Schuit shoots to the top - again
Lorraine Schuit, franchisee of Ola Milky Lane Pavilion in Durban, has scooped her second award in less than a year. 23 Jul 2008 13:29
Blazing the peri-peri trail to US shores
Nando's, South Africa's iconic chicken brand, is celebrating its 21st birthday in style with the opening of its first restaurant on 819 7th Street Washington DC, USA. 11 Jul 2008 12:05
Dis-Chem boost for pharmacists
[Nicola Mawson and Charmaine Rapp] Dis-chem will expand through franchising enabling black entrepreneurs gain entry into the market. 24 Jun 2008 10:25
McDonald's SA has plans to supersize
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Fast food group McDonald's, one of the largest landowners in the world, is set on expanding aggressively in SA. 13 Jun 2008 11:28
New one shop Movie Stop
With the cost of living rocketing skywards, and reports* calculating that 73% of consumers are cutting down on entertainment and going out, Ster-Kinekor has launched a new DVD rental option aimed at keeping consumers affordably entertained. 11 Jun 2008 12:05
Rugby backer Mr Price looks south
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Clothing and furniture retailer Mr Price is considering expanding into New Zealand and Australia through a “no risk” franchise model, adding to its brand profile there thanks to its sponsorship of rugby teams. 30 May 2008 10:56
Building supply franchise opens in Witbank
Pick & Build, a national franchise operation supplying building finishes to the home improvement, commercial development and construction markets, has reinforced its presence with the launch of a new branch in Witbank, Mpumulanga. 8 May 2008 09:47
Inside view of franchising
The International Franchise & Entrepreneurs Expo (IFE) 2008 opens its doors from 8 - 10 May at the Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, from 10am to 6pm daily. 6 May 2008 12:43
Sweet or sour pills?
When New Clicks started rolling out pharmacies in Clicks stores a few years ago, the concept was not roundly met as a brilliant plan. 5 May 2008 08:58
A dream comes true
Forced to leave school following the death of his father in 1995 to support his mother and three siblings, Steve Mohope worked at various part-time jobs to put food on the table. 11 Apr 2008 08:48
Fast-food group has taste for jewellery
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Fast-food franchiser Taste Holdings says it's moving beyond just having interests in the food services sector and was set to acquire jewellery chain NWJ Holdings for R120m. 11 Apr 2008 06:14
Bank offers businesses a helping hand
With the Reserve Bank's Monitory Policy Committee widely expected to increase the interest rates today, First National Bank (FNB) has offered to reduce the administrative burden on small and medium enterprises by restructuring their loans to enable them to cope with their short-term financial difficulties. 10 Apr 2008 07:58
Healthy fast food group announces massive expansion
[ActivRetail] Kauai (pronounced ka-why), the healthy food and beverage company, has announced its five-year growth plan that includes opening a further 130 stores in South Africa, bringing the total number of the group's stores to 200 by 2012. 9 Apr 2008 06:01
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