Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking To Franchising — And What It Means For Your Brand.
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking To Franchising — And What It Means For Your Brand. Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work and a fresh approach to business ownership. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways More young entrepreneurs are pursuing franchise ownership earlier […]
Franchising Emerges As South Africa’s Unlikely Economic Saviour.
Franchising Emerges As South Africa’s Unlikely Economic Saviour. South Africa’s economy showed signs of improvement in 2025, but for most businesses the environment remains tight. Consumers are under pressure, growth is uneven, and even established retailers are reassessing their competitive strategies. Karen Keylock, Head of Retail Services at Nedbank Commercial Banking. Image supplied Yet in […]
Why Franchise Growth Starts With Smarter Data-Driven Site Selection.
Why Franchise Growth Starts With Smarter Data-Driven Site Selection. For a franchise, choosing the right site is one of the most important decisions it will make and getting it wrong can cost millions in lost revenue. This is a reality faced by many franchises across South Africa today. The consequences can be severe, weakens a […]
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 […]