Focus Point eyes more franchising deals in Indonesia (8206)

PETALING JAYA: Eyewear-based Focus Point Holdings Bhd
is finalising franchising deals in Indonesia as the group seeks to
expand its business across Southeast Asia. "Currently, we have already
set up three branches in Brunei. We are in the midst of finalising
franchise deals in Indonesia," president of Focus Point Holdings Bhd
group Datuk Liaw Choon Liang said after its AGM on Wednesday. The chief executive officer of Focus Point Vision Care Sdn Bhd,
Kim Ng said: "We would definitely like to grow our business across
Southeast Asia but we will be very careful in choosing our franchisees.
The potential partners must be professional and committed." As to
whether there were plans to expand in Malaysia, she said the group was
cautious due to the uncertainties in the economy and competitive retail
market.
"We will look at the needs of the market. We will set up
new outlets if there are new shopping malls," she said, adding the
group would focus on recruiting franchisees for its eyewear.

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