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Franchise networks face mounting pressure from costs, franchisees and staff

Franchise networks face mounting pressure from costs, franchisees and staffLarry Hodes

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

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

By Evan-Lee Courie 7 Sep 2026

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CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

Red Flag Media CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

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John Dory’s serves up seafood value with its prawn catch-up

OnPoint PR John Dory’s serves up seafood value with its prawn catch-up

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Heineken Beverages Heritage beyond the brand

18 Sep 2026

More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

OnPoint PR More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

18 Sep 2026

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Varsity Vibe Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

17 Sep 2026

SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

Incubeta SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

15 Sep 2026

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

NielsenIQ A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

15 Sep 2026

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Catchwords New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

15 Sep 2026

Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

Rocket Creative Design & Display Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

14 Sep 2026

Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

Burger King Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

14 Sep 2026

The Honor Spring Sale is live at a store near you

Honor SA The Honor Spring Sale is live at a store near you

10 Sep 2026

Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

Jockey South Africa Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

9 Sep 2026

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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

#WomensMonth | Massmart's Unathi Kildase says "leadership in retail is ultimately about people"

#WomensMonth | Massmart's Unathi Kildase says "leadership in retail is ultimately about people"

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Aug 2026

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

Bizcommunity.com 20 Aug 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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