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Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Franchising

Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Apr 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

KleuterZone controversy: What protection do investors, franchisees have under SA law?

Ian Jacobsberg 4 Apr 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

Business vs franchise transfer: What happens to employee contracts?

Labour Law

Business vs franchise transfer: What happens to employee contracts?

Ian Jacobsberg and Danie Pretorius 23 Jan 2025

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster to step down after 33 years of leadership

Aviation

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster to step down after 33 years of leadership

29 Nov 2024

Property

Future of real estate: Just Property joins forces with BetterHome Group

18 Nov 2024

Essential steps to building a successful franchise

Franchising

Essential steps to building a successful franchise

Karen Keylock 24 Oct 2024

10 essential tips to thrive in the fitness franchise market

Franchising

10 essential tips to thrive in the fitness franchise market

4 Oct 2024

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

Franchising

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

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Aug 2024

Where South African banks are underperforming: AI-powered robo-advisory

Fintech

Where South African banks are underperforming: AI-powered robo-advisory

Shaun McEwan, Issued by Sauce Advertising 16 Jul 2024

Franchising

Finding and securing the right franchisee for your brand

3 Jul 2024

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

Franchising

Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

17 Apr 2024

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

Franchising

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

10 Apr 2024

How technology is revolutionising payment reconciliation for retailers

Technology

How technology is revolutionising payment reconciliation for retailers

Graham Bradford 27 Feb 2024

The power of franchising in de-risking South Africa’s tourism businesses

Tourism

The power of franchising in de-risking South Africa’s tourism businesses

Jabulani Debedu 22 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Franchising

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

Johannesburg High Court prevents closure of 4 Romans Pizza stores

Regulatory

Johannesburg High Court prevents closure of 4 Romans Pizza stores

21 Dec 2023

Retirement planning as an entrepreneur: An exceptional and stimulating endeavour

Entrepreneurship

Retirement planning as an entrepreneur: An exceptional and stimulating endeavour

Michelle Geraghty 25 Oct 2023

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

Franchising

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

4 Oct 2023

Consumer Law

Franchise agreement ruling - a principle established and an opportunity missed

Ian Jacobsberg 25 Aug 2023

Technology

Enhancing employee training in retail

3 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

Franchising

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Food & bev. services

Wimpy owner Famous Brands reports soaring profit, warns of price hikes

Nqobile Dludla 26 Oct 2022

Tips for local entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business - Part 1

Business Plans

Tips for local entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business - Part 1

Anton Ressel & Steven Francis 1 Jul 2022

#Newsmaker: Vuyo Henda steps up to the plate as Spur Corp's new chief marketing officer

Retail Marketing

#Newsmaker: Vuyo Henda steps up to the plate as Spur Corp's new chief marketing officer

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 May 2022

What you need to know about owning a real estate franchise

Residential Property

What you need to know about owning a real estate franchise

16 May 2022

Steers owner buys majority stake in Lexi's Healthy Eatery

Food & bev. services

Steers owner buys majority stake in Lexi's Healthy Eatery

30 Mar 2022

Just Property Group appoints dual COOs

Residential Property

Just Property Group appoints dual COOs

15 Nov 2021

What entrepreneurs must know about franchising in SA

Legal Regulations

What entrepreneurs must know about franchising in SA

Hugh Melamdowitz 5 Oct 2021

#Fasa21: The trends and challenges facing the automotive aftermarket franchising sector

Automotive

#Fasa21: The trends and challenges facing the automotive aftermarket franchising sector

Imran Salie 15 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: What is the future of fuel retailing in South Africa?

Fuel & Energy

#Fasa21: What is the future of fuel retailing in South Africa?

13 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: Entrepreneurship, franchising key to unlocking economic growth

Franchising

#Fasa21: Entrepreneurship, franchising key to unlocking economic growth

2 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Franchising

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Sep 2021

Can female entrepreneurs weather the Covid-19 storm?

Entrepreneurship

Can female entrepreneurs weather the Covid-19 storm?

11 Aug 2021

Marcel's Frozen Yoghurt: Serving up success for 30 years

Food & bev. services

Marcel's Frozen Yoghurt: Serving up success for 30 years

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Aug 2021

DIY and home services supporting franchise industry recovery

Franchising

DIY and home services supporting franchise industry recovery

7 May 2021

Italtile CEO Jan Potgieter to retire, Lance Foxcroft named successor

Retailers

Italtile CEO Jan Potgieter to retire, Lance Foxcroft named successor

4 May 2021

#BehindtheBrandManager: Gerry Thomas, the man behind Krispy Kreme SA

#BehindTheBrandManager

#BehindtheBrandManager: Gerry Thomas, the man behind Krispy Kreme SA

Evan-Lee Courie 14 Apr 2021

Krispy Kreme in SA: 23 stores, 300 sales channels, 600 jobs

Food & bev. services

Krispy Kreme in SA: 23 stores, 300 sales channels, 600 jobs

7 Apr 2021

The Franchise Co offers opportunities for food entrepreneurs

SMEs

The Franchise Co offers opportunities for food entrepreneurs

29 Mar 2021

4 reasons a business should consider franchising

Corporate & Commercial Law

4 reasons a business should consider franchising

Seani Ramabulana 14 Jan 2021

Franchising

Big franchise brands not better off during the pandemic

Bendeta Gordon 2 Nov 2020

Retail franchise PNA expands store footprint

Retailers

Retail franchise PNA expands store footprint

19 Oct 2020

Stone castles can be tough to renovate

Proptech

Stone castles can be tough to renovate

Marcél du Toit 14 Oct 2020

Shoprite signs consent agreement with Competition Commission

Regulatory

Shoprite signs consent agreement with Competition Commission

13 Oct 2020

Franchising and the need for agility during a pandemic

Franchising

Franchising and the need for agility during a pandemic

Morne Cronje 17 Aug 2020

Adopt-An-SME initiative launched

Community

Adopt-An-SME initiative launched

28 Jul 2020

Spur CEO Pierre van Tonder to retire

Food & bev. services

Spur CEO Pierre van Tonder to retire

21 Jul 2020

SA's franchise industry begins long road to recovery

Franchising

SA's franchise industry begins long road to recovery

12 Jun 2020