Multi-Unit Franchising Grows, But Expansion Risks Rising, Says FNB Specialist.
Multi-Unit Franchising Grows, But Expansion Risks Rising, Says FNB Specialist. Multi-unit franchising is expanding across South Africa, with growth no longer limited to the restaurant sector. Franchisees in grocery, liquor, retail and education are increasingly considering adding more outlets, but industry specialists warn that success with one store does not guarantee success with several. Source: Pexels […]
Franchising Remains Lower-Risk Entry Point For SMEs In 2026.
Franchising Remains Lower-Risk Entry Point For SMEs In 2026. Franchising continues to offer South African SMEs a comparatively lower-risk path into business ownership in 2026, particularly in a constrained economic environment where failure margins are thin and access to capital remains uneven. Brent Downard | image supplied The sector contributes an estimated 15% of national […]
The Psychology Of Franchise Investors That Every Franchisor Must Understand.
The Psychology Of Franchise Investors That Every Franchisor Must Understand. Successful franchise recruitment is not about selling a business opportunity. It is about understanding human psychology. People do not invest in franchises purely based on logic. They invest based on emotion, aspiration, fear, and the desire for certainty, then use logic to justify that […]
The Two Men Who Started South Africa’s Most Popular Pizza Franchise.
The Two Men Who Started South Africa’s Most Popular Pizza Franchise. Craig McKenzie and Andrew Harvey went from university students to building one of the most iconic pizza brands in South Africa, Debonairs Pizza. McKenzie grew up on a dairy farm in Ixopo and attended Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. After completing his matric and […]
The Next Generation Of Franchisees: What Millennials Want From Brands.
The Next Generation Of Franchisees: What Millennials Want From Brands. For decades, franchise ownership has been driven by Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, but that tide is turning. In my work as a franchisor, I’ve noted a growing number of Millennials who feel ready to leave behind the “grind” of corporate life in favor of […]
Franchising Is Not a Transaction, It is a Long-Term Business Partnership.
Franchising Is Not a Transaction, It is a Long-Term Business Partnership. Franchising is often misunderstood, especially by those encountering the model for the first time. Too many people approach it as if it were a once-off transaction, a fee paid in exchange for a brand name and a set of manuals. In reality, franchising is […]
New Fast-Food Restaurant Backed By Springbok Legend Launches In South Africa.
New Fast-Food Restaurant Backed By Springbok Legend Launches In South Africa. A new local fast-food brand has launched in South Africa, aiming to turn the country’s deeply rooted braai culture into a scalable franchise. Newsday reported that The Braai Republic opened its first store at Northgate Mall on 20 November, marking the start of what its […]
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. On offer are franchise deals at a total investment cost of around R1.6m to R2m – and ‘Eat as much pizza as you can in 39min’ on Mondays. Image: Supplied […]
Has Technology Advancements Such As Automation And AI Had A Material Impact On Franchising In South Africa?
Has Technology Advancements Such As Automation And AI Had A Material Impact On Franchising In South Africa? Absolutely—and the shift is happening faster than many franchisors realise. While franchising has always relied on systems, consistency and scale, the introduction of modern technologies is reshaping what those systems look like, how franchisees operate, and what customers […]
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 than 40 franchised outlets nationwide, having moved away from corporate-owned stores to ensure agility, sustainability and growth. Image supplied “We have seen that franchised stores, led by owner-operators with skin […]