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Far-reaching legal changes for franchises

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +0200

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.
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Real estate franchise up for grabs

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:49:00 +0200

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.
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Winners of the FASA Awards

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:21:00 +0200

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.
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FNB research report sheds light on SA franchising industry

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:25:00 +0200

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.
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Convenience stores get a fresh start

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:58:00 +0200

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. The first FreshStop opened on 5 February 2009 at the Caltex service station in Gie Road, Parklands.
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Pretoria gets a taste of Portugal

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:30:00 +0200

Portuguese-style restaurant chain, Braza, recently opened its 7th franchise in Menlyn Park, Pretoria, and has introduced an even more mouth-watering menu.
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Franchisees' protection a feature of new bill

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:13:00 +0200

The Consumer Protection bill is far-reaching and the first legislation of its kind in South Africa that will codify the common law in relation to the rights of consumers.
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Famous Brands revenue was up 25% to R714m

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:06:00 +0200

Famous Brands, the quick service restaurant and casual dining franchisor, has reported a 7% increase in diluted headline earnings per share to 78 cents for the six months ended August from 73 cents a year ago.
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Franchises safer in hard times

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +0200

In tough economic times, franchises are a relatively safe way of doing business.
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A model for pharmacists

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:27:00 +0200

Dis-Chem is one of SA's largest unlisted retailers and it's expanding aggressively by franchising its model.
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