How to start a Starbucks in Costa Rica or another country?
March 9th, 2010
A coworker of mine really wants to start a Starbucks in Costa Rica or other business like a Panda Express there or maybe another country. Does anyone know where i may be able to find some information for him? Please and Thank you.
Yeah, Starbucks doesnt franchise:
http://investor.starbucks.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99518&p=irol-IRHome
I’m pretty sure Panda Express franchises:
http://www.pandaexpress.com/building/
I suggest Dunkin’ Donuts. They’re easy to franchise and they’re popular cuz they’re joined with Baskin Robbins (ice cream shop). Here’s some info:
http://www.dunkinfranchising.com/aboutus/franchise/franchise-home.html :]
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