US Retailers Looking Overseas Despite Downturn

CANNES, FRANCE-Even though there is a global economic downturn, Kahala wants to bring Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie and other brands overseas.

By Robert Carr | December 01, 2011 at 03:27 PM

CANNES, FRANCE-Overseas retail growth is a priority for Eddy Jimenez, vice president of international development and leasing at Kahala Corp., the franchiser of Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie and other brands. He spoke here at the recent MAPIC conference with GlobeSt.com's Ian Ritter about the company's two marquee chain, as well as two newer concepts, Great Steak and America's Taco Shop.

Also under discussion was:

The challenge of finding good real estate overseas.
The importance of good joint-venture partnerships overseas.
The difference of franchising overseas compared to in the US.

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