By Sasha-Lee de Bod Once a franchise model/concept has been developed, it must be tried, tested and proven in the market before it can be replicated. It is important to note that just an idea cannot be franchised. In franchising, the franchisor must be able to show...
By Sasha-Lee de Bod As we reflect on our experience as franchise consultants over the past year, we have identified 13 lessons learnt from the franchise industry and South Africa’s current economic environment we find ourselves in. 1. Franchisees: Struggling in...
By Sasha-Lee de Bod Franchisee selection and recruitment is on of the most important factors of developing a sustainable franchise network. However, many franchisors do not have a clear franchisee recruitment process to successfully recruit and select franchisees...
By Sasha-Lee de Bod Running a family business seems fairly simple but in essence, it thrives on intricacies. Blood is thicker than water – family businesses can destroy this idiom instantly with complications and chaos down the line. In any family business, there...
Franchises and independent businesses are competing and operating in highly competitive and in some instances saturated markets. Business owners are now looking at alternative means of market expansion and ways of revitalizing the economy to address poverty,...
