Shanghai-Your Gateway to China Market

　　Franchising, a successful business method proven and tested in the developed countries, although was introduced into China just a decade ago, has been positively booming in recent years as a result of encouragement of the government and endeavor of our association. More and more enterprises adopt franchising to expand their business and establish brand recognition. Numerous investors won their business by buying franchise.
　　A statistic shows that there were 2600 franchise systems and 200,000 franchised outlets in China by the end of 2006. Franchising has been playing an important role in enhancement of social stability, stimulus of investment and establishment of credibility in the society.
　　With a population of 1.3 billion, an average economic growth of 9.4% for more than twenty years, GDP per capita exceeding $1000 as well as all limitations for foreign companies were abolished, China is becoming a focal point in the world franchising market.