How to expand a South African franchise into the rest of Africa
According to the latest survey from the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), 39% of franchisors have businesses in Africa, outside South African borders. This
According to the latest survey from the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), 39% of franchisors have businesses in Africa, outside South African borders. This
05 August 2019: FNB has seen an increase in the number of entrepreneurs considering using micro loans as an alternative form of franchise funding –
Since the inception of SA Franchise Brands back in 2013, we have been agonisingly trying to find an appropriate slogan that not only describes
Any growing business will face some major obstacles along the way and a franchise business is no different. Many franchise businesses experience a rapid
Almost every entrepreneur – at some point in their journey – considers going into franchising as a guaranteed route to attaining business success. “Despite the
Last month we posed the question, “Will Your Franchisor Grant You A Franchise Again?” looking at it from the franchisor’s perspective. This month we
Entrepreneurs venturing into new business opportunities continue being attracted to the tried and tested franchising concept, which can withstand the harshest economic circumstances. Andre Beck,
So you think you want to buy a franchise, but you’re not so sure it would be the right choice. After all, why should you
Local entrepreneurs are behind some of the country’s most iconic franchise brands in the country. The good news is 92% of all franchise
Remember when you were granted your franchise by the franchisor, the excitement, the enthusiasm, so many ideas, the opportunity, being your own boss and probably
One of the most important factors which has a vital effect on the growth of your franchise, is SERVICE DELIVERY. Service delivery starts with communication
We asked Vera Valasis, FASA’s Executive Director to give some tips to aspiring franchisors/franchisees – and this is what she advises … Potential franchisors Not
Akhona Qengqe, transformation director, KFC and chairperson of FASA New FASA chair, Akhona Qengqe says growing and empowering the SME and franchise sector will be
By: Eric Parker and Anita Du Toit – Directors | Franchising Plus What to buy? An established brand name or an unknown startup? Do you take the
Where do you start if you want to be a franchisee? The franchise sector continues to be a lucrative one in South Africa. The franchising sector
Greg Nathan is the Founder and Chairman of The Franchise Relationships Institute and has defined six distinctive stages of franchise relationships. If you have a commitment
The are plenty of business opportunities in the franchising sector. Image: ALAN EASON/Daily Dispatch BY MPHO SIBANYONI Could franchising be the next big push to lift
High operating costs and tight customer budgets have left US coffee giant Starbucks needing a caffeine hit. High operating costs and tight customer budgets have
The Health, Beauty and Body Culture is one of the top ten franchises in South Africa, according to Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA). FASA’s latest survey
The franchising industry has grown from contributing 13.3% to the South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 to its current figure of 15.7% despite
I have been asked this question many times before and I will probably be asked this question many times into the future. My simple response