An online seminar explaining the pitfalls of Japanese franchising from a global perspective will be held from 18:00 on 31 August 2026 for companies considering overseas expansion, according to reports.
An online seminar titled “Compare with the World: Pitfalls of Japanese Franchising,” hosted by Argoza Co., Ltd., which operates a franchise business, is scheduled to be held from 18:00 to 19:00 on Monday, 31 August 2026.
The seminar is expected to focus on differences beyond language and culture when expanding an established Japanese franchise model overseas, including variations between countries in contractual relationships, site-opening strategies and brand management.
It is also scheduled to cover specific steps such as selecting local partners and designing royalty and revenue models, as well as the need to expand into markets on a city-by-city basis.
The event details state that the seminar is titled “Compare with the World: Pitfalls of Japanese Franchising,” will be held from 18:00 to 19:00 on 31 August 2026, and will be conducted online via Zoom. Participation is free.
The seminar aims to introduce a global perspective that can also help strengthen the competitiveness of domestic franchise businesses. It has been reported as an opportunity for companies considering overseas expansion, as well as others, to review their own franchise models.