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Operations Manuals fit for the times!
By Lesley-Caren Johnson What really sets one organisation apart from another is the know-how, knowledge and expertise it develops over a period of time. This know-how and expertise often take up residence in the heads of the franchisor, the management team and / or...
Cash Flow – The Devil is in the Detail
By Henk Engelbrecht You have started your own business and your products are flying off the shelves, but you are struggling with cash flow. How can this be, when you are generating a profit every month? Many people confuse the concept of being profitable...
4 Steps to franchise your business
By Natalie Veli If you have a developed business that you feel could be easily replicated, franchising may be right for you. When the right concept is franchised correctly, it can be a great expansion strategy for your business to become a household name. Here are 4...
An overview on piloting a franchise model
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...
The Fuel Industry and Franchising
Sasha-Lee de Bod spoke at the Africa Fuel Wholesale and Retail Expansion Summit hosted on 31 May 2019. The industry has evolved throughout the years, here is a brief summary. What is happening in the market? With approximately 4600 fuel service stations currently in...
What is Strategic Planning and How Will it Help?
By Natalie Veli Definition: Strategic planning is a process that helps a business decide what market opportunities to follow and how to do so over the next three to five years. It results in the formation of a strategic plan. Strategic planning still appears to be an...
Let’s talk about 11 things in food franchises, shall we?
By Sasha-Lee de Bod According to the 2018 FASA franchise survey, there are 865 franchise systems in South Africa of which 23% is accounted for in the Fast Food and Restaurants category. The franchise sector currently contributes 15.7% of the total South African GDP At...
How to start a franchise in South Africa
By Eric Parker The first thing you need to do before you start a business is to develop a comprehensive business plan. Part of the plan will be a distribution strategy, and this is where you could consider owner operators or franchising as an option. So, under what...
Why an established business should consider “Owner Operator” mechanisms, including franchising
By Eric Parker Franchising in South Africa is way behind the rest of the world. In the USA over 50% of retail sales go through a franchise whereas in South Africa it is only 12%. The mentality amongst Corporate South Africa seems to be: “We need to own it to control...