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JOHANNESBURG, 9 November 2026 – South Africa’s franchise sector generated an estimated R999 billion in turnover in 2023, contributing approximately 15% to the country’s GDP. Three years on, how are franchise businesses responding to economic pressures, managing growth and putting their strategic plans into practice? The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) aims to find out through its newly launched 2026 Annual Industry Survey, supported by principal sponsor, Grow Franchising. The first comprehensive sector assessment since 2023, the survey will examine the operational challenges, commercial priorities and growth opportunities facing franchise networks across South Africa. As principal sponsor, Grow Franchising …