Franchisees' protection a feature of new bill
The Consumer Protection bill is far-reaching and the first legislation of its kind in South Africa that will codify the common law in relation to the rights of consumers. 20 Nov 2008 11:13
Famous Brands revenue was up 25% to R714m
Famous Brands, the quick service restaurant and casual dining franchisor, has reported a 7% increase in diluted headline earnings per share to 78 cents for the six months ended August from 73 cents a year ago. 29 Oct 2008 06:06
Franchises safer in hard times
[Marcia Klein] In tough economic times, franchises are a relatively safe way of doing business. 21 Oct 2008 11:50
A model for pharmacists
[Sasha Planting] Dis-Chem is one of SA's largest unlisted retailers and it's expanding aggressively by franchising its model. 22 Sep 2008 11:27
Osizweni Score converts to PnP family store
Graduate of the Pick n Pay Retail Academy, Mlungisi Maziya, and PnP veteran Conrad Thatcher, who started his career with the retail group in Newcastle 20 years ago, have joined forces to own and manage the group's first family franchise store in Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal. 9 Sep 2008 14:08
Juicing up Menlyn Mall
Juicy Lucy Menlyn is the latest addition to the 28 strong Juicy Lucy family and is the flagship store when it comes to the brand's vibrant new look. 5 Aug 2008 12:27
Schuit shoots to the top - again
Lorraine Schuit, franchisee of Ola Milky Lane Pavilion in Durban, has scooped her second award in less than a year. 23 Jul 2008 13:29
Franchise Update - Truworths Ltd
Truworths has grown their franchise stores to 25 with the recent opening of the new generation IDENTITY store in Accra Mall - Ghana. 14 Jul 2008 09:24
Blazing the peri-peri trail to US shores
Nando's, South Africa's iconic chicken brand, is celebrating its 21st birthday in style with the opening of its first restaurant on 819 7th Street Washington DC, USA. 11 Jul 2008 12:05
Dis-Chem boost for pharmacists
[Nicola Mawson and Charmaine Rapp] Dis-chem will expand through franchising enabling black entrepreneurs gain entry into the market. 24 Jun 2008 10:25
McDonald's SA has plans to supersize
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Fast food group McDonald's, one of the largest landowners in the world, is set on expanding aggressively in SA. 13 Jun 2008 11:28
New one shop Movie Stop
With the cost of living rocketing skywards, and reports* calculating that 73% of consumers are cutting down on entertainment and going out, Ster-Kinekor has launched a new DVD rental option aimed at keeping consumers affordably entertained. 11 Jun 2008 12:05
Rugby backer Mr Price looks south
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Clothing and furniture retailer Mr Price is considering expanding into New Zealand and Australia through a “no risk” franchise model, adding to its brand profile there thanks to its sponsorship of rugby teams. 30 May 2008 10:56
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