Col’Cacchio Go cuts upfront costs with smaller store format
Col’Cacchio’s smaller Go format brings reported capital expenditure down to R2 million–R2.5 million, with digital ordering central to the model.
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The latest franchise news from South Africa: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Cash Converters details training for SA franchise owners
Cash Converters outlines classroom training, store placements and launch support for prospective South African franchise owners.
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WAXIT builds five-year franchise ownership path for staff
WAXIT’s five-year micro-franchise pathway combines mentorship and funding support to help experienced staff work towards ownership.
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AI stock ordering puts SA franchise contracts under scrutiny
A new commentary asks who pays when mandated AI tools get stock orders wrong, urging South African franchisees to examine contract protections.
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Claromentis partners with SA Franchise Brands
The partnership combines franchise consultancy with management software to support new and growing South African franchise networks.
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Nashua adds iKhokha tools across 42 SA franchises
Nashua’s 42 South African franchises will distribute iKhokha payment tools and help small businesses adopt the platform.
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R3m township funding ceiling puts franchise readiness in focus
A higher township business funding ceiling has prompted a call to build repeatable operations before pursuing franchise expansion.
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Cash Converters identifies over 100 potential SA store sites
Cash Converters says a search for its next 50 South African stores produced over 100 location suggestions, with lease and fit-out support available.
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BT Games plans new store format as SA footprint falls to three
BT Games is developing a new store concept after its South African footprint shrank from more than 50 outlets to three in Gauteng.
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Pick n Pay Clothing reaches 439 stores as online sales rise
Pick n Pay Clothing has reached 439 stores, with online turnover up 137% and plans to modernise another 10 outlets.
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Pick n Pay franchise sales return to growth in H1 2027
Pick n Pay reports 1% franchise sales growth, but management warns that franchise partners remain under pressure.
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Food Lover’s Market franchise faces Boksburg power dispute
A Boksburg franchise faces allegations over electricity metering, while its operator calls for a comprehensive independent investigation.
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Pick n Pay takes franchise store’s tipping idea nationwide
A Cape Town franchise store’s food stamps for car guards have inspired Pick n Pay’s nationwide Appreciation Voucher rollout.
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Pick n Pay converts 14 franchise stores to company ownership
Pick n Pay has converted 14 franchise supermarkets to company ownership in a year, with further selective acquisitions on its agenda.
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Famous Brands lifts dividend as free cash flow doubles
Famous Brands raised its interim dividend as free cash flow reached R459 million, with lower capital spending and borrowing helping offset profit pressure.
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Famous Brands targets Kenya growth and Ghana franchise deal
Famous Brands plans more Kenyan outlets and is negotiating a Ghana licence agreement as it pursues growth beyond South Africa.
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Durban North OK Foods owner eyes further franchise stores
OK Foods Rinaldo Road owner Leonel Luizinho is discussing expansion after three years of growth and a repeat franchise award nomination.
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Famous Brands grows drive-thru network to 81 locations
Four new drive-thrus and 14 delivery hubs extend Famous Brands’ convenience push as South African restaurant sales growth remains subdued.
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Famous Brands rolls out Munch POS to 564 restaurants
Famous Brands is expanding its digital systems, with Munch POS in 564 restaurants alongside investment in AI and self-service technology.
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Famous Brands opens 40 restaurants as profits fall
Famous Brands opened 40 restaurants and revamped 66, while lower operating profit highlighted the pressure behind its expansion.
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FASA Confex 2027 expands to two days with African focus
FASA’s February 2027 event in Boksburg will run for two days, with wider African collaboration and public access to the exhibition.
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FASA and Absa bring franchise breakfast series to Gauteng
FASA’s provincial programme reaches Fourways on 20 October, bringing entrepreneurs, franchise owners and funders together.
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Tasty Gallos puts franchise applicants through founder vetting
Tasty Gallos founder Muhammed Gutta interviews every franchise applicant, weighing business experience and commitment alongside available cash.
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Famous Brands flags R40.9m Botswana impairment
Famous Brands expects lower half-year earnings as it reduces its Botswana stake, while retaining a 30% interest and master licence fees.
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Bootlegger data leak exposes franchisee contact details
Bootlegger has taken a legacy dashboard offline after business data and franchisee contact details were exposed.
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Spur expands Doppio with café and grab-and-go formats
Doppio’s new formats are taking the brand into hospitals, hotels and grab-and-go dining, with satellite stores a possibility for existing franchisees.
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Staff challenges put franchise support on South Africa’s agenda
A September 2026 commentary revisits Fasa survey findings on staffing, raising questions about how franchise networks support their people.
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South African franchise costs put outlet health in focus
New commentary on FASA’s 2023 survey highlights how costs, staffing and franchisee support can combine to weaken outlet performance.
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SA20 reports 1.6 million ticket sales ahead of fifth season
SA20 reports more than 1.6 million tickets sold across its journey, with its fifth season starting in Gqeberha on 17 January 2027.
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Time Out Durban launches under South African franchise deal
Time Out Durban joins Cape Town and Johannesburg under the city-guide brand’s franchise partnership with Kagiso Media Radio.
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South African franchises sweep URC opening round
All four South African rugby franchises won their URC openers, with the Lions edging defending champions Leinster 27-26 at Ellis Park.
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South African team in Ultimate Sevens expansion plans
Ultimate Sevens has identified South Africa as a potential expansion market, but no local team or launch date has been confirmed.
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South Africa franchise inquiry puts funding barriers in focus
The Competition Commission is examining whether franchise funding requirements restrict access for smaller businesses and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
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Nelspruit franchise family marks more than 25 years
Minuteman Press highlights the Barnard family’s business milestone across two generations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
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Pantry plans at least 30 new South African locations
The owners of Rosebank’s upmarket Pantry forecourt store plan at least 30 more locations nationwide over the next four years.
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Juan Engelbrecht behind Scooters Pizza comeback
EWN identifies Juan Engelbrecht as the man behind Scooters Pizza’s comeback, putting the people leading the revival in focus.
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Stormers signing puts rugby franchise squad depth in focus
The Stormers’ signing of Haashim Pead highlights squad planning ahead of South Africa’s demanding 2026/27 club rugby season.
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Durban’s Super Giants reveal new identity for SA20 2027
Durban’s Super Giants will roll out a new logo and red, blue and gold colours across kits, Kingsmead and fan experiences before SA20 2027.
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Col’Cacchio lockdown trial puts pizza growth in focus
A report links Col’Cacchio’s lockdown trial to a pizza boom, raising practical questions about testing ideas before expanding.
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Scooters Pizza targets 20 South African stores by November
Scooters Pizza is targeting 20 outlets by 30 November 2026, with expansion plans in KwaZulu-Natal and setup costs starting at R1.6 million.
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Spaza registrations and Pick n Pay shift: retail update
South Africa records 82,924 spaza registration applications, while Pick n Pay’s Namibian franchise partner plans to rebrand 19 stores.
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Pick n Pay names Spencer Sonn as CEO-designate
Spencer Sonn will join Pick n Pay on 1 February 2027, working alongside Sean Summers during a planned leadership transition.
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