Kanhym has announced that it will be offering fresh meat deli franchises to committed and motivated owner-operators. The first store has opened in Gift Acres in Pretoria. 29 Oct 2009 12:56
Fast food restaurant chain Famous Brands on Monday, 26 Ocotber 2009, reported first half diluted headline earnings a share of 91 cents, a 16.6% increase from the 78 cents reported for its first half last year. 26 Oct 2009 19:26
Tiger Wheel & Tyre was named the leading tyre retailer in the Times and Sowetan 2009 Retail Awards. The winners were announced at a gala awards ceremony held at the Northgate ice rink on Thursday 08 October. 14 Oct 2009 15:46
Tiger Wheel & Tyre Sandton is celebrating service excellence after clinching first place for Best Services at the coveted Sandton City Tenant Excellence Awards. 15 Sep 2009 13:38
[Kgomotso Mathe] Pick n Pay's franchising strategy could prove to be a winning formula for the food retailer in its effort to penetrate mass markets, particularly the Soweto market where its competitor, Shoprite, has been operating since 2000. 25 Aug 2009 12:48
Famous Brands has aquired the South African and African business of fast casual coffee-themed franchise Mugg & Bean for a cash consideration of R104 million, the company announced today, 27 July 2009. 27 Jul 2009 13:40
NEW YORK: US fast-food chain McDonald's on Thursday, 23 July 2009, reported second-quarter net profit of $1.09 billion, down 8.0% from a year ago as the weaker dollar weighed on revenue. 24 Jul 2009 13:48
[Luphert Chilwane] Owners of franchise businesses who fail to comply with the Consumer Protection Act could end up facing fines of up to R1-million when the act becomes active in October next year, Simone Monty, a director of Routledge Modise in association with Eversheds, said in Johannesburg last week. 22 Jun 2009 13:33
[Simpiwe Piliso] While scores of real estate franchises close up shop as a slump in the property market takes it toll, one of the world's largest property groups is offering locals an opportunity to win a free business. 7 May 2009 13:49
The Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) Awards for Excellence in Franchising, was held over the weekend, 4 April 2009, as the culmination of Franchise Week at the Sandton Convention Centre. With the incorporation of the International Franchise Expo and Convention, close to 400 franchisors and franchisees gathered to celebrate FASA's 30th anniversary as the industry's representative body. 8 Apr 2009 12:21
With millions of South Africans seeking employment, small business is positioned to be one of the ways to reduce unemployment in South Africa and both the private and public sector is looking to developing a culture of small business in the country. While franchising is seen as a key business driver in this sector, the industry is not without challenges. 2 Apr 2009 13:25
Four selected Caltex service stations in the Western Cape are converting their existing StarMart convenience stores into FreshStops, bringing to fruition one of South Africa's latest retail partnerships. 11 Feb 2009 13:58
[ActivRetail] Portuguese-style restaurant chain, Braza, recently opened its 7th franchise in Menlyn Park, Pretoria, and has introduced an even more mouth-watering menu. 21 Jan 2009 13:30