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What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

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Franchise networks face mounting pressure from costs, franchisees and staff

Larry Hodes 10 Sep 2026

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SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

9 Sep 2026

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How Ocean Basket is building for the next 30 years

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Etwatwa Crossing brings community-focused retail to Daveyton and surrounds

Etwatwa Crossing brings community-focused retail to Daveyton and surrounds

28 Aug 2026

Spur Corp targets 50 more restaurant openings in SA after sales exceed R12bn

Spur Corp targets 50 more restaurant openings in SA after sales exceed R12bn

21 Aug 2026

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Refurbished Nonesi Mall opens with new retail and banking tenants

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SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

Larry Hodes 17 Aug 2026

Franchising is a key driver of Africa's growth, says Standard Bank

Franchising is a key driver of Africa's growth, says Standard Bank

29 Jul 2026

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Retail’s next profit lever isn’t on the shelf

28 Jul 2026

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3 Jul 2026

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CompComm to launch inquiry into franchise market

Derek Lötter, Claire Reidy, Nazeera Mia and Aneesa Valodia 2 Jul 2026

Brigitte Da Gama, group chief people officer at The Spar Group, argues that retailers have an important role to play in creating employment and skills development for young South Africans. (Image supplied.)

Spar says retailers can help tackle SA's youth employment crisis

Brigitte Da Gama 30 Jun 2026

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Franchise Association and TEA launch national SMME franchising programme

25 Jun 2026

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Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

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SA's franchising sector must close performance gaps to see inclusive growth

17 Jun 2026

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From 1 coffee shop to 400 stores: How Vida e caffè built an African coffee success story

10 Jun 2026

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If you stepped away for 90 days, would your franchise survive?

Larry Hodes 2 Jun 2026

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The evolving business model of restaurants and QSR revealed

Amith Singh 18 May 2026

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SA's franchise growth outpaces structure, risks brand reputation

Larry Hodes 28 Apr 2026

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SA's retail and logistics sector lose billions due to inaccurate location data

17 Mar 2026

Franchise Association of South Africa CEO Freddy Makgato. Image supplied

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

10 Mar 2026

Karen Keylock, Head of Retail Services at Nedbank Commercial Banking. Image supplied

Franchising emerges as South Africa's unlikely economic saviour

Karen Keylock 20 Feb 2026

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Franchising remains lower-risk entry point for SMEs in 2026

18 Feb 2026

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Domaine Rautenbach 30 Jan 2026

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