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Franchises Finding International Niches

The Entrepreneurial Mind

Kentucky Fried Chicken first came to Vietnam in 1997 through the vision of Singapore entrepreneur and franchisee Tony Chew. KFC Vietnam (KFCV) currently operates 140 restaurants and employees 4,000 workers. One of the most popular franchises is KFC.

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Sustaining Innovation vs. Disruptive Innovation

The Startup Magazine

Low-end disruptions involve a new operating and/or financial approach with some combination of lower gross profit margins and higher asset utilization. Netflix launched in 1997 and its service wasn’t appealing to most of Blockbuster’s customers, who rented movies on impulse. Types of Disruptive Innovation.