Jollibee eyes further expansion abroad

Date :  23/05/2011

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), through wholly-owned Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL), is investing $25 million to acquire a corporate vehicle for further expansion in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau and Southern China.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Jollibee, headed by Chairman-CEO Tony Tan Caktiong, said JWPL has signed a framework agreement with Viet Thai International Joint Stock Company and its related parties to establish a platform for owning and operating a portfolio of restaurants in various territories. Under the agreement, JWPL will invest $25 million to acquire 49 percent of the joint venture’s company in Vietnam and 60 percent of its company in Hong Kong including the current restaurant businesses of the Viet Thai group. The Viet Thai group will also receive a $35-million advance which will be repaid in 2016 with interest at the rate of five percent per annum or such other rate as may be agreed upon by the parties. Part of the investment will be used to fund the joint venture’s acquisition of an additional restaurant chain. After completion of the acquisition, the joint venture will have a total of 139 outlets across its brands, including 118 in Vietnam and 21 in five other countries. Viet Thai, which is based in Vietnam, has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, as owner and operator in Vietnam of Highlands Coffee, Hard Rock Cafe, and several smaller food outlets. It also owns Hard Rock Cafe in Hong Kong. Jollibee said Viet Thai’s consolidated restaurant business was profitable in 2010 with EBITDA at $1.7 million and total sales amounting to about $30.2 million, including the new acquisition. The execution of definitive agreements will be subject to compliance with certain conditions, including the procurement of relevant government and third party approvals for the transaction. Jollibee subsidiary Tokyo Teriyaki Corporation is also acquiring the assets of all 20 Chowking stores in the USA from the master licensee Fortune Food Service Company and its related companies for $16 million. JFC recently borrowed a total of P3.9 billion from foreign banks to finance the group’s capital expenditures and acquisitions in the country and abroad. The firm entered into an agreement to borrow P900 million from The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, UFC, Ltd. while JWPL entered into agreements to borrow money from Citibank N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFC, Ltd. (Singapore branch) amounting to $40 million and $30 million, respectively. Source: Manila Bulletin

11 Commandments for an Enthusiastic Team

1) Help each other be right - not wrong.
2) Look for ways to make new ideas work - not for reasons
3) If in doubt - check it out! Don't make negative assumptions about each other.
4) Help each other win and take pride in each other's victories.
5) Speak positively about each other and about your team at every oppotunity.
6) Maintain a positive mental attitude no matter what the circumstances.
7) Act with initiative and courage as if it all depends on you.
8) Do everything with entusiasm - it's contagious
9) Whatever you want - give it away.
10) Don't lose faith - never give up
11) HAVE FUN!

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13 commandments of successful teams

The following commandments of successful teams are drawn from our research plus my involvement with more than 600 teams during the past 15 years. As you read through them, keep in mind they relate specifically to a financial advisory team targeting affluent clients.

1. Be properly conceived: You must know why the team was formed, what each member brings to the table, and how you envision blending your collective expertise to meet the needs of affluent clients.
   
2. Have a written business plan: Only 43% of teams in our survey had long-range business plans. In fact, only 41% of surveyed financial planners reported having a written business plan for their own businesses.
   
3. Create areas of responsibility: Each team member needs clearly delegated responsibilities, and all members must be focused on providing Ritz-Carlton service with FedEx efficiency. Ambiguity leads to inefficiency and confusion.
   
4. Operate with total integrity: Even the best business plan will blow up if there is any breach of integrity. Affluent clients want to know they can trust you without exception.
   
5. Have a solid work ethic: This is a major gripe with established teams. In most cases, it stems from having skipped at least two of the first four commandments — and especially from failing to delegate responsibilities. Disparities in work ethic will ruin a team.
   
6. Pick a team leader: Research on teams in every business setting points to leadership as the most critical success factor. No team will thrive without an effective leader.
   
7. Have a single production number: To avoid conflict of interest, it's critical everyone pull together.
   
8. Foster total accountability: A well-defined plan is important, but without accountability for all involved, including the senior partner, the plan is rarely achieved.
   
9. Offer partnership shares: Equity ownership plays a powerful role in fueling 110% commitment from every member of your team.
   
10. Promote good communication: Open, honest and constructive communication will improve every aspect of your team. Hold weekly meetings and planning sessions.
    
11. Support healthy growth: As with any living organism, teams are either growing or dying. Without growth, any synergy you've created will erode. Without synergy, your ability to serve clients will be lost.
    
12. Be likeable: Team members don't need to be best friends, but they better respect each other and work hard to get along.
    
13. Establish a partnership agreement: A true business needs a partnership agreement covering basic future contingencies, such as death, team dissolution, the addition of partners and dispute resolution.
    

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