Franchising in South Africa is extremely diverse, and encompasses a multitude of business types and consumer markets, well-established as a successful and highly regarded growth model. Franchise Administration, as a leading franchise consultancy and advisory company in South Africa, is well positioned to assist you with your franchising needs to take the industry by storm. Our role as a franchise development company is to efficiently streamline the various areas of establishing or growing a franchise. This includes working with digital marketing companies, branding agencies, other business consultants, finance facilitators, and franchise & trademark attorneys. If your business is proven, profitable, and transferable across different geographic areas and teachable to an…

The franchise sector is a significant contributor to the South African local economy. The sector consists of a variety of categories, with the three largest categories being fast food and restaurants (26%), retailing (18%), and building office and home services (10%). The Franchise Administration team has provided information on what the biggest franchises are in South Africa in the sections below…so keep reading! Some of the Biggest Franchises in South Africa KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is the most prolific fast-food brand in South Africa, with the American fried chicken giant boasting 1052 stores across the country – the fifth-largest market globally. The brand has been in South Africa since…

Entrepreneurs or franchisors that consider the question of “how much does it cost to start a franchise?” should note that start-up costs depend on the industry, location, and the type of franchise. Moreover, the cost to start a franchise varies with brands and even within brands, as the size or location of the outlet is an important contributor. However, you can prepare yourself by considering your budget and knowing the costs involved in starting a franchise. For this purpose Franchise Administration has provided information on how much it costs to start a franchise. Pre-Feasibility Study Principals of companies and their investors want to ensure that any given project they plan…

Within the franchising industry, both franchisors and franchisees generate revenue through various channels. Franchise Administration has included the steams on how franchise businesses earn money, to generate income for the business and provide financial support for business growth and development. Franchise Joining Fee One of the primary sources of revenue for franchisors is the franchise fee. The franchisee makes this upfront payment to the franchisor for the privilege of joining the franchise system. The franchise fee varies depending on the brand, industry, and level of support offered by the franchisor. It compensates the franchisor for the provision of training, access to the franchise system, brand recognition, and the initial set-up…

Familiarising yourself with the key terms of franchising is vitally important to understand how the franchising industry works and to help you feel confident when starting your franchising journey. Franchise Administration has provided the key terms in franchising below. For more information on the key terms in franchising – Contact Franchise Administration

Within context, when a franchisor franchises a business, you are granting franchisees the license and right to open new franchise locations that duplicate your business model, use your trademarks, and benefit from your training, business systems, and on-going support. In turn, franchisees pay an initial franchise fees, on-going royalty fees, and will work to secure, open, and manage new franchise locations that will increase the overall system sales. Franchise Administration will provide a guideline to franchising for you to learn what it means to franchise a business, with key tips on how to franchise your business and the steps involved. Like every profitable business decision, franchising and the decision to…

Franchises are entrepreneurial opportunities that let you use the established brand and model of another company to start your business. In many ways, a lot of the work is already done for you with a franchise, however, that does not mean that you do not need to still put in the work to make it successful. You may be asking yourself; “how easy is it to set up a franchise?” and while operating a franchise still takes work, there many success stories across South Africa to show that you can succeed. Starting a franchise comes with the benefit of starting a business with pre-existing brand recognition, processes and plans. With…

Franchising is one of the most successful business models in the country and is a great option for building and growing a business. Like any business venture, however, franchising has its advantages and disadvantages. It is vitally important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of franchising, and all of the different facets of this business model to better navigate the industry. The sections to follow discuss the advantages and disadvantages of franchising, complied by the Franchise Administration team. The Advantages of Franchising Business Assistance Franchising comes with business assistance from the franchisor. In some instances, the franchisee may quite literally receive a turnkey business. Others may not make it quite that…

As an entrepreneur you are probably asking yourself “how do I know if my business is right for franchising?”. To answer this question you need to have the right numbers, with a founder mindset, and a scalable business. If your business is growing, with good cash flow, there is an opportunity for franchising. If you are thinking about franchising your business and you want to know if you’re ready, as well as what stage your business needs to be at to franchise, Franchise Administration can assist. Theoretically, any well-established business with proven systems can be franchised. However, just because you can do something, that does not necessarily mean you should.…

It is important to ask the right questions to better understand what it really means to be a franchisee in a particular franchise system, and if that franchise business is truly for you. For your convenience, Franchise Administration has provided a comprehensive list of questions to evaluate when franchising a business. Basic Questions to ask the Franchisor include: Where will your franchise be located? What is the success rate of existing franchises?  Is there a franchise owners association? Is there a franchise advisory council?  Who owns the trademarks, service marks, and are they federally registered?  Are there any disputes pending or threatened against the trademark?     Does this company compete with the franchisees in the…