Region
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 -- I-Bhd, a home-grown appliances and computer maker, is looking at expanding its market in the Asean region, filling in the vacuum left behind by phased out companies.

Parliament: PNS Produces 174 Middle Class Entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 -- Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) has produced 174 middle-class entrepreneurs under programmes like franchise development, small and medium industries and strategic partnership, the Dewan Rakyat was told Monday.

Rekod Sate Terpanjang di Dunia
KUALA LUMPUR 18 Nov. - PRIMA Baguz SateMas hari ini mencipta rekod sate terpanjang di dunia dengan membakar 5,000 cucuk sate setiap 10 minit di Tapak Pameran IKS dan Ekspo Perdagangan Bangi 2001, di sini.

PM: Come Trade With Us ‘Malaysia Abounds With Opportunities For Foreign Investors To Do Business’
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Sun. — Foreign businessmen should take advantage of Malaysia's strong bilateral trade, investment and business linkages to promote exports, encourage investment cross-flows and realise business transactions, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.

NEW FRANCHISED OUTLET OPENED
Pembekal Buku & Alat Tulis Rhythm has open its new franchised outlet in Shah Alam. It is located at 5 Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah 9, Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam.

Kyros Kebab Sets Export Benchmark
HOME grown fast food chain, Kyros Kebab is setting the benchmark for local franchisers in the food and service industry who wish to export their franchise overseas.

Xian Leng Plans To Open Franchised Arowana Centres Soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- In a move that may well help Xian Leng Holdings Bhd to provide the long-sought Malaysian answer to franchising empires like those of KFC and Bata, the soon-to-be-listed breeder and exporter of the Asian Arowana ornamental fish plans to franchise out its trading operations as part of a many-sided programme to expand and diversify its fast-growing earnings base.

C-Video Will Help Create More Bumi Entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- C-Video, the new concept of franchise is expected to complement the government's effort to develop and increase the number of Bumiputera entrepreneurs on a national level, Minister of Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said Tuesday.

Slot Promosi Francais dan Usahawan Berjaya
MFA dengan kerjasama RTM akan menjayakan 8 slot rancangan di dalam Bisnes Malaysia dan Berita Perdana bagi mempromosi konsep perniagaan francais di Malaysia.

Soft Loans For Bumiputeras Under Franchise Scheme
KUANTAN: From 1st November, Bumiputera entrepreneurs can get soft loans under the Franchise Financing Scheme operated by the Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) with the government subsidising the interest payment on the loan.

Meet Fastway Couriers at PERHEBAT Job Fair 6-8 Nov
Fastway Couriers is participating in Perhebat Job Fair from 6 - 8 November 2001 at PERHEBAT Complex, Kem Sungai Buloh.

Dr Sunny Ostrich Health Tonic
We have our Dr Sunny Ostrich Health Tonic and skin care products and farm Franchising. Soon we will go into Sunny K 9 Law Enforcement Academy School's Franchising. Training dogs / handler / trainer courses and certification / Diploma in Professional field for law enforcement e.g security guard, police, custom , army,prison and corporate personal bodyguard dog etc. This is the mother company which had supported Sunny Ostrich all this years.

RECRUITMENT: CAREER DEVELOPMENT WITH MFA!!
Due to the rapid growth of franchise sector in Malaysia, MFA is in the process of strengthening their secretariat to serve the members needs and expectations. To realize this effort, we would like to invite suitable qualified candidates to apply for many vacancies in our organization.

Media Jayakan Program Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt
MELAKA: Media rasmi program Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 yang dianggotai Harian Metro, New Straits Times, Berita Harian, Malay Mail, RTM, WOWfm dan Ghazalie, Rafeah, Ali & Associates Sdn Bhd diakui berjaya meningkatkan kemeriahan program itu serta industri pelancongan Melaka.

Pendaftaran Peserta Dilanjutkan Hari Ini
SHAH ALAM, Khamis - Pendaftaran penyertaan pertandingan mencari harta karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001yang sepatutnya ditutup hari ini, dilanjutkan sehingga esok bagi menarik lebih ramai peserta.

Prizes Galore Await Treasure Hunt Participants
SHAH ALAM, Thus. - Prizes worth more than RM250,000 await participants of the Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 to be flagged off on Saturday.

Govt To Nurture More Bumi Franchisees, Says Nazri
THE government is targeting to increase the number of bumiputra franchisees involved in different economic activities to 1,000 from the curent 620 during the 8th Malaysia Plan, according to Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

MFA: Franchising Can Help Cut Risks
LOCAL businessmen should consider franchising their operations if they want to mitigate risk in the current economic slowdown, said Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) chairman Datuk Adzmi Abdul Wahab.

Tiga Lagi Penaja Beri Sumbangan
SHAH ALAM, Rabu – Jumlah sumbangan untuk pertandingan mencari harta karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 meningkat kepada RM330,000 dengan sumbangan barangan dan tunai berjumlah RM70,000 daripada tiga lagi penaja.

Three More Companies Step In With RM80,000 Sponsorship
SHAH ALAM, Mon. - Three more sponsors have stepped forward to support the Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 on Oct 20, with sponsorship worth RM80,000.

Tajaan Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 RM260,000
SHAH ALAM, Isnin - Tiga lagi syarikat memberi sumbangan untuk pertandingan mencari harta karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 menjadikan jumlah sumbangan RM260,000.

PUNB To Approve More Applications
PERBADANAN Usahawan Nasional Bhd expects to approve between 200 and 250 applications under its Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the retail sector trade project (PROSPER) for next year.

EON, Jurumuda Beri Sumbangan
SHAH ALAM, Khamis - Acara mencari harta karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 terus mendapat sokongan apabila hari ini menerima sumbangan tajaan berjumlah RM180,000.

Treasure Hunt Receives RM180,000 From Three Corporate Sponsors
SHAH ALAM, Thurs. - The Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 today received RM180,000 from three corporate sponsors in conjunction with the event on Oct 20.

FFS Mahu Wujudkan 30 Francaisi
FETA Freight System (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (FFS), pengendali perkhidmatan pengangkutan fert, mempelawa usahawan menyertai program francaisi menerusi rangkaiannya yang kukuh di peringkat tempatan dan antarabangsa.

Conflict Management In Franchise Business For Franchisor ( 12th - 14th November 2001 )
Conflict is a natural and inescapable phenomenon of organizational life. Franchisor that survive the typical one to five years start-up period already accomplished a great deal. However to move successfully into the next phase to regional and international expansion, there are so much to learn about successful franchising.

Wiras Decorated To Boost Participation In Hunt
PETALING JAYA, Thurs. - Two Proton Wiras have been brightly decorated to attract more participants for the Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 on Oct 20.

Your Neighbour as Business Partner: The Malaysian Pavilion
Formed in 1994 to promote and support the development of franchising in Malaysia, the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) serves as a resource centre for both current and prospective franchisors and franchisees, as well as for the media and the public.

Peraduan Mencari Harta Karun Terbesar
SHAH ALAM, Khamis - Orang ramai terutama pengusaha francais dan ahli kelab sukan digalak menyertai pertandingan mencari harta karun Sahabat EON MFA Hunt 2001 untuk menjadikannya pertandingan terbesar yang pernah diadakan di Malaysia.

Sebahagian Kutipan Untuk Wad Pediatrik HKL
KUALA LUMPUR, Khamis – Sebahagian hasil kutipan Program Mencari Harta Karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 anjuran Persatuan Francais Malaysia (MFA) pada 20 dan 21 Oktober ini akan disalurkan kepada Wad Pediatrik Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

BVCSB Perkenal Khidmat Bergerak
BRILLIANT Visionspec Corporation Sdn Bhd (BVCSB) yang mengendalikan rangkaina kedai cermin mata Brilliant Vision memperkenalkan kaedah baru perniagaannya menerusi unit bergerak Brilliant Vision Mobile Unit (BVMU).

DPM May Take Part In Treasure Hunt
MALACCA, Wed. - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has expressed interest to take part in the Sahabat EON - MFA Hunt 2001 which will take participants from Shah Alam to Malacca on Oct 20 and 21.

Melaka Beri Hadiah RM10,000
MELAKA, Rabu – Kerajaan negeri bersetuju menyumbang hadiah wang tunai RM10,000 selain mengadakan pertunjukan kebudayaan dan kemudahan logistik kepada peserta Sahabat EON - MFA Hunt 2001 pada 20 Oktober ini.

Kedai Jimat Edar Gas
KUMPULAN PerEdar Sdn Bhd (PerEdar), francaisor Kedai Jimat akan mengembangkan perniagaan barangan runcitnya kepada pengedaran gas cecair dan diesel sekali gus memberi peluang kepada lebih ramai Bumiputera tempatan.

Kurier Nasional Cari Usahawan Francais
Kurier Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (Kurier Nasional) yang kini sedang merancang memperluaskan operasinya, mempelawa usahawan berkelayakan untuk menjadi francaisinya.

Franchise Way Is Best
THE Government plans to develop 1,000 franchisees and 60 franchisors under the Eighth Malaysia Plan, Entrepeneur Development Minister Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said yesterday.

500 Francaisi Tempatan Dalam 2 Tahun
PERBADANAN Nasional Bhd (PNS) menjangka dapat mewujudkan 500 francaisi tempatan dalam tempoh dua tahun menerusi 13 perjanjian francais yang ditandatangani semalam, sekali gus menyumbang 50 peratus daripada sasaran kerajaan melahirkan 1,000 francaisi dalam tempoh lima tahun.

Satay House of London Eyes Expansion
THE 29-year legacy of Satay House of London will be continued in the US and across the globe following Perbadanan Nasional Bhd's (PNS) acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in A&M Malaysian Co (Ltd), the owner of the restaurant.

PNS Rancang Francais Satay House Di Seluruh Dunia
PERBADANAN Nasional Bhd (PNS) akan melabur RM5.1 juta untuk memfrancais restoran Satay House, London bagi membuka rangkaian francais di seluruh dunia.

FIM2001 Medan Penting Lahirkan Usahawan
FRANCHISE International Malaysia 2001 (FIM 2001) yang akan berlangsung di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur pada 23 hingga 25 Ogos ini bakal menjadi medan penting kepada Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan (KPUn) untuk melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan Bumiputera.

MFA, EON Anjur Pertandingan Mencari Harta Karun
SHAH ALAM, Rabu – Persatuan Francais Malaysia (MFA) dengan kerjasama Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd (EON), akan mengadakan pertandingan mencari harta karun Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001, sempena sambutan Tahun Francais 2001.

30 Bumi Firms Groomed for KLSE Listing
About 30 Bumiputera-owned companies are poised to float their shares on the KLSE in the nearterm with the help of venture capitalist Perbadanan Nasional Bhd.

FIM2001 Tumpu Aspek Pengembangan Francais
Persidangan Francais Antarabangsa Malaysia 2001 (FIM2001) di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur pada 23 hingga 25 Ogos ini dijangka menampilkan lebih 35 penceramah pada persidangannya dan 97 peserta pameran yang terdiri daripada 73 francaisor dan francaisi tempatan serta 24 francaisor antarabangsa.

MFA Anjur Cari Harta Karun Untuk Bantu Pesakit Kanak-kanak
MFA akan mengadakan pertandingan mencari harta karun membabitkan 1000 kereta bagi menyokong kerja kebajikan untuk pesakit kanak-kanak unit pembedahan wad kanak-kanak Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

Francaisor Perlu Siap Diri Hadapi Persaingan
Francaisor tempatan perlu menyiapkan diri bagi menghadapi persaingan luar.

Franchisors Must Gear For Foreign Competition
HOME-GROWN franchisors need to prepare themselves for foreign competition with the opening market through the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta) and World Trade Organisation (WTO), said Malaysian Franchise Association secretary-general Awalan Abdul Aziz.

Make Sahabat EON-MFA Hunt 2001 The Biggest
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 AUGUST 2001 - Motor treasure hunters are invited to make an event organised by the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) and Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) in October the largest ever and at the same time, contribute towards improving conditions at the paediatric ward of the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

FIM 2001 : Fastway Couriers Franchise Opportunity Workshop
Franchise Workshop : An Opportunity in courier business

Franchise Hi-Tea Meeting, 2 Ogos 2001:
Akta Francais 1998; Pelaksanaan & Penguatkuasaan
Objektif program ini adalah untuk mendengar maklumbalas dan mendapatkan gambaran sebenar dari penggiat industri mengenai implikasi perlaksanaan akta tersebut terhadap perkembangan industri.

RM500j pulih perniagaan -- Tabung bantu 10,000 usahawan Bumiputera dibelenggu masalah dilancar
KUALA LUMPUR 3 Julai - Kerajaan hari ini melancarkan Tabung Pemulihan dan Pembangunan Usahawan (TPPU) dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM500 juta bagi memberi nafas baru kepada lebih 10,000 usahawan bumiputera yang kini dibelenggu masalah pinjaman tidak berbayar (NPL).

Kurier Nasional Eyes 5pc of Market by 2004
Kurier Nasional Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian master franchise holder of New Zealand-based Fastway Couriers, expects to corner 5 per cent of the local courier industry, currently valued at RM1 billion, in three years.

Training Programme For Would Be Franchisor (27th - 29th July 2001)
If you are thinking about expanding your current business through franchising, or you are an early stage franchisor or would like to explore the potential, this programme will provide the opportunity to learn.

Step up preparations for Afta or lose out, firms warned
In efforts to remain viable in a tough and competitive environment, homegrown businesses should consolidate or look into the possibility of co-branding

Franchise Opportunity in Courier Business
Fastway Couriers (Malaysia) is looking for highly committed Malaysian entrepreneurs to be its Regional Franchisees and Courier Franchisees

Franchise Outlets Available
We need hands-on franchisees for outlets in Klang Valley and IOI Senai, Johore.

Franchise Basic Business Course in Genting Highlands (July 2001)
Great news for the would be franchisee! Finally the Franchise Basic Business Course will be organized for Kuala Lumpur & Selangor.

Franchise Year 2001
Much talk about year of 2001 as announced by the Minister of Entrepreneur Development is the Year of Franchise. Lots of plans and activities have been lined out this year. Find out what they are soon!

Tahniah Kepada Penerima Anugerah Kecemerlangan Francais 1999/2000
Majlis Makan Malam Perdana MFA 2000/2001 dan Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan Francais 1999/2000 yang diadakan pada 6 April 2001 yang lalu telah berlangsung dengan jayanya.

Oustanding Franchisee of The Year Award
Mr. Chee - franchisee of Nelson's in Star Parade, Alor Setar, received the Most Outstanding Franchisee of 1999/2000 from the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Opportunity to Operate Nelson's outlet in Klang
We need interested individual to operate a new outlet in Klang Parade soon.

Nelson's Latest Outlet - Opening 13/4/2001
Please visit our latest company own outlet at Gr. Floor, Ampang Park Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

Akta Francais 1998 berkuatkuasa pada 8 Oktober 1999
Akta ini telah mewajibkan pendaftaran francais ke atas francaisor, francaisi induk dan broker francais.

Tahniah Marrybrown !
Tahniah kepada Francaisor Marrybrown yang telah berjaya mengembangkan perniagaannya ke Timur Tengah. Syabas!