Franchise operators are urging the government to provide low-interest loans to support business expansion amid challenging economic conditions.
Chanoknun Panyanithi, marketing manager of Citi Foods (Thailand) Co Ltd, the franchisor of Popcorn Land, which has sold more than 100 popcorn booth franchises, told the Bangkok Post small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need access to low-interest financing to drive business development, expand operations and enhance marketing initiatives.