The Consumer Protection Act – what franchisees need to know?
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has changed the way franchises are established, sold and run since its inception in 2011. The implementation of the CPA has endured some criticism from business, but the fact that consumers need protection cannot be ignored. As franchises are often bought by individual consumers without business experience, the CPA plays […]
Quiz: Do You Know What It Involves To Be A Franchise Owner?
With literally hundreds of franchises offering people a chance of becoming successful entrepreneurs, many are willing to dive in head first without knowing or understanding exactly what franchising involves. Franchising has been around for centuries as people realise it’s a great way to own and operate their own business. If you are looking into buying […]
Franchising Experience Matters
Bronwyn Oliveira, Brand Manager of Maxi’s, a family restaurant chain that forms part of the Taste Holdings group, explains why experience matters in the franchising industry. When it comes to selecting a business or a brand, experience always counts. Capability, years of service, accomplishments, market reach, and financial and business successes are generally seen as […]
The (corporate) home is where the heart is.
Corporate Social Investment (CSI) has evolved in leaps and bounds since 1994 with CSI programs in South Africa having developed from purely charitable programs into strategic investment activities directed towards the social development of the country. Managing Executive of The Fish & Chip Co, Marcel Strauss, shares some insights on the concept of CSI and […]
Tips To Make The Most Of Your Franchise
Jeanne Geldenhuys , Managing Executive of Scooters Pizza, one of South Africa’s fastest growing food chain that forms part of the Taste Holdings group, shares some insight why franchising is an industry that presents countless business possibilities for entrepreneurs. Franchising has become an appealing business venture for many entrepreneurs as they are not only investing in […]
No Easy Road To Becoming A Property Marketing Franchisee
The Rawson Property Group is now establishing new sales, rental, commercial and auction franchises at a rate of approximately one per week. This, says Louis Taljaard, Franchise Sales Manager for the Rawson Property Group, and Chic Berkhout, the group’s Franchise Expansion Manager for the northern half of South Africa quite possibly indicates that at no […]
The Swing To Franchising Is Transforming The Sector, Says Rawson Property Group MD
Although the general public are only aware of one of the factors, there have, in reality, been two factors in the South African residential property sector which have transformed the entire playing field – and made the whole operation more efficient and customer-friendly. This was said recently by Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson […]
Many Advantages Of Using The Franchise System For Residential Property Marketing
“Property trend watchers are now almost universally in favour of the franchise system being used to market and sell residential property,” says Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group. “The advantages of the franchising system are now there for all to see,” he added, “and it tends to attract a more independent, more […]
The Operations Manager – a right hand to management
Operations managers. Most companies have them. Deriving from the title itself, the role must be an important one as this person is essentially managing the operations of a company. But what do they really do and why are they needed in a business? National Operations Manager at Sandwich Baron, Tanya Spence shares some details on […]
The less obvious yet equally important questions to ask before signing up for a franchise
When opting to invest in a franchise, it is imperative that potential franchisees have a full knowledge of what they are investing in, as capital is not the only thing being invested. Essentially, they are investing a number of hard working years into a business that will need to be built on an ongoing basis. […]