Franchising 'a great way to get jobless back to work'

Franchising could be the answer to South Africa's high and rising unemployment problem, delegates to the International Franchise and Entrepreneurs' Expo in Johannesburg were told late last week. 13 May 2013 12:36

Burger King opens first SA store

[Paul Vecchiatto] US fast food franchise Burger King opened its first SA store at midday on Thursday, 9 May 2013, in the centre of Cape Town to the blare of DJs‚ music and no speeches. 10 May 2013 15:00

Women lead in business franchise start-ups

Women play a great role in franchising, as around the world they start businesses at twice the rate of men and make up more than a third of all franchisees. According to Vera Valasis, executive director of the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA), "Franchising is a business method that is often family-friendly, with a strong support network. The dynamism of women entrepreneurs is a positive force that is growing at a tremendous rate and should be encouraged at every opportunity." 7 May 2013 10:43

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tiger Wheel & Tyre expands product offering to include batteries

[Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre] You needn't be left out in the cold with a dead battery this winter as Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced that its stores will now also sell and fit the ATLASBX brand of automotive batteries. 30 Apr 2013 14:48

Burger King SA appoints King James

Following a five-way pitch, King James Group has been appointed to launch the Burger King brand in South Africa and retained for the following year to assist with its aggressive roll-out strategy across the country. 24 Apr 2013 07:00

Report reveals underlying success factors in franchising

[Greg Nathan] The Australian-based Franchise Relationships Institute (FRI) recently released the findings of its international franchise excellence research report, conducted across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and, in conjunction with Franchize Directions, in South Africa. The study has successfully shattered certain myths around franchisee satisfaction - such as hardworking franchisees will successful, and profitable franchisees will be happy. 22 Apr 2013 12:10

Franchises can ride out economic recession with survival tactics

[Manny Nichas] The previous recession of 2008 served the Ocean Basket brand extremely well, as diners were drawn to its value-for-money proposition in increasing numbers. Knowing the counter-cyclical trend for consumers to 'buy down' in tough times, we shout the loudest at such times about our entry-level meals, reinforcing among consumers a perception of our affordability. 11 Apr 2013 10:17

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream opens first franchise in Pretoria

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream has officially launched its first parlour at the food court in Menlyn Park shopping centre Pretoria, offering its range premium ice creams, sorbets & frozen yoghurt and a range of smoothies, sundaes, pancakes, waffles and fresh fruit juices. 10 Apr 2013 11:45

How local entrepreneurs can strengthen the economy

[Nicolas de Sousa] Stability, traceability and consistent representation are all facets of business that a well-established franchising industry is able to offer local and international investors. 10 Apr 2013 07:20

Unusual food franchise drive-through gets positive response

An unusual concept of a multi-franchise drive-through food retail area in Roodepoort is set to start construction in mid-2013 for completion in the first quarter of 2014. Already there is firm interest from Mochachos, Skippers, Bacini's, Kauai, Subway, Maxis and Roman's Pizza. 9 Apr 2013 10:50

Benefits of franchising as a business model

[Manny Nichas] Many people wishing to start a business could choose between beginning something from scratch or purchasing a franchise. With the group's business model, which began as a mix of owned and franchised stores and then elected to continue only as a franchise model, there are useful pointers for would-be owners. 4 Apr 2013 12:26

Impending power cuts could affect franchise sector

Despite ongoing warnings of blackouts over the past five years that have not materialised, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) warns that the current chaos at the Madupi Power station, maintenance woes at Koeberg and a narrowly averted strike at Exxaro in Mpumalanga, could well result in rolling blackouts this winter. 2 Apr 2013 07:08

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Famous Brands secures steak house JV

Famous Brands (Fbr) has entered into a joint venture agreement with the founder-owners of steakhouse Turn 'n Tender‚ it said today, 25 March 2013. 25 Mar 2013 13:01