KUCHING: Franchise businesses are subjected to stringent evaluation before being approved to ensure the viability of its business models, said Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Chong Chieng Jen.

“For any business who intended to apply for franchise license, it will have to go through some stringent checks and processes to be conducted on their business models,” said Chong when officiating the opening of Tadika Kastil Stutong at Jalan Stutong Baru here today.

As franchise businesses are governed under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Chong said such businesses will still have to undergo constants annual checking and monitoring on their businesses, even after approval has been given.