Fifteen U.S. franchisors will be represented at the Franchising and Licensing Asia 2008 show which will be held at Suntec from October 16 - 18, 2008. The international representatives will visit Singapore to meet with potential investors interested in acquiring master franchises and area development agreements in Singapore and other Asian markets. Several of the franchisors have asked the U.S. Embassy to arrange private one-on-one meetings with interested parties:
Quaker Steak & Lube
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Founded in 1974, Quaker Steak &
Lube is America's #1 Motorsports-themed Family Restaurant.
It serves signature appetizers, burgers, steaks, salads, chicken
wings, specialty drinks and kids meals. Research shows
Quaker Steak & Lube is known for chicken wings and fun
atmosphere. In 1988, its chicken wings received its first
major award voted "Best Wings in the USA", winning the National
Chicken-Out competition in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, there
are 18 different wing sauces. Quaker Steak & Lube
serves over 70 million wings annually and they have over 100
local, national, and international awards for sauce recipes.
The primary attraction of Quaker Steak & Lube is the venue itself. It is filled with a fantastic array of automative memorabilia. Classic cars, racing cars, hot rods and motorcycles hung from the ceiling, and the floor and walls were crowded with old gas pumps and racing paraphernalia. What really sets The Lube apart from most other restaurants is its commitment to constant promotion. Every day, every week, all year round, there's a special promotional feature or attraction to help create traffic and keep customers coming back again and again. Since 1997, Quaker Steak & Lube franchises have opened in more than 30 other locations throughout the United States. Quaker Steak & Lube is open to a joint venture license in Singapore - sharing the initial build-out investment as they see Singapore as a show location for the Southeast Asia region.
California Fresh Mexican Grill
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California Fresh Mexican Grill
is America's top Mexican chain in 2007. It has been serving
deliciously fresh, high quality, Mexican food that is prepared in
a quick casual atmosphere since 1990. Its offerings are
designed to satisfy the palates of discriminating diners who are
tired of traditional fast food. It serves burrito, taco,
quesadilla, fajita, nachos, salad, soup, kids fare and
dessert. California Fresh Franchise Partners own and
operate over 50% of California Fresh restaurants in more than 12
states in America. California Fresh is known as Baja Fresh in USA
(http://www.bajafresh.com). It is seeking a minimum
unit license commitment of 10 units, which can be various
sizes.
Cinnabon
http://www.cinnabon.com/home.html
Cinnabon
is the world-wide leader in the cinnamon roll bakery
category. Cinnabon bakeries have been named the #1
restaurant chain in the U.S. by an ePinions online poll.
Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1985, Cinnabon opened its first
bakery serving Cinnabon Classic cinnamon rolls. In late
1987, it began to expand its menu with the Minibon, a smaller
version of Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon roll. In 1988,
Cinnabon's first proprietary beverage, the Mochalatta Chill was
created and, to this day, remains one of the most craved products
on the menu. Following the successful introduction of these
products, Cinnabon continued to expand its bakery menu and
offerings, including the Pecanbon (1997), the award winning
Cinnabon stix product (2001), Chillattas Blended Beverages
(2005), and CoffeeLattas (2006). The brand has grown
dramatically and the company has over 600 bakeries in more than
30 countries. Cinnabon bakeries have built a reputation for
serving fresh, aromatic cinnamon rolls made with premium
Indonesian cinnamon and topped with a sweet, rich, cream
cheese-based frosting.
Marble Slab Creamery
Listed in Entrepreneur"s 27th Annual
Franchise 500, Marble Slab Creamery is growing across the United
States and around the world. Marbel Slab Creamery has 391
units with stores in 35 states in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada
and the United Arab Emirates. Marble Slab's super premium
hand-mixed ice cream is served in a unique way. The
experience starts when a customer enters one of its stores and is
immediately greeted by the aroma of its freshly-baked waffle
cones, available in a variety of flavors. Once the desired
flavor has been selected, the ice cream will then be scooped onto
a frozen marble slab, where the customer's choice of fruits, nuts
and candies will be skillfully blended in, until the whole
concoction in finally piled high on the delectable waffle cone of
the customer's choosing ... creating the customer's very own,
one-of-a-kind dessert.
Maggie Moo's
http://www.maggiemoos.com/home/index.cfm
MaggieMoo's has been rapidly expanding since
1996, the result of using the freshest ingredients and its focus
on consumer satisfaction. MaggieMoo's award-winning ice
cream starts with the finest ingredients to make super fresh
premium ice cream. By making its ice-cream on its premises,
there is no "distribution stress" or ice crystal
formulation. It is the only national retail chain to win
five Blue Ribbon Awards from the National Ice Cream Retailer's
Association: Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate,
and Strawberry. MaggieMoo's offers a memorable experience
to its guests! It hand-folds the customer's favorite nuts, candy
or fruit into its ice cream, right in front of the
customer! MaggieMoo's is much more than ice cream, it
offers smoothies, milkshakes, cakes, treats and more. And
its Mascot, Maggie often stops by to say hello to her fans and
make sure everything is running to her satisfaction.
MaggieMoo's offerings are served in a playful environment and the
franchise has special appeal for children of all ages.
3 Palms Hotels & Resorts
When guests stay at a 3 Palms
hotel or resort, they are assured of accomodations that are
dependable and affordable, that feature modern amenities and
luxurious furnishings in resort destinations, and are at
full-service properties with a rating of three-diamond AAA or
higher. 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts is a group of very
special independent and condo-hotels that offer guests a new way
to travel - and to stay. Each property is a little
different in look and layout, but all meet the highest standards
of quality and value. 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts are
designed for extended stays of several days or several
weeks. A guest can select units that feature as many as
three bedrooms - and that match the guest's preferred location,
lifestyle, and budget. It's the ultimate vacation
experience.
The U.S. Embassy will arrange for interested parties with investment capability of US$150,000 to US$3 million (depending on the franchise) to have private one-on-one meetings with the international representatives when they visit Singapore Oct 14 - 18. If you would like to meet with the franchisors, please complete the registration form below. Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chia Sweehoon at Sweehoon.Chia@mail.doc.gov or Ms. Suzanah Amin at Suzanah.Amin@mail.doc.gov or call 6476-9037.