Should You Buy A Franchise Or Build Your Own Business?

Should You Buy A Franchise Or Build Your Own Business? One of the biggest decisions any aspiring entrepreneur faces is whether to buy a franchise or build a business from the ground up. Both paths offer exciting possibilities but require different approaches and come with unique advantages and challenges. The right choice for you depends on your […]
How Will Franchise Brands Benefit From AI In Their Digital Marketing Efforts.

How Will Franchise Brands Benefit From AI In Their Digital Marketing Efforts. Artificial intelligence is everywhere, transforming the way brands engage with customers, and franchise brands are no exception. With the rise of AI tools, franchise businesses can dive deeper into data, reach their target audience more effectively, and create highly personalised customer experiences—all without […]
Master Franchise License Opportunity For Fit20 In South Africa.

Master Franchise License Opportunity For fit20 In South Africa. Do YOU fit the bill? fit20 is a rapidly expanding franchise and has licensed Master Franchisees in 12 countries across 5 continents operating 160+ studios and has identified South Africa as our next development area. With its scalable franchise formula, fit20 offers a highly profitable […]
How Do Franchisors See The Future.

How Do Franchisors See The Future. Planning the blueprint of how franchisors and franchisees see the future is what the franchise sector needs to spur it on to greater heights. Having learnt the hard lessons from the past five years, every franchise system needs to take on board the lessons learnt, harness the power of […]
How To Maintain A Good Franchise Reputation Online.

How To Maintain A Good Franchise Reputation Online. In today’s digital age, your franchise’s online reputation is everything. With just a few clicks, customers can leave reviews or share experiences that can reach thousands of potential franchisees and customers. So, how can you ensure your franchise maintains a positive image online? Here are a few […]
The Most Popular Fast-Food Chains In South Africa.

The Most Popular Fast-Food Chains In South Africa. Although down from 2022, fast food franchises continue to boom in South Africa, with KFC maintaining its position as the country’s preferred quick meal chain. South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a hot meal served almost instantaneously, with an estimated 5,983 fast food restaurants […]
A Strategic Approach To Lease Negotiation Can Pave The Way For Franchise Success.

A Strategic Approach To Lease Negotiation Can Pave The Way For Franchise Success. Franchising is often seen as an easy way to start, own and run a business. But while franchising has definite advantages, buying a franchise is certainly not a guarantee of long-term financial success. Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash According to Henk Botha, franchise development […]
Selecting Your Franchise Location.

Selecting Your Franchise Location. Location is everything … or is it! The right location for your franchise will be dictated to you by the criteria for the specific industry sector it serves. If you go to your customers, rather than your customers coming to you, it makes sense to pursue a home-based or a location […]
4 Tips For Choosing The Best Franchise For You.

4 Tips For Choosing The Best Franchise For You. The South African franchise sector is by far the largest in Africa – and it continues to flourish. So much so that the Franchising Association of Southern Africa’s (FASA’s) 2023 South African Franchise Market Survey reveals that its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) has grown […]
Finding And Securing The Right Franchisee For Your Brand.

Finding And Securing The Right Franchisee For Your Brand. ‘Franchisee satisfaction and engagement are critical for the success and sustainability of any franchise system,’ says Cashbuild divisional director, Mimi Masala. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash ‘So how do we, as franchisors, find and secure the right franchisee for your brand, maximise your partnership with them so that […]