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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:09:43 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spar-says-retailers-can-help-tackle-sa-youth-employment-crisis-064925a South Africa's youth unemployment crisis continues to demand action from every sector. For retailers, that means creating opportunities through local hiring, skills development and support for small businesses. 1-269437 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Franchising South Africa 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