Three franchising trends to look out for in 2019
A recent survey conducted by the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) revealed that the franchising industry has grown from contributing 13,3% to the South
A recent survey conducted by the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) revealed that the franchising industry has grown from contributing 13,3% to the South
Several years of strong sectoral growth combined with business opportunities that are often backed by an investor safety net is making franchising the top choice
South Africa has some great homegrown franchises – Mugg and Bean, Steers, Debonairs and Nandos, to name a few. South Africa is also no stranger
When you make a commitment, all the pros and cons will have been assessed and you are willing to give your time and energy to
As an experienced and highly successful independent business owner, the idea of converting your business into a franchise requires you to weigh up the pros
Together with the Franchise Agreement, the Disclosure Document is the most important document in franchising, both documents being strictly governed by the Consumer Protection Act
A lot has been said about franchising being one of the resilient sectors in our economy as it contributes approximately 13,3% to South Africa’s GDP.
We’ve entered an age where consumers choose their products and services as much for their values as what they offer. That’s what makes franchising,
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an important driver of value in the South African franchise industry sector, which continues to grow in both volume
The fuel retail sector continues to grow in spite of the relatively sluggish economic growth in South Africa. This is according to a new report
You’re ready to franchise your business, but who do you sell to and how? Your first few franchisees may be the hardest to acquire, but
What’s the current state of your franchise network? If you can’t say ‘great’, perhaps it’s time you managed your franchisees better to optimise operations. One
South Africa’s exponential franchises took centre stage at the 6th edition of the annual FNB Franchising Leadership Summit held recently at Indaba Hotel in Fourways,
Over the past four years the franchising sector has displayed resilience, consistently growing its contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 9.7% in
Over the last ten years, the franchising industry has seen a trend of more women taking up opportunities in franchising and this is expected to
While brands in South Africa are not immune to the risks and challenges associated with a recession, their established reputations and relationships with customers means
South Africa has over 35 000 franchise outlets that employ more than 300 000 people. Consequently, franchising holds the key for job creation, because the failure
As the South African economy continues to navigate economic challenges; the knock-on effect on consumers is one of the main issues keeping new franchisees awake
These insights on the power of relationships, in growing and sustaining a business, can allow you to bolster your business network for perpetual success. Did
It is the duty of the Franchisor to register and protect the trademarks subject to the licence granted in terms of the franchise agreement. Generally,
A brand is far more than a logo. It relates to the entire customer experience and is what your customers think of when they hear