A company’s brand is what differentiates itself from its competitors, identifying itself though a unique logo, tagline, or combination of these, creating an image that

  Franchising is a fantastic way to expand your business relatively quickly and at a greatly reduced cost. It is a sophisticated way of attracting

Being a good franchisee takes about the same qualities as being a good business owner of any type. The difference between a completely independent owner

There is sometimes a little confusion regarding the difference between a franchise and a business opportunity, especially if it is a business opportunity and they

A question we are often asked is “Do you think my business is ready to franchise?” These are mostly entrepreneurs who have ambitions to grow

Every franchisor needs successful franchisees to build a strong brand and a successful franchise network. Franchise recruitment strategies should periodically be reviewed and below are

  Every Franchisor’s objective is to sell franchises and to grow their network. But some are just streets ahead of the others when it comes

A conversion franchise is simply an existing business that is converted to a franchise. This will typically mean that the conversion franchisee will rebrand the

Franchises are becoming increasingly popular in today’s business market. It’s not just customers that are flocking to them, either. Entrepreneurs are looking to franchising to

With the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 in 2011, prospective franchisees are entitled to contact any of the existing franchisees, or

  A franchise agreement may be cancelled after the ten-day cooling off period has expired, if: the agreement itself is invalid, or where one of

  If you’re seriously considering franchising, you’re not only pursuing excellence in your personal path, but also seeking it in the franchise you choose to

The key to making an educated decision when becoming a franchisee is to make sure that the franchise you are investigating has a Disclosure Document

  When you mention startups, most people think unique, fresh ideas, not an established franchise. But the terms “startup” and “franchise” make a great combination.

Work-From-Home or WFH has become the forced and recognised norm for most people over the last few months due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. For

By: Jurgens Boshoff, Head of Distribution: FNB Financial Advisory The Covid-19 pandemic has made it more important for franchisees and business owners to have adequate

  Once you’ve completed your franchisee training with ambitions of becoming one of the biggest franchises around, it’s down to you to make it happen.

1. Assume the franchise will be a success Any new business venture involves risk and there’s really no such thing as a guaranteed success. If

  One of the first budgets that most businesses slash during tough economic times, is their advertising budget. This may make perfect sense as businesses

Franchising your business can be a rewarding experience when done right Many business owners dream of seeing their business grow and scale over time –

When determining whether to move forward with franchising your business, your ability to commit to the process outweighs all. Independently-owned businesses weighing their growth and