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, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:54 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/franchising-remains-lower-risk-entry-point-for-smes-in-2026-739892a Franchising continues to offer South African SMEs a comparatively lower-risk path into business ownership in 2026, particularly in a constrained economic environment where failure margins are thin and access to capital remains uneven. 1-265732 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-portfolio-versatility-is-the-next-growth-lever-517150a For decades, brand growth was built around a single idea: find the hero and push it harder than anyone else. Today, that model is starting to crack. 1-265216 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/multi-unit-franchising-grows-but-expansion-risks-rising-says-fnb-specialist-951924a Multi-unit franchising is expanding across South Africa, with growth no longer limited to the restaurant sector. Franchisees in grocery, liquor, retail and education are increasingly considering adding more outlets, but industry specialists warn that success with one store does not guarantee success with several. 1-265194 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sorbet-and-bidvest-bank-empower-woman-to-franchise-ownership-951284a Long-standing Sorbet Citizen, Zelma Matinise officially takes ownership of her own franchise at Sorbet Howard Centre as part of the Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative. 1-265074 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2026-b-well-tersia-joubert-talks-carbon-light-kitchens-and-cooking-with-a-climate-conscience-172276a Food systems contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions through processes such as production, transportation, storage and the energy consumed during cooking - all of which play a critical role in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering (HoReCa) sector and its impact on climate change. 1-264768 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moo-moo-restaurants-winning-formula-insights-from-jimmy-eracleous-516530a In an industry marked by rising costs, shifting consumer expectations, and the ongoing pressure to stay profitable, running a restaurant in South Africa has never been more challenging. 1-264146 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ocean-basket-unveils-its-new-seasonal-menu-407679a Ocean Basket has ushered in the summer season with a fresh lineup of dishes and drinks unveiled at its recent Tastes Like Summer event, held at the brand’s first-ever store in Menlyn, Johannesburg. 1-263895 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa