Broadband subscribers in Brazil grew 19.2 percent in 2010 alone,150-fold over the course of ten years..

The number of broadband subscribers in Brazil has grown, reaching 15.5 million accesses at the end of 2010, with an increase 150-fold over the course of ten years.

In the annual report from Anatel, the country’s National Telecommunications Agency, they attributed the strong growth to a combination of granting a number of licenses to small and medium-sized companies as well as the swift responses to requests.

With a 19.2 percent growth in 2010 alone, the change of other services to IP delivery also accounted for the rise.

Even though there has been an increase in wireless broadband services as well as cable broadband, ADSL still remains the dominant method for accessing broadband.

According to telecoms.com, the broadband plan in Brazil which consists of state-owned telco Telebras, which operates a ‘national fibre backbone, offering cheap wholesale access to ISPs which can then pass on these savings to lower-income customers. ’ Informa Telecoms & Media hopes that using this plan will aid in driving up subscriptions to 29.4mn by the end of 2015.

Representatives of restaurants Beef 'O' Brady's and Johnny Rockets, were in Brazil with a booth at the Franchising Expo 2011 trade show last week to promote their products and negotiate the rights for the use of their brand in Brazil..

Beef 'O' Brady's - With nearly 30 years in the market, the network differentiates itself with themed restaurants. Created by Jim Mellody, Beef 'O' Brady's has its inspiration in the theme sports environment, in an atmosphere of fun and excitement. The first restaurant opened in 1985, the network builds, currently 217 units in the United States, four of 213 owned and franchised.

The restaurants are filled with TV screens and walls decorated with authentic pieces related to sports. As a final touch, the founder has ensured that the traditional Irish blessing was printed on every menu, wishing luck and happy times to all who visit their establishment. Today, the Beef 'O' Brady's is one of the fastest growing restaurants in the U.S.. Some call it Irish luck. "www.beefobradys.com

Johnny Rockets - Tradition is the hallmark of this network of 25 years and 296 stores, including 28 owned and 268 franchised. Johnny Rockets is an international network of restaurant that offers tasty dishes in an environment typical American 50's, with ancient relics hanging on the wall, and music machines at each table, known as a jukebox. The waiters and waitresses of the network are known to sing old hits of American music every half-hour in order to provide a climate of fun. Johnny Rockets has opened its first store in Los Angeles . Juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches, milk shakes, malts, shakes, fries with cheddar cheese or chili, hot dogs and apple pie baked in time, form the McDonald's menu, and reduced portions, in a menu made ​​especially for children. One of the hallmarks of the restaurant is to serve the ketchup on the plate in the form of a big smile.  www.johnnyrockets.com