
West Pack Lifestyle Transitions To A Franchise-Driven Powerhouse.
West Pack Lifestyle Transitions To A Franchise-Driven Powerhouse. West Pack Lifestyle has entered a new chapter built entirely on franchising. The group now operates more

Scooters Pizza Makes A Comeback After 10 Years.
Scooters Pizza Makes A Comeback After 10 Years. The first of a targeted 150 stores ‘over the next five years’ has opened up in Melville.

Understanding The Difference Between Management Service Fees And Royalties In Franchising.
Understanding The Difference Between Management Service Fees And Royalties In Franchising. In the world of franchising, few topics cause more confusion than the difference between

The Woman Running South Africa’s Biggest Fast-Food Franchise.
The Woman Running South Africa’s Biggest Fast-Food Franchise. Akhona Qengqe went from dropping out of her accounting degree to running South Africa’s largest fast-food chain,

The South African Rugby Legend Who Started Two Popular Coffee Chains.
The South African Rugby Legend Who Started Two Popular Coffee Chains. Former Springbok second row Kobus Wiese has built a successful career developing world-class coffee

Building Strong Franchise Brands From Day One.
Building Strong Franchise Brands From Day One. When people talk about the top franchise opportunities, they often focus on profits, growth, or brand recognition. But

South African Coffee Company Hits Major Milestone With New Stores Coming.
South African Coffee Company Hits Major Milestone With New Stores Coming. Platō Coffee has reached 100 stores across South Africa, with the company expanding its

Trouble For US Brands In South Africa.
Trouble For US Brands In South Africa. Nedbank Retail Services has warned that franchise businesses in South Africa will likely come under immense pressure after

The Value Of A Strong Online Reputation.
The Value Of A Strong Online Reputation. A strong online reputation is one of the most valuable assets a franchisor can possess. In today’s digital-driven

South Africa’s Most Popular Fast Food Burger Chain Launching New Outlets Across The Country.
South Africa’s Most Popular Fast Food Burger Chain Launching New Outlets Across The Country. Steers, South Africa’s most popular fast food burger chain, grew its

F45 Training And Standard Bank Are Changing The Game For Franchise Owners In SA.
F45 Training And Standard Bank Are Changing The Game For Franchise Owners In SA. F45 Training South Africa, a franchisee of one of the world’s

Ongoing Training Is Your Franchise’s Secret Weapon.
Ongoing Training Is Your Franchise’s Secret Weapon. Whilst travelling last week, I was listening to some soothing music and there was one line in one

Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit Spotlights SME Growth, Scale And Sector Resilience.
Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit Spotlights SME Growth, Scale And Sector Resilience. In a business climate that is constantly shifting, the value of trusted business

The Woman Running One Of The Most Popular Fast-Food Franchises In South Africa.
Chantal Sombonos-Van Tonder followed in her father’s footsteps and is the woman behind Chicken Licken, the world’s most successful non-American-owned fried chicken franchise. George

Why Franchisors Struggle To Attract Franchisees Even With A Great Offer.
Why Franchisors Struggle To Attract Franchisees Even With A Great Offer. Many franchisors scratch their heads wondering why they are not receiving any

Why Franchise Education Should Be Non-Negotiable.
Why Franchise Education Should Be Non-Negotiable. In a franchise network, customers don’t buy from a location but from a brand. That means every point of

Takealot Opens Doors For Township Entrepreneurs With New Franchise Programme.
Takealot Opens Doors For Township Entrepreneurs With New Franchise Programme. Takealot Group has launched the Franchisee Development Programme in Gauteng townships as part of its

The Consequences Of Failed Franchisees For Franchisors.
The Consequences Of Failed Franchisees For Franchisors. Every franchisor’s intention is to build a strong sustainable franchise network, but franchisee failure is real.

Col’Cacchio Enters New Era With Col’Cacchio Go.
Col’Cacchio Enters New Era With Col’Cacchio Go. As South Africa’s fast-food industry faces mounting pressures from inflation, shifting consumer habits, and an increasingly competitive landscape,

Can Franchising In SA Keep Up With Global Growth?
Can Franchising In SA Keep Up With Global Growth? The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) recently held its 46th Annual General Meeting as the

Growing Your Franchise Network Depends On Recruiting Franchisees.
Growing Your Franchise Network Depends On Recruiting Franchisees. Expanding your franchise network is about more than just numbers—it’s about building relationships, sharing your vision, and