How to Franchise Your Business in Japan

1. A Brief History: How Franchising Took Root in Japan Franchising in Japan began in 1963, making it the first Asian country to embrace the model. The earliest adopters were Duskin (cleaning services) and Fujiya (confectionery)—two home-grown brands that laid the foundation for Japan’s future franchise landscape. In 1972, the Japanese Franchise Association (JFA) was…