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Entrepreneur Magazine Tie-up
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 Since April 2002, each issue of Entrepreneur Magazine has been featuring a one-page advertorial on AFFI and its members. The AFFI page, with a directory of its member companies, promises to boost the public's awareness of the organization and its members' enterprises.
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JULY 2006
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| JULY 2005 |
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| MAY 2005 |
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| AFFI members met at the Global Cafe in Greenbelt 3 to discuss the upcoming all-Filipino Franchise show to be held on July 1-3, 2005 at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall |
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Left photo shows the AFFI Directors led by Lots' A Pizza's President Tess Ngan Tian signing a contract with Tradecon representative Joni Garcia. Tradecon was hired by AFFI to act as organizers for the upcoming franchise show. Right photo shows Maddogg Productions represented by Operations Manager Ms. Annalee Intia signing a contract with AFFI to design the show directory for the franchise show dubbed the "Franchise Fiesta" to be held at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall on July 1-3, 2005. Others in the photos are Rommel Juan of Binalot, Tiks Laurel of Goto King, Dennis Co of ACT Electronics , Bards Montanido of Chicharific, Leni Adriano of Tacomio, Richie Cuna of Fiorgelato, and Jonas Intia of Maddogg Productions.
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AFFI members were featured at the morning show "Breakfast" at Studio 23. Shown in above photos are AFFI President Tess Ngan Tian, president of Lots' A Pizza, AFFI PRO Rommel Juan, president of Binalot, and AFFI member Tacomio representative with Breakfast hosts.
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AFFI members were featured at the morning show "Breakfast" at Studio 23. Shown in above photos are AFFI President Tess Ngan Tian, president of Lots' A Pizza, AFFI PRO Rommel Juan, president of Binalot, and AFFI member Tacomio representative with Breakfast hosts.
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The 3rd run of the all-Filipino Franchise show was held on July 2-4,
2004 at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. Dubbed "F3", the show
featured around a hundred franchise businesses from various industries,
including appliance servicing, fastfood, apparel, confectionery,
education, personal services, coffee, IT, to name a few.
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exhibitors were a balanced mix of both AFFI and non AFFI franchisors,
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AFFI 2004-2005 Officers, members, with Sen. Manny Villar at the 2004
Franchise Show: (standing, L to R) ACT Electronics' Dennis Co, Auditor;
Figaro's Chit Juan, Chairperson; Fiogelato's Richie Cuna, founding
member; Binalot's Rommel Juan, PRO; GMB's Lyndah Bartolome,
Vice-President; Chicharific's Bards Montanido, Treasurer; Buy the
Bucket's Jorge Wieneke, founding member; GMB's Butz Bartolome; (seated,
L to R) : Tacomio's Leni Adriano, Secretary; Sen. Manny Villar; and
Lots' A Pizza's Tess Ngan Tian, President.
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JUNE 2004
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| DTI Secretary Cesar Purisima receives his copy of "Franchise Information in the Philippines 2004" cd-rom from GMB President Butch Bartolome. Second photo shows the AFFI Board of Directors with DTI Sec. Purisima (center, 1st row) and Ms. Anna Periquet (1st from left, 1st row) of the Aurelio Periquet Foundation and Ms. Luna David of SB Corp. (2nd from right, 1st row). |
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APRIL 2004
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AFFI – SMART Tie up
AFFI recently signed an agreement with SMART to provide public service to SMART subscribers in the form of franchising tips and trivia. By sending AFFI to 326, Smart subscribers will be registered and receive information on franchising via their mobile phones. Questions can also be sent through SMS which the AFFI administrator will reply to.
As of April 20, the AFFI – Smart tie up had already garnered a subscriber base of more almost 2,000. Text AFFI to Smart 326 and learn more about AFFI and franchising.
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MARCH 2004
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AFFI Members Conduct Japan OFW Seminar
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The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA), in cooperation with the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) recently held a franchising seminar in Tokyo, Japan for Filipinos working there, pursuant to the government's re-integration program. The franchise seminar aims to introduce the concept of franchising and its advantages as a business option for OFWs who want to invest their hard-earned money while they are still employed abroad.
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AFFI member-entrepreneurs who lent expertise on the topic of franchising during the 2-day seminar in Roppongi were (shown above left):Tiks Laurel of Goto King, Ricky Cuna of Fiorgelato, Leni Adriano of Tacomio, and Annie Go of Panciteria Lido. Embassy officials led by Ambassador Domingo Siazon Jr., Labor Attaché Reynaldo Regalado, Deputy Chief of Mission Claro Cristobal and Welfare Officer Josephine Sanchez were instrumental in implementing the project. This is the first franchising seminar held in the Philippine Embassy and it is hoped that several other seminars will be conducted in countries where there is a big concentration of OFWs.
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Ultimately, this program achieves 2 goals: (1) a chance for OFWs to invest in established business names and formats, and (2) remittances invested in small and medium scale businesses, which will further drive our economy. Hopefully, in the future, the OFWs will also be instrumental in exporting these homegrown franchises to other countries. Truly, the OFW is the modern day Filipino hero.
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FEBRUARY 2004
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AFFI Elects New Officers
February 19, 2004
Lots' A Pizza Head Office
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Last February 19, 2004, members of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) gathered to elect this year's board, which was successfully carried out with an overwhelming quorum of 60% of its members. The meeting, as it opportunely turned out, was held at the head office of AFFI's newly elected president, Ms. Tess Ngan Tian of Lots' a Pizza, in Las Piñas. Former President Chit Juan will continue on with AFFI's Board of Directors as its Chairperson.
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 Congratulations to the AFFI Directors for 2004-2005 (from left):
Auditor: Mr. Dennis Co of ACT Electronics
Secretary: Atty. Leni Adriano of Tacomio
Treasurer: Ms. Estrellita Montanido of CHICHARIFIC
Vice-President: Mrs. Erlinda S. Bartolome of GMB Franchise Developers
President: Mrs. Tess Ngan Tian of LOTS' A PIZZA
P.R.O.: Mr. Rommel Juan of Binalot
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DECEMBER 2003
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AFFI-Manila Times Ink Agreement
December 16, 2003
Manila Times Office
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 AFFI and The Manila Times formalized their agreement to migrate the Franchise Times newsletter to the Manila Times as a weekly business feature column with the signing of its Memorandum of Agreement last December 16, 2003 at the Manila Times office. Shown in the photo, from left are: AFFI Treasurer Erlyndah Bartolome, AFFI Chairman Tiks Laurel, AFFI President Chit Juan, Manila Times EVP Klink Ang, AFFI Member Tess Ngan Tian, and AFFI VP Jorge Weineke. |
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OCTOBER 2003
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1st Philippine Franchise Symposium
October 17, 2003, Abu Dhabi
Philippine Franchisors Triumph In Abu Dhabi
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 Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates was host to the first-ever Philippine Franchise Symposium held last October 17, 2003. The Al Graith Tower in Hamdan Road, welcomed both the delegation of Philippine franchisers, who flew in to present their business offerings to our countrymen based in the emirate, as well as the throng of Abu Dhabi-based overseas Filipino workers and businessmen that gathered early to take part in the franchise seminar, the first activity of its kind in the UAE.
Organized by the Philippine Business Council of UAE (PBC-UAE), headed by Jovy Tuaño and the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI), headed by Chit Juan, this breakthrough event was a very welcome development, as evidenced by the number of prospective investors who queued up for the symposium.
As early as 12 noon, an enthusiastic crowd filled up the Le Boulanger Hall in the Securities Building in anticipation of the Franchise Symposium slated at 1 pm. Attendees were so excited to learn about the various business prospects for their relatives back home. Their concerns were ably addressed by the Philippine delegation from AFFI headed by its chairperson, Tiks Laurel of Goto King, as well as its members Tess and Ed Ngan Tian of Lotsa Pizza, Jo Barbosa of Reyes Haircutters, Chit Juan and Reena Francisco of Figaro Coffee Company. Guest attendees were House of Praise owner Johnny Sy and Jeff Oreta who brought CDs for sale and explained the House of Praise franchise, too.
The wide array of AFFI franchises were showcased through talks given by company heads, audio visual presentations and brochures. The crowd eagerly collected brochures from all AFFI members, and asked when the next symposium or seminar would be.
The event was graced by Charge D'Affairs Bert Calonge of the Phil Consulate and the DTI was represented by Trade Representative Gil Herico (who drove all the way from Dubai on a Friday rest day). Also present were Essam Azar of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Salim of Emirates Holdings.
Franchise guru Armando "Butz" Bartolome, AFFI director and president of GMB Franchise Developers, conducted the franchise seminar. The crowd was encouraged to send "Franchise Businesses" as gifts of support to their relatives back home instead of the usual jeep or taxi franchise. Further, Franchise Businesses can be an alternative retirement investment and an alternative to working away from one's family for a long time. Even foreigner-partners of Filipino professionals attended the event which lasted until 7 pm as there were a lot of questions from the overwhelmed crowd. This is indeed only the first time that they understood Franchising as a way of doing business for yourself but not by yourself. Due to the success of this endeavor, both PBC and AFFI are now planning the next series of seminars which may be a roadshow to include Dubai, Doha and other cities in the Middle East. |
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SEPTEMBER 2003
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Asia Food Expo 2003
September 3 - 6, 2003, World Trade Center, Pasay City
AFFI took part in the Asia Food Expo 2003, the 12th International Exposition on Food Processing, Packaging and Handling Machinery, Equipment and Technology where members showcased their products and gave out information on franchising and the industry.
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In line with its objectives, AFFI regularly holds the following activities to benefit its members and the general public:
Franchising Clinics
Answers various concerns and issues that members and the general public may have on franchising and other business areas.
Regular Seminars and Conferences
Provides an opportunity for detailed discussion with resource persons and experts aimed at expansion of franchising education and know how.
Trade Shows
Venue to offer various franchisers and conduct educational fora on franchising as a means to expand business.
Community Projects
AFFI's way of giving back to the community includes a Christmas celebration for street children, hospital visits, and other pro-poor projects.
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