FASA AND TEA FORGE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) and the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the SMME Support Programme, one of the most significant public-private partnerships in the country’s small-business landscape. The MOU is a coordinated national SMME Support Programme anchored in the franchise sector, delivered across all nine provinces and designed from the ground up to work for entrepreneurs who have historically been locked out. South Africa’s SMME sector employs most of the country’s working population and remains the most credible engine of inclusive economic growth, …
Don’t Miss Your Seat at the Table: FASA 2026 Conference & EXPO
Secure your place at the annual FASA 2026 Conference and EXPO event. On the 19th of February 2026, FASA Members, industry leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking investors will converge for the Franchise Association FASA Speaker Post 29 aAll Speakers 2 (2)of South Africa’s Conference & EXPO. This isn’t just another business event; it’s where the future of South African franchising takes shape. Why you need to be there: The theme says it all: Building the South African Economy through Franchising. While others talk about economic growth, you’ll be amongst those actively driving it. This is where partnerships are forged, game-changing insights …
Building an Inclusive Economy: FASA 2026 Conference and Expo Unlocks the Next Wave of South African Entrepreneurship
As the countdown begins for the 2026 National Conference & Expo, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) is highlighting the sector’s pivotal role as the country’s premier engine for job creation and inclusive growth. Scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, the event will showcase how franchising is evolving to meet the challenges of a modern South African economy. Since its initial announcement last year, the conference themed “Building the South African Economy through Franchising” has drawn significant attention from government and private sectors alike, as franchising now contributes …
Support Services Essential in Franchising
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) since its establishment in 1979 has been dedicated to ethical franchising, guiding and safeguarding the reputation of the sector which today contributes around 14% to the country’s GDP. FASA does not have statutory powers and regulating and enforcing its code of ethics and business practices can only apply to its members. The requirements of becoming a member of FASA are stringent – this no doubt scares off the less scrupulous operators and those who do not have correct structures and support systems required of a top class franchise system. FASA Franchise Association South AfricaTo …
Make sure the franchise you choose is a FASA Member
The success of franchising is largely due to the handful of franchisors, who, 40 years ago, got together to formalise the business format of franchising along international ethical standards and laid the foundation for what is today the Franchise Association of South Africa. The franchise sector today is well-positioned to come together in a concerted effort to stimulate entrepreneurship and create much-needed jobs. The opportunities to expand into many more sectors and particularly in the social and services sectors of the economy are endless – with the goal of accelerating BEE and enterprise opportunities, give training to the youth and …
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