Investing in a franchise can be a life-changing experience and fulfilling your dream of becoming your own boss. The following reasons explain why it may

There are numerous options available to fund a franchise. Careful evaluation and management of these options should see you on the path to commercial success

While many believe that franchising is the golden ticket to success, it is important to always bear in mind that everything comes at a price.

For anyone wanting to escape the corporate world and the highly competitive job market in favour of running their own business, franchising is an exciting

As in the Real Estate industry it all goes about location, location, location … or does it! The right location for your franchise will be

Buying a franchise doesn’t automatically guarantee success; commitment to developing the skills needed to manage a business is key. Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to avoid

To ensure a business is keeping up with the times, it is necessary to adapt and change. Whether it be a change in the management

Open communication is the fundamental factor between the franchisor and its franchisees that contributes towards building and encouraging positive franchise relations. As a franchisor there

Wiesenhof’s Kobus Wiese on why the personal touch is so important when building customer loyalty. When Kobus Wiese and his wife Belinda bought their first

Enjoy your exciting exploration of franchising and keep an open mind as you discover the possibilities. A franchise lets people experience the freedom of business

The secret to an enduring brand, customer loyalty and great profits is all in the execution. Panarottis COO Tyrone Herdman-Grant weighs in. In 2013, after

Lessons from Sorbet’s founders on getting customers to come back for more… and more… and more. When Ian Fuhr and Rudi Rudolph launched Sorbet in 2004,

Franchisee recruitment is an on-going challenge for the majority of franchisors, who seek to find the “right fit” when recruiting franchisees to build their brand.

2015 has arrived – and while many business owners have already put their new business plans in place in 2014, for some it remains a

South Africa’s retail franchising sector is currently enduring the country’s economic downturn and performing strongly, mainly due to the widespread franchising opportunities that penetrate virtually

“Which is the BEST franchise to buy?” is probably one of the most difficult questions to answer in franchising. The reason being, that everyone differs

It is no secret that having something to work towards in business is vital to keep it moving forward. Without a goal to aim for,

Franchising may seem like the ideal way of getting into business on your own, but before you put down your hard-earned savings, capital or retirement

A USP, better known as a Unique Selling Proposition, is a common term that is frequently used in marketing speak. Known as the factor presented

It was the late Maya Angelou who once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never

Given that franchising has proven itself as a successful business model and there are many examples of successful franchises, buying a franchise is no guarantee