A very naughty corgi, a cast of real people and the anticipation of a rather royal visitor are just some of the elements that add a quirky touch to Joe Public's latest campaign for Ocean Basket. 23 Nov 2007
When staff at On-Tap plumbing franchise spotted Danny K in their store, shopping for bathroom and kitchen fittings for his new home in Gauteng, someone turned on the thought taps and thought… “What about a partnership with Danny K?” 21 Nov 2007
A total of 25 new Spar franchises, 30 Build it and 40 Tops at Spar stores should open in 2008. 19 Nov 2007
Well-known local business executive Trevor Mashabane and entrepreneur Brenda Ledwaba have launched a new Pam Golding Properties (PGP) franchise empowerment office in Mabopane. The new franchise is well situated in the popular Tramshed shopping complex in Tshwane's busy CBD. 14 Nov 2007
Debonairs Pizza is still scooping up awards and celebrating milestones even as the end of the year approaches and we move well into November. The franchise, more than 200-strong, collected the Leisure Options Best of Joburg Reader's Choice Awards for the eighth time this year. 13 Nov 2007
The Franchise Association of Southern Africa has named Dulcé Café Waterstone the top national franchisee of 2007. 4 Nov 2007
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) held its annual awards evening last week and, for the third time, Scooters Pizza won the award for Brand Builder of the Year. 1 Nov 2007
The hemp movement in South Africa has been given a massive boost with the opening of the first Wellness Warehouse at the Lifestyle Center in Kloof Street, Cape Town. The new chain, with three stores opening this year, has been launched to cater to the growing demand for healthy, ethical and socially aware brands; and will be selling a full range of hemp products - much of which will be supplied by Hemporium. 30 Oct 2007
Craig MacKenzie, director of Retsol, who was honoured as the Franchise Personality of the Year 2007 at the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) awards. 29 Oct 2007
Less than 12 months after opening its first store in Soweto, Woolworths has opened an even larger, full-line store in Soweto's newest shopping centre, the 65,000m2 Maponya Mall. 25 Oct 2007
Retail franchising in South Africa has achieved store and turnover growth of almost 10% since February 2006 and turnover growth of 21%. It is the second largest contributor to the local franchise mix, after the fast food and restaurant sectors. 17 Oct 2007
Bed & Couch franchises throughout the country are busy preparing for what operators believe will be a very busy festive season. 8 Oct 2007
As franchise employment figures near the half million mark a national award recognises excellence among franchisees. 5 Oct 2007
Hands-on Ola Milky Lane franchisee scoops KZN franchise award. 5 Oct 2007
The drive to form public/private partnerships aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills amongst unemployed youth has resulted in a ground-breaking initiative from the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) and Massmart-owned Builders Warehouse. 4 Oct 2007
Following on its successful launch of the first PUMA store in South Africa last year, the group has launched a second store in Soweto. Consumers in Soweto and surrounding areas will now have access to a wide range of the edgiest sports lifestyle products available in one store. 3 Oct 2007
Residents of Middleburg in Mpumalanga can now look forward to having their renovation, building, and construction material needs catered for by a brand new Pick & Build, being the latest edition to this national franchise company. 14 Sep 2007
The annual Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo (FBOE) takes place 7 - 9 September 2007 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng, and it is interesting to note the significant developments within this sector. Key among these is the 40% growth in the number of franchising systems operating in South Africa in the two year period 2004 to 2006, and the industry's turnover of R188.23 billion and 12% contribution to GDP in 2006. 5 Sep 2007
@home, the homeware store, will open their third @home livingspace store in the Loch Logan Waterfront in Bloemfontein on 1 September. 30 Aug 2007
The Dulcé Café franchise group has announced its top performers at its annual conference. 29 Aug 2007
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