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Creation of franchising co-operation network in Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus cross-border region (F.A.R. Network)
Start date: Nov 30, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014 PROJECT  FINISHED 

PROBLEM: a common problem of Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus cross-border regions is a lack of information available for foreign franchisors on regions' economic attractiveness for the development of franchise, low level of franchise knowledge among local potential franchisees and lack of inter-organisational network uniting regional business NGOs that would take joint actions to solve these problems collectively.OBJECTIVES: to establish a sustainable network of organisations co-operating in the field of development of franchising in Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus cross-border region thus facilitating faster economic growth and business co-operation between the 3 countries. Achievements: The project partners conducted a wide franchising promotion campaign, aimed at creation of possibilities to apply the franchising as a business model and expand the franchising network for regional economic development. The “Strategy for establishment and development of inter-organisational cooperation network for promotion of franchising”, a unified “Franchise Operation Manual” and a “Guide on Franchising” were developed. 5 specialized trainings for over 100 participants and 3 networking events were organised. International franchising conferences and exhibitions were held in Vilnius, Riga and Minsk.The academic study course in franchising for universities was developed. The "Franchise Attractiveness of a Region" strategy was published.
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  • 2007 - 2013 Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus ENPI CBC
  • Project on KEEP Platform
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