https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/173.html South Africa Franchising news 15 Franchising news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/173.html en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:05:52 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/franchise-association-and-tea-launch-national-smme-franchising-programme-397058a The Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) and the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the SMME Support Programme, one of the most significant public-private partnerships in the country’s small-business landscape. 1-269333 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/poor-franchisee-support-threatens-growth-jobs-and-royalties-across-south-africa-397338a South Africa’s franchise sector contributes R721bn to GDP and employs hundreds of thousands of people and, on most measures, outperforms independent business ownership by a considerable margin. 1-269113 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-franchising-sector-must-close-performance-gaps-to-see-inclusive-growth-842173a Franchising is a major contributor to the economy, generating a turnover of nearly R1tn per annum and supporting approximately 68,000 franchisees. 1-269079 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-1-coffee-shop-to-400-stores-how-vida-e-caffe-built-an-african-coffee-success-story-623481a Nearly 25 years after opening its first coffee shop on Cape Town's Kloof Street, vida e caffè has reached a significant milestone in its growth journey, opening its 400th store and reinforcing its position as one of Africa's largest homegrown coffee brands. 1-268931 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/if-you-stepped-away-for-90-days-would-your-franchise-survive-178506a Here is a question worth sitting with honestly. If you left your franchise business for 90 days, no calls, no approvals, no quiet interventions, what would actually happen? 1-268678 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-evolving-business-model-of-restaurants-and-qsr-revealed-067055a The restaurant and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always operated with tight margins, shifting consumer tastes, and intense competition. More recently, two notable trends have become more pronounced, shaping how operators think about pricing, operations, and growth. 1-268187 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-franchise-growth-outpaces-structure-risks-brand-reputation-403829a Of all economies, South Africa has one of the highest percentages of participation in the franchise sector. Additionally, there is a silent shortage of those who actually make the networks function. 1-267645 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-and-logistics-sector-lose-billions-due-to-inaccurate-location-data-511050a In an economy where profit margins and infrastructure budgets are currently being squeezed to a sliver, the cost of "near enough" location data by itself is leading to dozens of massive store closures and groups of people running the risk of being excluded from e-commerce. 1-266516 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/collaborative-strategies-needed-to-unlock-sa-franchising-potential-288927a To fully realise franchising's potential as a driver of economic growth and job creation, cooperation between the government, funders, skills bodies, business organisations, franchisors, and franchisees is crucial. 1-266310 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/franchising-emerges-as-south-africa-unlikely-economic-savior-951194a South Africa’s economy showed signs of improvement in 2025, but for most businesses the environment remains tight. Consumers are under pressure, growth is uneven, and even established retailers are reassessing their competitive strategies. 1-265814 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa