Every time we book into a five-star luxury hotel, we expect a certain level of service delivery. The way standards are upheld across individual properties worldwide is no mean feat. At Astreem, we believe that while growth and expansion are important aspects of...
Over the last 20 years, Astreem has been championing brand growth and supporting the arduous journey of entrepreneurs in the region. In particular, this 2024, after the initial positive bounce back post Covid, we have observed a distinct tightening of business...
Have you, as a business owner, heard this conversation inside your head? I know Operational Excellence is important but not now. My business functions in a high competition, hight rental, manpower dependent, high cost of goods arena. Because there are so many other...
The franchise industry is constantly evolving, and several new trends are emerging. These trends are being driven by several factors, including changing consumer demographics, technological advances, and the rise of new business models. Here are some of the...
The FIT Summit 2023 at Raffles city convention and exhibition centre Singapore was a huge success, with over 750 VIPs (business owners, managers, and investors) from 250 companies in attendance. The event featured over 50+ speakers, panels, and workshops focused on...
Franchisees are the individual units that combine to form a strong franchise organisation. A franchise model is not a mere alternative to corporate-owned stores; instead, when correctly executed, a franchise system should be run as a new business model apart from the...
The importance of Starting your franchise right cannot be overstated. Starting a franchise system is a collaborative, symbiotic process. Business owners, Franchise consultants and legal counsel each possess special knowledge, unique skills and expertise. Nothing is...
Franchising is a  very attractive way to grow without completely bearing the full risk of brand expansion. However, how many franchised brands have thrived after the initial glow of a new relationship with their franchisees? Most brand owners have been conditioned to...
Digital transformation is integrating digital technology into all business areas, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. This usually involves both brand and digital transformation. The digital transformation that involves brand and...
F&B Restaurant Operations and Franchise management software are digital solutions that help F&B operators and franchisors seamlessly combine ALL aspects of Restaurant management and growth. Amongst restaurant owners, managing the front-of-house activities,...
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