RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment has revealed that the total number of branches operating under the franchise system in the auto maintenance business has reached 621. The franchises of 12 brands are awarded to entrepreneurs and investors through the Commercial Franchise Center platform of the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at). The program pointed out that 77 branches across all regions of Saudi Arabia provide franchisees with several services, including training, qualification, consultations, financing, logistical, technical and technical support, among others. The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment recently launched the "Empowering Commercial Franchise in the Auto Maintenance Sector" initiative, with the participation of 10 supporting and enabling entities. The initiative aims to combat cover-up, increase the number of franchise brands in the sector, and enhance the benefits it provides to entrepreneurs and investors. The initiative targets automotive franchise brands, entrepreneurs, and investors. It aims to qualify brands for franchise opportunities, attract entrepreneurs and investors to take advantage of franchise opportunities, provide training and qualification to meet labor market needs, and provide the necessary funding to support and empower entrepreneurs and investors to expand their businesses.
