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Building supply franchise opens in Witbank
Pick & Build, a national franchise operation supplying building finishes to the home improvement, commercial development and construction markets, has reinforced its presence with the launch of a new branch in Witbank, Mpumulanga. 8 May 2008 09:47

Inside view of franchising
The International Franchise & Entrepreneurs Expo (IFE) 2008 opens its doors from 8 - 10 May at the Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, from 10am to 6pm daily. 6 May 2008 12:43

Sweet or sour pills?
When New Clicks started rolling out pharmacies in Clicks stores a few years ago, the concept was not roundly met as a brilliant plan. 5 May 2008 08:58

Fast-food group has taste for jewellery
[Nicola Mawson, Consumer Industries Correspondent] Fast-food franchiser Taste Holdings says it's moving beyond just having interests in the food services sector and was set to acquire jewellery chain NWJ Holdings for R120m. 11 Apr 2008 06:14

Bank offers businesses a helping hand
With the Reserve Bank's Monitory Policy Committee widely expected to increase the interest rates today, First National Bank (FNB) has offered to reduce the administrative burden on small and medium enterprises by restructuring their loans to enable them to cope with their short-term financial difficulties. 10 Apr 2008 07:58

Healthy fast food group announces massive expansion
[ActivRetail] Kauai (pronounced ka-why), the healthy food and beverage company, has announced its five-year growth plan that includes opening a further 130 stores in South Africa, bringing the total number of the group's stores to 200 by 2012. 9 Apr 2008 06:01

Jack's joined FASA
Jack's Paint & Hardware, said to be the largest independent paint specialist retail group in South Africa, became a member of FASA (the Franchise Association of Southern Africa) in February. 1 Apr 2008 08:43

First KZN Pick & Build branch opens its doors in Durban
The home and commercial development and construction market in Kwa-Zulu Natal is to receive a significant boost with the opening of the first Pick & Build franchise operation in Durban. 31 Mar 2008 10:36

Opportunity knocks
[Bizcommunity.com Staff Reporter] 2010 offers a wide range of business opportunities, and franchising could hold the key to opening and facilitating many of them. 13 Mar 2008 12:37

Franchising a hot topic in entrepreneurial circles this week
Almost 500 franchised systems currently operate in South Africa. They produce 12.5% of GDP and 87% of them represent local brands. Surprisingly, a third of SA's franchises are non-foods systems, with the biggest growth areas being service-based and mobile or “man-in-a-van” concepts. 13 Mar 2008 06:25

Chain opens doors to franchisees
[ActivRetail] Kauai has embarked on an aggressive growth plan that includes opening 20 franchises over the next year. 11 Mar 2008 11:42

Simple, trendy - and value for money
When dining out, today's consumer demands value for money - whether it's a very up-market restaurant or an establishment providing simpler fare. So says Joep Schoof, consultant for Pam Golding Commercial's (PGC) specialised Restaurant Division. 10 Mar 2008 09:23

Capitalising on properties in distress, rescue and sales
Real Africa Financial Services, a national franchisor focused on the burgeoning financial and real estate markets, introduces SA Homesavers®. 20 Feb 2008 07:50