Franchise Administration specialises in assisting existing businesses and prospective franchise companies with expanding their operations through franchising, licensing, and other business distribution mechanisms. We provide comprehensive business development support to new and aspiring entrepreneurs…so do not hesitate to contact us for assistance in developing a franchise in SA. We assist to guide businesses through the entire franchise process; to aid in the launch of franchise concepts that work for the franchisor, the franchisee, and customer. Our services offerings will cover all the bases, from attracting leads to creating the software and documents you need to franchise your business with ease. Our consultants have extensive experience in the field of franchising,…

In the franchising sector, one of the most crucial elements that contribute to the success of a franchisee is the level of marketing support provided by the franchisor. Effective marketing strategics drive customer awareness, foot traffic, and ultimately lead to higher revenues for franchisees. Franchise Administration is able to provide marketing assistance for franchisors to create and run a successful marketing system.  Franchise marketing requires a delicate balance between national visibility and local engagement. It is an intricate harmony where the franchisor’s vision synchronises with the franchisee’s unique local flavour. Marketing a franchise in multiple locations and markets can be challenging. This is especially true if you do not use…

Administration is generally not the first love of franchisors or franchisees. Moreover the implementation and subsequent compliance relating to franchise administration can become very taxing if it is not structured correctly. Franchise Administration, as a leading franchise consultancy and advisory company, can assist to provide comprehensive administration assistance for franchisors. Our administrative assistance will support the existing business system of the franchisor in order to optimise the sustainability of the franchisee. At Franchise Administration, our team is dedicated to transforming brands into successful franchises with our innovative integration strategies. From start to finish, we are able to provide comprehensive administrative support, drawing from our extensive experience in the South African…

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…