If you’re considering setting up a franchise, you’re not alone; company owners everywhere are considering the many benefits of franchising, including wider network access to businesses and the opportunity for business growth without the added costs of additional staff or space.

It is no small feat to become an international franchise business. Not only are you setting your sights on entirely new markets, but you must concentrate on a number of factors that you may not have had to previously. These include structural characteristics such as local laws and any relevant regulatory framework in a different country, social customs, consideration of whether your product or...