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Schuit shoots to the top - again

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:29:00 +0200

Lorraine Schuit, franchisee of Ola Milky Lane Pavilion in Durban, has scooped her second award in less than a year. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Blazing the peri-peri trail to US shores

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:05:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Dis-Chem boost for pharmacists

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:25:00 +0200

Dis-chem will expand through franchising enabling black entrepreneurs gain entry into the market. Read full story... | Send to a friend

McDonald's SA has plans to supersize

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:28:00 +0200

Fast food group McDonald's, one of the largest landowners in the world, is set on expanding aggressively in SA. Read full story... | Send to a friend

New one shop Movie Stop

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:05:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Rugby backer Mr Price looks south

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:56:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Building supply franchise opens in Witbank

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:47:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Inside view of franchising

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:43:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Sweet or sour pills?

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:58:00 +0200

When New Clicks started rolling out pharmacies in Clicks stores a few years ago, the concept was not roundly met as a brilliant plan. Read full story... | Send to a friend

A dream comes true

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:48:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend