Raúl Angulo, director of the Venezuelan shipping company Tealca, was unanimously elected president of Profranquicias, the Venezuelan Chamber of Franchises, on July 2nd, 2025, according to a press release from the organization.
Angulo, who has led Tealca for an unspecified period, succeeds Ricardo Alberto Antequera as president of Profranquicias, a role he will hold through 2027. Antequera presented his report of management during a meeting at Quinta La Esmeralda on July 2nd, prior to the election, according to El Estimulo.
The new board, announced July 15th, 2025, includes Luzmar Moret, Director General of Arcos Dorados Venezuela (McDonald’s), as first vice president, and Francisco Villegas, Director General of Perfumes Factory, as second vice president. Other board members include representatives from Front Consulting, Red de Distribución de Franquicias Polar, Quick Press, Churromania, Prosein, Pastelitos Vip 313, Pedidos Ya, La Parada, Truster Consulting, MOA Education, Franquiciólogos, Red Inmobiliaria Vinotinto, and Rontarca Wilis Venezuela. Wladimir Villalba of Escritorio Villalba will serve as legal advisor, El Estimulo reported.
Angulo emphasized the board’s intention to attract new businesses to the franchising sector and foster collaboration within the industry. He stated the organization aims to increase the visibility of its members and incorporate more recognized brands, as well as successful Venezuelan entrepreneurial franchises, according to dnewscaracas.com.
Profranquicias represents approximately 2,500 establishments operating under a franchise model in Venezuela, generating around 45,000 direct and indirect jobs, Angulo noted. The organization is currently conducting a census of franchised companies, both members and non-members, to better understand the sector’s contribution to employment, productivity, and sales.
Angulo highlighted the replicable nature of franchise models, both within Venezuela, and internationally. He noted a significant number of potential franchisees are not currently affiliated with Profranquicias, presenting an opportunity for growth. He also observed that while international brands are prominent in the franchising sector, many successful franchises originated as Venezuelan entrepreneurial ventures, some now operating 20, 50, or even 100 stores both domestically and abroad.
In a recent interview, Angulo described Tealca as a company serving a broad range of customers, from large corporations distributing their products to individual entrepreneurs selling goods through social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as users of Mercado Libre. The majority of Tealca’s customers are between 25 and 40 years old, while the 40-50 age group primarily consists of corporate clients, including purchasing managers and logistics personnel.
According to Angulo, the most important factors for customers choosing a shipping company are trust, the safe delivery of goods, and adherence to promised transit times. He cited focus group feedback indicating that customers specifically choose Tealca when reliability is paramount. Tealca operates 110 stores across 22 Venezuelan states.
Tealca is investing in technological upgrades, including digital invoicing which has saved hundreds of thousands of paper sheets annually, and systems for client integration and self-management. A new service, Tealclick, allows customers to load multiple shipments, and a pick-up service is available, eliminating the need for customers to visit a store. The company is also updating the physical appearance of its stores, incorporating a more modern layout, new colors, and improved customer space. A biometric registration system is planned to replace paper delivery receipts, further reducing paper consumption.
