Shoe manufacturer Bata offering business opportunities in Africa Published by Press release on 10 May 2019 Trade, manufacturing and franchise opportunities.
British chicken franchise launches in South Africa Published by Press Office on 26 April 2017 ‘We go back to the old-school way of ensuring that chicken is the ‘hero’ of every dish on our menu.’
Expanding into Africa through a franchise model: The experience of Soda King Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2017 This case study unpacks Soda King’s experiences of building a pan-African franchise business.
Financing a franchise: How to do it right Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2015 There are numerous options available to fund a franchise, but each require careful evaluation and management.
Restaurateur on why he is leaving KFC Kenya to rebuild the Kengeles brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 September 2014 Gavin Bell hopes to take the lessons he has acquired running KFC to rebuild his brand Kengeles.
Pros and cons of buying a franchise business: Perspectives from an entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2014 Johan Kilian talks about his decision to become a Pie City franchisee.
Mismatch in franchise industry could be fatal to business success Published by Business Partners team on 27 May 2014 “Don’t buy a restaurant franchise if you like to go to sleep early.”
Domino’s Pizza coming to Southern Africa: What you need to know Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2014 Domino’s is another US fast food brand entering the African market.
Nairobi salon owner sees big money in the beauty business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 April 2014 With a recent private equity investment, Kenyan salon chain hopes to expand across East Africa.
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Eight factors to consider when purchasing a franchise Published by Staff Writer on 9 July 2013 It is important that entrepreneurs do in-depth research before investing in a franchise.
Meet the Boss: Gcina Manyaka, McDonald’s Franchisee, South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and business owners across the continent.
Interview: How I started Kenya’s own version of McDonald’s Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 February 2011 Can Kenya have its own McDonald’s? That is the question Dominic Kosen grappled with before launching one of Kenya’s first local restaurant franchises.