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20 Aug 2026

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20 Aug 2026

Rhodes Quality Limited Edition Juices voted Best New Fruit Juice in the 2026 Product of the Year Awards

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20 Aug 2026

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17 Aug 2026

Ecommerce Counsel named to the Takealot Seller Success Network

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Refurbished Nonesi Mall opens with new retail and banking tenants

Refurbished Nonesi Mall opens with new retail and banking tenants

18 Aug 2026

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

SA’s franchise growth may depend on better franchisee support

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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

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

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

28 Jul 2026

Ecovado named Food Lover’s Market Seeds of Change 2026 winner

Ecovado named Food Lover’s Market Seeds of Change 2026 winner

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CompComm to launch inquiry into franchise market

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

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

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

Brigitte Da Gama 30 Jun 2026

Franchise Association and TEA launch national SMME franchising programme

Franchise Association and TEA launch national SMME franchising programme

25 Jun 2026

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

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

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

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

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

17 Jun 2026

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

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

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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

#BizTrends2026 | Jacobs Coffee's Domaine Rautenbach: Why portfolio versatility is the next growth lever

Domaine Rautenbach 30 Jan 2026

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Multi-unit franchising grows, but expansion risks rising, says FNB specialist

29 Jan 2026

L to R: Linda Sinclair, head of Beauty and Wellness Investments at Clicks Group; Zelma Matinise, Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur franchise partner; Andile Mazwai, Bidvest Bank managing director and Dhevan Pillay, managing executive for Retail Business Development, Clicks Group. Image by Luigi Bennett

Sorbet and Bidvest Bank empower woman to franchise ownership

26 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | B-Well's Tersia Joubert: Carbon-light kitchens and climate conscience cooking

Tersia Joubert 14 Jan 2026

Jimmy Eracleous, franchise owner of Moo Moo Menlyn and Moo Moo Mall of Africa. Image supplied

Moo Moo Restaurants' winning formula: Insights from Jimmy Eracleous

11 Dec 2025

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Ocean Basket unveils its new seasonal menu

2 Dec 2025

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The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

24 Nov 2025

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West Pack Lifestyle transitions to a franchise-driven powerhouse

8 Oct 2025

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