Taking on the challenge of becoming a franchisee is the focus our feature story. We speak to newcomer Pharmacy at SPAR franchisee, Refilwe Molokomme, who share some her journey and experiences. Other topics of interest to our readership include, Can I franchise my business?, Training – the backbone of franchising, Social Media — Employer vs Employee rights and The value of relationship capital.

In 2016 the Department of Small Business Development launched the Micro Franchisor Development Programme and tasked SA Franchise Warehouse with heading up the programme — we are proud to introduce the Class of 2017 and their business concepts that will soon be franchise-ready. While social media communication tools have profoundly changed how we interact with the world, it is important that we remain mindful of the do’s and don’ts associated therewith. Monisha Prem highlights some of the legal aspects business owners should consider, while Ian Said encourages restaurateurs to use social media to their best advantage.

South Africa’s number one dry clean and shoe care clinic, Levingers, is in the spotlight in this issue. Boasting a brand-new look this brand has big expansion plans. We delve into the results of the Franchise Association of South Africa’s Franchise Survey, which reveals that even in a tight economy franchising continues to grow. 

Our cover story features dynamic bedding franchise, The Bed Shop, a retailer of high-quality locally produced base and mattress sets. Leadership is always a hot topic and our regular contributor, Franchize Directions, reminds us that a healthy franchise system is largely dependent on the leadership at the helm, while Gary Epstein of QuickBooks stress the importance of identifying tomorrow’s leaders today — an essential component of an organisations succession planning and growth strategy. 

Our cover story features Caramello’s, a homegrown brand that believes in profits through success and understands the value of adapting to the ever-changing needs of the market. Readers embarking on a journey of self-improvement as we move into the second half of this year will enjoy or articles on Self-Evaluation: The Key to Success and The Power of Persuasion – Negotiate like a Pro.

Nkukhu Box is changing the face of township franchising and we unpack the concept that is South Africa’s first strictly kasi franchise. Our expert contributors shed some light on how business owners can maximise their recruitment process, the tools available to properly vet applicants, what you need to know about cybersecurity and for would-be franchise owners we help to answer the all-important question, ‘Do you fit with franchising?’

In this issue we take a closer look at the Zebro’s, Maxi’s, Domino’s Pizza and The Fish & Chip Co franchise opportunity offerings of the Taste Holdings Food Division. New business owners would find value in the following articles by our expert contributors—5 Guaranteed ways to grow your small business and Collaborate & grow, which hails collaboration as the new competition when it comes to building and growing small business. 

In our first issue for 2017, we take great pride in introducing the first eight candidates who have been selected to participate in the project introduced by the Department of Small Business Development to drive transformation in franchising. Opportunity seekers can learn whether they are perhaps too entrepreneurial for franchising; start-up franchisees can find out how to refine their marketing plan and franchisors can learn more about the benefit of employee screening.

In this issue readers can read all about SPAR’s transformation drive and how joining forces with The Jobs Fund and SA Franchise Warehouse is helping them achieve their transformation goals. Our expert contributors shed light on the challenges of franchising in regulated industries, how employers can leverage the passion and talent within their workforce and the future of legal agreements. The Franchise Association of South Africa released the results on their fourth independent survey sponsored by Sanlam. The survey results ratify the soundness of franchising as a dependable business format that contributes significantly to our local economy.

In this issue we introduce Digit Vehicle Tracking, a unique opportunity in the fleet and fuel management sector that offers a lucrative revenue structure. Our expert contributors shed light on trade mark protection strategies for Africa, the benefits of outsourcing HR functions, how to maximise returns by maximising employee engagement and how to work from home, successfully.

It’s our BIG five-oh and we celebrate the occasion of our 50th issue with a new look! In this issue of SA Franchise would-be franchisees will appreciate the advice offered in our article What to expect and do when buying a franchise, while those who prefer a ‘backseat’ to active involvement will be interested to read how they can invest in a portfolio of franchises with The Franchise Co. A must-read for franchisors and aspiring franchisees alike is the very first Practice Note published by FASA entitled, Dealing with deposits.

In this issue of SA Franchise Warehouse Supa Quick celebrates 30 years as a market leader in the fitment industry. Business opportunity seekers will be interested to read about franchise funding approved by The Jobs Fund and we offer valuable marketing insight in our articles entitled What is guerrilla marketing, Assessing the value of a marketing opportunity and Local is lekker! which highlights the importance of local marketing initiatives for franchisees. Enjoy!

In this issue of SA Franchise Warehouse you can read about Sparkling Auto Care Centres, a business driven by fast turnaround times and top-class service. Clever franchisors should know how to fund cleverly and SA Franchise Warehouse, in association with selected business development funders, has rolled out a franchise funding solution aimed at assisting franchisees with limited own contribution - read more about this on page 48. Our franchise features will help you narrow down the search for your ideal business opportunity. Enjoy!

SA Franchise Warehouse is the magazine for franchise opportunity seekers. Read about the newly launched Flip Out franchise – a global phenomenon that is set to take South Africa by storm, the opportunities and challenges inherent in buying and selling businesses in the retail fuel sector and we offer advice on managing the unique (and sometimes tenuous) association that is the franchisee/franchisor relationship. Opportunity seekers will be interested in our eight franchise features and our funding initiatives. Enjoy!

SA Franchise Warehouse is the magazine for franchise opportunity seekers. In this issue take a closer look at the new franchise offering from the award-winning OBC Group, OBC Fried Chicken; we delve into the life cycle of a franchise as defined by the Franchise Performance Group and investigate energy saving methods for your business. Opportunity seekers will be interested in our nine franchise features. Enjoy!

SA Franchise Warehouse is the magazine for franchise opportunity seekers. In this issue take a closer look at the internationally renowned Bosch Service brand; we learn why it is important to establish a contract with your suppliers, how to grow your business through strategic alliances and why start-up businesses should invest in an accounting package. Opportunity seekers will be interested in our eight franchise features and we have feedback from two franchisees who have benefited from our unique funding solution. Enjoy!

SA Franchise Warehouse is the magazine for franchise opportunity seekers. In this issue take a closer look at the Mike’s Kitchen brand, a home-grown franchise success story; we have the pleasure of introducing a brand new ‘green’ franchise opportunity – ENERVEST and opportunity seekers will be interested in our eight franchise features and of course, our unique funding solution. Enjoy!

In this issue of SA Franchise Warehouse you can read how Real Fish & Chips, a young, authentic fish and chips franchise, is making their mark in a competitive marketplace. SA Franchise Warehouse, in association with selected business development funders, has rolled out a franchise funding solution aimed at assisting franchisees with limited own contribution - read more about this on page 32. We also feature 8 franchise systems in this issue. Enjoy!

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