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, 01 Sep 2026 07:43:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/etwatwa-crossing-brings-community-focused-retail-to-daveyton-and-surrounds-853493a Etwatwa Crossing has opened its doors to shoppers in Etwatwa, Daveyton and surrounding communities, introducing a 17,976m2 retail centre designed around everyday shopping, essential services and local economic participation. 1-271229 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spur-corp-targets-50-more-restaurant-openings-in-sa-after-sales-exceed-r12bn-186426a Spur Corporation has reported a resilient financial performance for the year ended June 2026, with franchise restaurant sales increasing 6.9% to R12.3bn as the group expanded its footprint in South Africa and international markets. 1-271028 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massmart-unathi-kildase-says-leadership-in-retail-is-ultimately-about-people-186456a As vice president of operations at Game (Massmart), Unathi Kildase has built her career across operations, supply chain, customer experience and other areas of the business. 1-271008 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/refurbished-nonesi-mall-opens-with-new-retail-and-banking-tenants-290417a Vukile Property Fund has opened a R76.1m extension and refurbishment at Nonesi Mall in Komani, Eastern Cape, adding 3,100m2 of fully pre-let retail space and strengthening the centre’s position as a key shopping destination in the region. 1-270870 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-franchise-growth-may-depend-on-better-franchisee-support-634831a With 63% of South Africa’s franchise brands operating fewer than 30 stores, the industry’s next phase of growth may depend less on selling more franchises and more on helping existing franchisees succeed. 1-270851 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/franchising-is-a-key-driver-of-africa-growth-says-standard-bank-967524a Franchising is playing an increasingly important role in Africa's economic growth, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs while supporting job creation and business expansion. 1-270294 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retails-next-profit-lever-isnt-on-the-shelf-412039a As South African retailers contend with sluggish consumer demand, rising operating costs and persistent margin pressure, the next major opportunity for cost optimisation may have less to do with what sits on store shelves and more to do with everything required to keep those shelves, stores and businesses running. 1-270275 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ecovado-named-food-lovers-market-seeds-of-change-2026-winner-953444a Ecovado, a rural avocado oil company from Dovheni village in Limpopo, has been named the winner of Food Lover's Market's Seeds of Change 2026 enterprise development initiative. 1-269584 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/compcomm-to-launch-inquiry-into-franchise-market-731242a On 26 June 2026, the South African Competition Commission published draft terms of reference (ToR) for a proposed market inquiry into franchise markets. The inquiry is initiated under section 43B(1)(a) of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (Act), on the basis that the Commission has reason to believe there are features that may impede, distort or restrict competition in the South African franchise business market. 1-269552 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa