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 […]
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 US imposes its 30% tariff on the country. This could be especially painful for US brands like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, which rely on speciality imports from the […]
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 marketplace, potential franchisees and customers alike rely heavily on what they see and read online before making decisions. A single negative review, an unaddressed complaint, or inconsistent brand representation across […]
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 network by 21 restaurants over the last year. It now has 735 outlets in 13 countries. Steers’ history dates back to 1960 when George Halamandaris started the Seven Steers steakhouse […]
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 fastest-growing functional fitness brands, has hit a powerful stride, announcing a wave of growth, new franchise sales, and an exciting new financing partnership with Standard Bank to support aspiring franchise […]
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 of the song’s lyrics that made me sit up and it hit home hard. The line was “Learn Like You Are Going To Live Forever.” This made me think of […]
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 models and strong networks has never been more apparent. This was the underlying tone at the Standard Bank Franchise Networking Summit held in Kwa-Zulu Natal this week, where entrepreneurs, franchisees, […]
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 Sombonos, the founder of Chicken Licken, was born into the restaurant business. His father, a Greek immigrant, owned the Dairy Den in Ridgeway, Johannesburg. It was there that Sombonos learned the ropes […]
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 enquiries, even though they believe their franchise offer is strong. They’ve put time, money, and passion into building a great system, proven their model works, and created a professional-looking franchise […]