Franchising: Model Framework And Market Insights From Mauritius

Business Magazine recently published an insightful analysis of the use of the franchise model in Mauritius, which is available for download here with their permission. Tania Li was pleased to contribute to the publication.

For businesses looking at franchising options, here are some of the points to consider, which are addressed in further detail in the publication.

• There are generally two types of franchise agreements. Under the 'master agreement', the franchisor grants a sub-franchisor in a specified territory or region the right to enter into franchise agreements with third party franchisees to allow them to operate the concept. The simple 'franchise agreement', on the other hand, is entered into by the franchisor and the franchisee.