Franchising a tried-and-true Canadian brand overseas is a tenuous task, one from which many owners would shy away. So, when Warren Erhart, president and CEO of Triple-O’s parent company, White Spot Ltd., was approached by Cynthia Suen about franchising the former in Hong Kong, he didn’t jump at the opportunity.
“I spent a lot of time talking her out of it,” confesses Erhart, in a Vancouver Sun story. “It was a big risk. I didn’t know how strong the brand awareness would be in Hong Kong. She assured me she knew the market.”
Today Triple-O’s two busiest locations are in Hong Kong. In her story, this Hong Kong correspondent shares the trials and joys of extending the brand across the ocean. For the complete article, click here.
