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 […]
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 […]
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 management service fees and royalties. They’re often used interchangeably, yet they serve very different purposes. Understanding how each one works is essential for both franchisors and franchisees, as it directly […]
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, KFC. Qengqe’s career journey has not been straightforward by any means. However, her approach of taking every opportunity that comes her way has paid off in spades. The ability to […]
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 restaurant chains, Wiesenhof Coffees and Dulce Café. Born Jakobus Johannes Wiese on 16 May 1964 in Paarl, Wiese matriculated at Paarl Gimnasium and went on to study teaching at Paarl […]
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 behind every thriving franchise brand is something less visible yet far more powerful: the way the franchisor builds trust, culture, and accountability from day one. These elements are what separate […]
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 store base, launching a new academy and releasing the first-ever rewards scheme. Started by two brothers, Stephan and Petrus Bredell, Platō now has 100 stores across South Africa. “It’s a […]
