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Looking for a franchise opportunity in South Africa? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, South Africa offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in South Africa is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in South Africa.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in South Africa.

More than 3 million people in prosperous Dubai make it fertile ground for U.S. franchise brands.
  • James Walker
  • 9,265 Reads 93 Shares
School of Rock embarks on global expansion tour to Brazil, Spain, and Portugal and opens its 250th location .
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,281 Reads 7 Shares
2020 perspectives on international franchise development for the U.K., Central Europe, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • William Edwards
  • 8,541 Reads 3 Shares
Cookies By Design inks its first international master franchise deal, for multi-unit development in Ontario, Canada.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,623 Reads 77 Shares
Johnny Rockets continues its global expansion with 23 overseas units on tap for 2019
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,101 Reads 9 Shares
IHOP opens in Ecuador with a 15-unit deal; Peru is next with a 25-unit deal.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 11,770 Reads 50 Shares
Texas-style barbecue coming to Brazil in a 100-unit deal for Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,170 Reads 18 Shares
International franchising experts share their thoughts on innovation.
  • William Edwards
  • 7,209 Reads 16 Shares
New study from UNH ranks 130 countries for social franchising potential.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,488 Reads 9 Shares
Keller Williams continues to expand in Africa with a master franchise in Morocco
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,086 Reads 46 Shares
IHG (Africa), Hyatt Place (Vietnam), and W Hotels (Bali) continue to add rooms overseas.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,604 Reads 11 Shares
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The Halal Guys open the 1st UK restaurant of a 20-unit deal, with a second location scheduled to open this summer.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,393 Reads 8 Shares
IHOP inks deal for 19 units in Pakistan with proven franchise partner Gerry's Group.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,688 Reads 24 Shares
Neighborly buys Dream Doors in the U.K., further expanding its presence in Europe.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,868 Reads 7 Shares
Sola Salon Studios opens in Rio de Janeiro, its first unit in South America.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,933 Reads 8 Shares
Wing Zone continues international growth with 12 new units.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,596 Reads 6 Shares
Anytime Fitness is opening a new unit - on a cruise ship in Antarctica.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,919 Reads 31 Shares
Papa John's opens the 1st of a 45-store agreement in Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 22,171 Reads 22 Shares
1st of 10 Mr. Transmission/Milex auto repair shops opens in Nigeria
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,504 Reads 66 Shares
2019 economic forecast for selected countries highlights best places for franchise growth.
  • William Edwards
  • 19,147 Reads 133 Shares
Social impact investment through micro-franchising is doing a world of good across the globe.
  • Joyce Mazero
  • 9,719 Reads 13 Shares
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South Africa: 4 tips for prospective franchisees
  • Richard Mukheibir
  • 6,008 Reads 5 Shares
Tony Roma's opens 1st of 3 restaurants in Bolivia
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,399 Reads 22 Shares
How Young Rembrandts adapts to the marketing challenges of international expansion.
  • Liz Wahl
  • 9,058 Reads 5 Shares
Wayback Burgers continues rapid international expansion, with more ahead.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,626 Reads 3 Shares
William Gabbard named president of Edwards Global Services
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,809 Reads 36 Shares
If you're thinking of expanding abroad, you'd be wise to answer these critical questions first!
  • Rebecca Viani
  • 80,852 Reads 69 Shares
China is hot, as is much of Asia. So is Latin America. Hot for what? For expansion-minded U.S. franchise brands seeking growth opportunities. In a trend that accelerated with the onset of the Great Recession, U.S. franchisors have been looking overseas with greater focus for the past three-plus years.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 30,194 Reads 35 Shares
As the American economy staggered in the last few years of the 21st century's first decade, many U.S.-based franchisors began to search for growth opportunities overseas, casting a serious eye at international expansion. And from overseas, foreign-based franchisors saw depressed U.S. real estate prices and increased availability of prime locations as an opportunity to penetrate the U.S. market and establish a beachhead with American consumers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 30,442 Reads 1 Shares
Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 14,605 Reads 5 Shares

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