Category: Franchise News

In the 1990’s, when Pick n Pay first started franchising, there were two myths about franchising; one, that a big corporation does not make a good franchise; and two, that it is virtually impossible to franchise a business that deals in low-margin items. Raymond Ackerman, in setting up his first franchise in 1993, dispelled that myth and proved that a retailer in the supermarket sector can franchise successfully and that a large corporation can be an outstanding franchisor. What he also proved was that the success or otherwise of a company wishing to become a franchisor depends less on the …

Every month, around the 27th, South Africans watch the news like hawks to see if the fuel price will be increasing or decreasing come the first Wednesday of the following month. Motorists who are trying to make ends meet plan their filling habits around rewards programmes and fuel price changes. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

The Competition Commission (Commission) and the Spar Group Ltd (“The Spar Group”) have reached a consent agreement aimed at ending long-term exclusive lease agreements in the grocery retail sector. The consent agreement follows a mediation process conducted under the auspices of the Honourable Justice Dennis Davis, the former Judge President of the Competition Appeal Court. As part of this agreement, the Spar Group has committed to end exclusive leases by December 2026 and to opening opportunities to Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Historically Disadvantaged Persons-owned (HDPs) supermarkets immediately. The consent agreement will be submitted to the Competition Tribunal …

“Don’t go changing…I want you just the way you are.” So sang Billy Joel in the 1970s. Not so in the 2020s! That’s the view of Australian Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute and master of the underlying dynamics of the franchisee-franchisor relationship. Greg NathanNo-one understands what it takes to succeed in franchising like Greg Nathan. Greg has been a business psychologist for 40 years and is Founder of the highly respected Franchise Relationships Institute. His unique insights into how franchisees and franchisors can maximize their successes comes from his extensive research, and practical work, with over 550 franchise brands. …

The Shoprite Group has introduced a new brand to its franchise portfolio called OK Urban, an innovative concept store that provides an elevated customer experience. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

Cash Converters’ franchise offering is designed to thrive in any economic climate – their three-stream revenue model creates three times the opportunity for franchisees to generate profit and build sustainable wealth. This means franchisees have the opportunity to generate three times the profit and build sustainable wealth. As a customer-centric business, they remain a world leader in the buying and selling of quality second-hand household goods. In a country that is economically challenged, Cash Converters continue to invest in our vision of becoming a leading financial services provider. Cash ConvertersAs Group Marketing Manager of Cash Converters Southern Africa, Nicole Thomson …

Leading beauty and grooming brand, Sorbet, and Bidvest Bank, South Africa’s premier business bank for entrepreneurs are proud to announce their partnership in Sorbet – Preneur, designed to support the growth and development of aspiring entrepreneurs by helping them set up and own a Sorbet franchise. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

From a single fruit and veg store opened in Cape Town, Food Lover’s Market Group has thrived over the past 30 years to become the country’s largest privately-owned retailer. It now boasts an expanding footprint of modern grocery retail stores and a handful of attractive brands now part of its stable. …

The economic situation around the world is proving to worsen and has a ripple effect on the South African economy as we are a global player and rely heavily on Foreign Direct Investment. It is however encouraging to FASA and the franchising industry as we embark on a new path of repositioning franchising at the centre of economic recovery in the country. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

Looking back over the past year can be fraught with frustration as we see the hurdles that business has had to overcome just to keep ahead of the curve. Despite and in spite of all the challenges, one needs to acknowledge that franchising has afforded tens of thousands of entrepreneurs the opportunity of operating thriving businesses – thanks to its adherence to strict principles and to tried and tested formulas has stood the test of time, that include: FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on …

Anita du Toit, founder of Franchise Fundi and one of the country’s foremost experts on transformational franchising believes the potential of micro and social franchising to create entrepreneurship, skills and job creation is without question. With South Africa’s unemployment rate keeps soaring due to the compounding effects of Covid-19, global upheaval, political unrest and a lack of economic growth make an increase in formal employment likely. Anita du ToitAnita du Toit is the Founder and Franchise Development Consultant at Franchise Fundi. She has more than 20 years franchise consulting experience across the telecommunications, automotive, restaurant and retail industries amongst others. …

FASA congratulates one of its dynamic and progressive members – Legends Barbershop – on the opening of the Legends Training Centre in Johannesburg, where aspirant barbers can hone their skills and learn important life skills to succeed. The graduates from the Training Centre will have the opportunity to be employed in one of the many Legends Barbershops around the country. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

HJ Bosch & Sons Panel Beaters is a family-owned business with a legacy dating back to 1969. All their franchisees are 100% Black owned enterprises and therefore Level 1 BEE contributors. The challenge for the Motor Body Repair Sector is to find synergy between its current industry models and practices and the vision and efforts of government to drive economic transformation. While the HJ Bosch & Sons Panel Beaters target market is insured vehicles out of warranty, with around 70% of all vehicles in South Africa being uninsured, they also service this market. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, …

CARtime brand was established twenty-two years ago and over the past seven years have moved from an effective network of branches to a complete franchise offering due to market demand – resulting in significant growth of their national footprint, despite pandemic restrictions. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop ethical franchising across all sectors in South Africa with specific focus on transformation. www.fasa.co.za …

The franchised automotive aftermarket houses some of the most established franchisors in South Africa – some having been established in the 1950’s. This sector spans a wide array of products and services with many manufacturers securing distribution of their products through franchised fitment and/or retail facilities including auto mechanics, auto body repair, glass repair, battery and tyre replacement, cleaning and valet services and vehicle sales and maintenance. The recession over the past years has meant that this sector has done well as drivers are keeping their vehicles longer and need aftermarket products and services to keep their cars in optimum …

Clem Sunter, Scenario Planner and Futurist, wrote this inspirational article following the Springboks’ successful test match against Wales in July. As we tackle the All Blacks this month, his article about how the example set by the Springbok rugby team is pivotal in ensuring a positive economic future for South Africa is one that everyone should read. We should all take inspiration from it on how to put our differences aside and work together towards a common goal. Clem SunterClem Sunter is one of the world’s most admired scenario planners and futurologists. Chairman and CEO of Anglo American’s Gold and …

Legends Barbershop is without doubt South Africa’s ‘wunderkind’ of franchising. With 62 stores in and around South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia, owner Sheldon Tatchell has managed to turn his hair and grooming franchise into one of the leading players in that sector. When you look at the Legends Barbershop brand it prides itself in building sustainable relationships with its clients by providing exceptional service. It also thrives to make a difference in the surrounding communities it serves by impacting people’s lives positively. According to Sheldon, “we always put our customers first, listen to our customers and provide a Legendary …

Belonging to an international franchise brand has always been seen as the cherry on the top of the sundae of franchise success. A well-established international brand with master franchisees in different countries will share their success formula and offer best practices to further the success of their brand wherever they operate. This was put to the test during the pandemic as franchises all over the world suffered the fall-out from Covid-19 lockdowns and economic hardships. Minuteman Press was one brand that received strong support from their US franchise head office. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo protect, lobby, promote and develop …