Key questions to ask when buying a franchise
Franchising continues to be an attractive investment for entrepreneurs that want to play it safe and go with a tried and tested concept. In spite
Franchising continues to be an attractive investment for entrepreneurs that want to play it safe and go with a tried and tested concept. In spite
As the saying goes, with franchising you are in business ‘for yourself’ but not ‘by yourself.’ The advantages of a known brand and experienced support
Many entrepreneurs that decide to scale up their operations without getting the right support run the risk of making costly mistakes that could threaten the
Taste Holdings CEO, Carlo Gonzaga on early feedback and why he thinks American franchise brands enjoy popularity in SA When the world’s largest specialty coffee
The very first Burger Bistro restaurant was launched in Pretoria in June 2012. Today the Burger Bistro brand – which serves gourmet burgers with a
Buying a franchise or an existing, proven business model is a good way to reduce risk in tough economic times, say experts participating in the
The FASA Franchise Convention and Awards Banquet was held at Hyatt Rosebank on 07 April 2016 to honour the finalists and winners of its annual
Charlene Chiang has built her Body20 franchise on a solid foundation of friendship. At its core, business is about relationships. In order to be successful
The International Franchise Expo is certainly one of the highlights of the franchise industry calendar which is hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre from Friday,
Franchises grapple to remain affordable and maintain profits in the wake of high input costs 29 March 2016: Soaring input costs and the electricity tariff
Unencumbered Funds is the franchisee’s own cash available in liquid form and should not be obtained from a bond or other loan which would increase
Although franchising is one of the sectors that has shown resilience and continues to grow in this tough economic environment, it is still a business
The economy may be under pressure and consumers may be spending less, but the outlook for franchising remains strong for 2016, with increasing competition and
There are no guarantees when it comes to business. Even owning a franchised store with a great consumer brand, store location and franchisor support can’t
There are a number of financial aspects related to franchising which are sometimes confusing or plainly misunderstood. Before entering into a franchise agreement, potential franchisees
Franchisees may not be aware that there is a contractual obligation to refurbish a franchise store every so often. Here’s how to prepare for the
When you’re an owner-operator franchisee, taking time off can seem like a pipe-dream. We asked ACDC Express franchisees Claude and Sharon van Rhyn how they
What does it take to be a success within the franchise model? Here’s what Jean-Pierre Seger, franchise sales manager for Cash Converters, looks out for.
This is a question that is often asked and there is no right or wrong answer. One needs to understand the opportunities and challenges of
In a few short weeks, another year will draw to a close and thousands of South Africans will begin setting off for holiday destinations around
The tashas story is one of the country’s most well-known restaurant franchising success stories. The premium-end boutique cafe brand which was launched in 2005 today