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Balancing The Scales in Franchising
Among the many industry sectors in South Africa, whether agriculture, mining or manufacturing, franchising is the only one that covers a whole spectrum of business sectors (around 14) and contributes almost 14% to the country’s GDP - far above all other sectors whose...
What is Franchising Plus’ Role in Helping You Franchise Your Business?
by Eric Parker and Sasha-Lee de Bod As the leading franchise consultancy in South Africa, we are able to hold your hand throughout your journey to franchising your business. Here is how we can assist you: Is Franchising the Right Path to Take for your Business? How we...
Working With Underperforming Franchisees
By Eric Parker In the current South African economy, franchisors are experiencing an increase in franchisees who are either struggling to make a profit, are marginal or went into a loss-making scenario as a result of the Covid pandemic. We have noticed more...
A Tribute To Annie Baptiste
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Annie Baptiste. Annie worked with Eric and has been part of the Franchising Plus family for the past 22 years. It is difficult to put into words the immense contribution Annie has made to the...
Benefits of Appointing Young Franchisees
By Natalie Velimahitopoulos As a franchisor, when you get approached by somebody young who is interested in becoming a franchisee or opening your market to youth, it is necessary to establish what the role of a franchisee requires to be and, is someone in their youth...
FASA Virtual Conference – The Way Forward For Franchising
Franchising has come to a crossroad as it looks back on the last year of upheaval. The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) felt that the time was right to call on its members, its stakeholders and the public to join them in a key conference to be held...
The Covid-19 Conundrum in Food Franchising
THE COVID-19 CONUNDRUM IN FOOD FRANCHISING By Maria D'Amico The fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt in all areas of the economy, with the food and beverage sector taking a spectacular knock as it fought closures during lockdown, sporadic openings,...
Franchising Plus Partner Announcement
Dear clients, colleagues and friends, It has taken us a while to announce this but better late than never. Franchising Plus has again gone through an exciting change. As some of you may know by now, Sasha-Lee de Bod was appointed as a new partner at Franchising Plus...
Assigning The Right People To The Right Positions Within Your Franchise.
By Roz Sandham First who, then what (Jim Collins) The transition from being an independent, family or corporate business to a franchised business or just venturing into franchising needs some thorough planning and preparation. When it comes to the ‘people’ aspect of...