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What is “Unencumbered Funds”?
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 the debt level of the franchisee in his/her personal capacity. Franchisors and financial institutions require the franchisee to invest in the business to circumvent the risk of over-gearing the business by having to make large monthly repayments which a new business is unlikely to be able to afford. Read more…
Kevin Antonie, CEO SA Franchise Brands
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Franchise Spotlight Brands
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SA Franchise Brands welcomes the following brands
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Six challenges currently facing the franchising sector
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 that may provide an element of risk to franchisees and franchisors.
According to Morne Cronje, Head of Franchising for FNB Business franchise systems are based on a proven model that can be successfully replicated… Read more…
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SA franchising outlook is positive for 2016
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 the entry of new players such expected to offer franchisees new opportunities,
writes Ethel Nyembe, Head of Small Enterprise at Standard Bank. Read more…
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Effective management skills for franchises
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 stop a business from getting into difficulties if management skills aren’t up to the challenge of everyday operations.
Although a franchisor helps franchisees to be successful by providing the systems required to get a business up and running… Read more…
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Gold Brands Investments listed on the AltX
Sandton, Friday 12 February, 2016: Gold Brands Investments Ltd (“GBI”), owners of South Africa’s fastest growing fast food franchise, Chesa Nyama, with 300 stores currently, today listed on the AltX of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The company listed 110-million shares at R1 each, with 41.02% in the hands of founders Stelio and Praxia Nathanael, and 41.02% being held by Circle Food Group, while the remaining 17,96% were taken up by the public… Read more…
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Col’Cacchio Holdings launches First Base brand
Col’cacchio Holdings is entering the ‘fast casual’ sphere with the launch of a new brand: First Base. It has opened its first store at the Paddocks Shopping Centre in Milnerton, Cape Town. The brand will allow customers to craft their own tailor-made pizzas and salads.
How will a First Base experience differ from that offered by a traditional Col’Cacchio restaurant? Read more…
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Krispy Kreme to bring joy to Gautrain commuters
Following the successful launch of Krispy Kreme South Africa’s flagship store at The Zone in Rosebank, and the very first on the African continent, the iconic doughnut brand is gearing up to open its second store at the Sandton Gautrain Station on Wednesday 24 February 2016.
“We chose this West Street location for its high volumes of foot traffic and for its positioning as a transport hub… Read more…
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Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins to enter SA
Grand Parade Investments (GPI), which brought Burger King to SA in 2013, is to add to their portfolio of franchise brands by bringing both Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins stores to South Africa. Their plans are to open as many as 250 Dunkin’ Donuts and 70 Baskin-Robbins stores in SA. The first Dunkin’ Donuts will open in Cape Town in June 2016. Read more…
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