Franchising news

Subscribe & Follow

Advertise your job vacancies

Trending

2 days 7 days 30 days By Industry

Nando's Stick it out ad brings humour to South Africa's daily struggles

MTN’s ‘unlimited’ offer hits a limit: ARB calls for transparency

Karabo Ledwaba

Takealot's Heritage Design Challenge returns

Former minister Pravin Gordhan's health crisis intensifies

Katja Hamilton

Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2024 top five finalists announced

Adtopia launches as media sales house representing leading community channels

Pictured: Michele Serfontein. Image supplied.

#WomensMonth: Michele Serfontein, Ocean Basket franchisee says "women need to be at the table to have a voice"Aa-isha Hassiem

Franchise Owner – Terri Coetser, Ocean Basket. Image supplied.

#WomensMonth: Terri Coetser's Ocean Basket franchise triumph

By Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 26 Aug 2024

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

20 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Aug 2024

Engen opens 700th Quickshop & Co store in Midrand

Engen opens 700th Quickshop & Co store in Midrand

6 Aug 2024

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

5 Aug 2024

John Dory’s Cavendish Square gets a revamp, becoming its first Halaal restaurant

John Dory’s Cavendish Square gets a revamp, becoming its first Halaal restaurant

30 Jul 2024

Sean Summers Pick n Pay CEO. Image supplied

EXCLUSIVE: Pick n Pay's turnaround guy, Sean Summers - Getting Pick n Pay back in love with what it does

Terry Levin 8 Jul 2024

Finding and securing the right franchisee for your brand

3 Jul 2024

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

11 Jun 2024

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

5 Jun 2024

Ogilvy and KFC break history with it’s secret recipe

Ogilvy and KFC break history with it’s secret recipe

Ogilvy South Africa 30 May 2024

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

20 May 2024

Honorary Unisa Doctrate awarded to Natasha Sideris, Tashas Group founder

Honorary Unisa Doctrate awarded to Natasha Sideris, Tashas Group founder

10 May 2024

A feast for vegans At Panarottis

A feast for vegans At Panarottis

OnPoint PR 26 Apr 2024

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

17 Apr 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Scientists sail across the seas to satisfy their KFC craving

#OrchidsandOnions: Scientists sail across the seas to satisfy their KFC craving

Brendan Seery 17 Apr 2024

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

10 Apr 2024

The power and potential of franchise expos

The power and potential of franchise expos

19 Mar 2024

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

29 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Carrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penalty

Duncan Miriri 20 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Image source: Andrea Piacquadio from

How to keep staff motivated this festive season

12 Dec 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2023

Franchise conference shows government the strength of the sector

Franchise conference shows government the strength of the sector

7 Nov 2023

How to build a profitable low-margin franchise business

How to build a profitable low-margin franchise business

6 Nov 2023

hevron and Astron Energy will extend the existing Caltex Usage Rights and Debrand Agreements (URDA) for South Africa and Botswana until December 2026. Source: Supplied

Chevron and Astron Energy agree to extend Caltex brand license

9 Oct 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

4 Oct 2023

More news

Pictured: Michele Serfontein. Image supplied.

#WomensMonth: Michele Serfontein, Ocean Basket franchisee says "women need to be at the table to have a voice"

Aa-isha Hassiem 29 Aug 2024

Franchise Owner – Terri Coetser, Ocean Basket. Image supplied.

#WomensMonth: Terri Coetser's Ocean Basket franchise triumph

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 26 Aug 2024

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

OnPoint PR 20 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Aug 2024

Engen opens 700th Quickshop & Co store in Midrand

Engen opens 700th Quickshop & Co store in Midrand

6 Aug 2024

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

5 Aug 2024

John Dory’s Cavendish Square gets a revamp, becoming its first Halaal restaurant

John Dory’s Cavendish Square gets a revamp, becoming its first Halaal restaurant

30 Jul 2024

Sean Summers Pick n Pay CEO. Image supplied

EXCLUSIVE: Pick n Pay's turnaround guy, Sean Summers - Getting Pick n Pay back in love with what it does

Terry Levin 8 Jul 2024

Finding and securing the right franchisee for your brand

3 Jul 2024

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

4 tips for choosing the best franchise for you

11 Jun 2024

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

Franchisees embrace multi-franchise arrangements

5 Jun 2024

Ogilvy and KFC break history with it’s secret recipe

Ogilvy and KFC break history with it’s secret recipe

Ogilvy South Africa 30 May 2024

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

20 May 2024

Honorary Unisa Doctrate awarded to Natasha Sideris, Tashas Group founder

Honorary Unisa Doctrate awarded to Natasha Sideris, Tashas Group founder

10 May 2024

A feast for vegans At Panarottis

A feast for vegans At Panarottis

OnPoint PR 26 Apr 2024

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

17 Apr 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Scientists sail across the seas to satisfy their KFC craving

#OrchidsandOnions: Scientists sail across the seas to satisfy their KFC craving

Brendan Seery 17 Apr 2024

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

A strategic approach to lease negotiation can pave the way for franchise success

10 Apr 2024

The power and potential of franchise expos

The power and potential of franchise expos

19 Mar 2024

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

29 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Carrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penalty

Duncan Miriri 20 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Image source: Andrea Piacquadio from

How to keep staff motivated this festive season

12 Dec 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2023

Franchise conference shows government the strength of the sector

Franchise conference shows government the strength of the sector

7 Nov 2023

How to build a profitable low-margin franchise business

How to build a profitable low-margin franchise business

6 Nov 2023

hevron and Astron Energy will extend the existing Caltex Usage Rights and Debrand Agreements (URDA) for South Africa and Botswana until December 2026. Source: Supplied

Chevron and Astron Energy agree to extend Caltex brand license

9 Oct 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

4 Oct 2023

Pick n Pay's army of franchisees sees the future of retail

Pick n Pay's army of franchisees sees the future of retail

29 Sep 2023

Sorbet celebrates the remarkable journey of Zimkita Yeki: From employee to entrepreneur

Sorbet celebrates the remarkable journey of Zimkita Yeki: From employee to entrepreneur

OnPoint PR 14 Sep 2023

The retail pendulum is shifting in SA and it's encouraging

The retail pendulum is shifting in SA and it's encouraging

Joanne Gould 7 Sep 2023

Cape Town's retail sector continues to bounce back

Cape Town's retail sector continues to bounce back

5 Sep 2023

Coca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

Coca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

29 Aug 2023

Franchise agreement ruling - a principle established and an opportunity missed

Ian Jacobsberg 25 Aug 2023

Franchise businesses should invest in solar power

16 Aug 2023

Boxer opens its 450th store in Inanda

11 Aug 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken takes coach Jose Mazibuko to the top

#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken takes coach Jose Mazibuko to the top

Brendan Seery 3 Jul 2023

McDonald's opens highly anticipated drive-thru at La Lucia Mall

McDonald's opens highly anticipated drive-thru at La Lucia Mall

Catchwords 19 Jun 2023