Dis-chem will expand through franchising enabling black entrepreneurs gain entry into the market. 24 Jun 2008
Fast food group McDonald's, one of the largest landowners in the world, is set on expanding aggressively in SA. 13 Jun 2008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jack's Paint & Hardware, said to be the largest independent paint specialist retail group in South Africa, became a member of FASA (the Franchise Association of Southern Africa) in February. 1 Apr 2008
The home and commercial development and construction market in KwaZulu-Natal is to receive a significant boost with the opening of the first Pick & Build franchise operation in Durban. 31 Mar 2008
2010 offers a wide range of business opportunities, and franchising could hold the key to opening and facilitating many of them. 13 Mar 2008
Almost 500 franchised systems currently operate in South Africa. They produce 12.5% of GDP and 87% of them represent local brands. Surprisingly, a third of SA's franchises are non-foods systems, with the biggest growth areas being service-based and mobile or “man-in-a-van” concepts. 13 Mar 2008
Kauai has embarked on an aggressive growth plan that includes opening 20 franchises over the next year. 11 Mar 2008
Real Africa Financial Services, a national franchisor focused on the burgeoning financial and real estate markets, introduces SA Homesavers®. 20 Feb 2008
Pick n Pay converts first Free State Score store to a Franchise Family Store. 8 Feb 2008
The Malawi government has scuppered South African Comair's bid to take over Air Malawi. 4 Feb 2008
Toyota South Africa has joined forces with Barloworld Automotive and Soweto entrepreneur Richard Maponya to establish the first Toyota dealership in the country's largest township. 4 Dec 2007
The supermarket retail market is becoming overtraded, with customer service now making the difference between mere survival and success. 28 Nov 2007
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