BODY20 launches BODY20 CARES in support of children battling cancer
South Africa’s award-winning tech-driven fitness franchise, Body20, is turning sweat into support with the launch of the 2025 Body20 Cares charity drive, in aid of childhood cancers and life-threatening blood disorders. …
Why being accredited by FASA matters
FASA’s primary role is to define the business of franchising and ensure that all parties adhere to the franchise business principles adopted and accepted internationally. With franchising universally accepted as one of the most successful business formats, FASA’s role is to continually promote the advantages of franchising both to business entrepreneurs, to prospective franchisees and to the public at large. …
Showcase your brand in the Sunday Times Franchising feature celebration of World Franchise Day
As a long standing member of the World Franchise Council, FASA gives a shout-out to all its members and to the general franchise community to join in celebrating World Franchise Day on the 11th June 2025. …
Spotlight on…automotive products and services
The franchised automotive aftermarket houses some of the most established franchisors in South Africa – some having been established in the 1950’s. It spans a wide array of products and services with many manufacturers securing distribution of their products through franchised fitment and/or retail facilities including auto mechanics, auto body repair, glass repair, battery and tyre replacement, cleaning and valet services and vehicle sales and maintenance. The recession of the past ten years has meant that this sector has done well as drivers are keeping their vehicles longer as people always need aftermarket products and services to keep their cars …
A strong support system is critical to franchisees success
To ensure a high level of commitment from franchisees, the franchisor has to ensure that they have a strong support system in place. This will strengthen the business for both the franchisee and the franchisor and ensures that all franchisees feel comfortable about all aspects of operating the business. The only successful franchisor is the one with successful franchisees. …
FASA Celebrates World Franchise Day – 11th June
In recognition of the profound impact of the franchise business model on global economies and entrepreneurship, the World Franchise Council (WFC) is pleased to announce the establishment of World Franchise Day. This day will be celebrated annually, starting on June 11, 2025, and subsequently observed the second Wednesday of June each year. …
Staying ahead of the game in the face of adversity
To be able to stay ahead of the game franchisors must strengthen their business systems and supply chains, restructure any areas that are dead-weight and then go out to market to highlight their strengths, elaborating on steps taken to mitigate the risks, introduce new strategies and publicise how franchisees were supported. In view of this, franchisors need to: …
Cash Converters Southern Africa: Building a legacy of Trust and Sustainable Growth
For just over three decades, Cash Converters Southern Africa has thrived in the regional market, growing from a single store to nearly 100 locations. This impressive growth is driven by more than just transactions—it’s rooted in the company’s steadfast commitment to core values: passion, professionalism, integrity, respect, and collaboration. By focusing on sustainable wealth creation for its franchisees and their families, Cash Converters Southern Africa provides a business venture built on trust and support. For prospective franchise owners, it represents an opportunity to join a community where business success and meaningful impact go hand-in-hand. …
What makes a franchise successful
Greg Nathan, Australian franchise Guru of Franchise Relationships Institute, who often presented at FASA’s conferences found that successful franchisees consistently do a number of things that can be grouped into four key areas. …
South African franchise industry – A safer way to get into business
James Noble, Sector Executive: Wholesale, Retail & Franchise at Absa Relationship Banking gives an overview from a banking perspective on the current franchise landscape. …
Messages from FASA’s Chairman 2025/2026
Ayabulela Njingolo – Accountant & Business Developer – OBC Group Franchising has long been recognized as a gateway to entrepreneurship, providing a unique opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to venture into business ownership with a structured support system. In this day and age, where economic inclusion and transformation has become a mandate proposed by the South African government, franchising offers a proven model for success, enabling industry participants and interested investors to take their first steps with confidence and guidance, in becoming entrepreneurs. …
Can franchising in South Africa keep up with global growth
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) held its 46th Annual General Meeting as the representative association that has overseen the remarkable growth of franchising over more than four decades contributing exponentially to the South African economy. According to FASA’s 2023/24 Franchise Survey that covered the three years of Covid-19, this sector that spans around fourteen different business sectors, showed remarkable resilience in weathering those turbulent years, with the 727 franchise systems and its 68 463 franchisees contributing 15% to the country’s GDP and employing in the region of 500 000 people. …
FASA Networking Events
Events are organised by the Franchise Association, giving people an opportunity to connect on common ground. The objective is not only to grow your network but to inspire you with information that can be helpful to you. Whether it’s virtual or in person, FASA organises these events to keep its members up to date with franchise developments and more importantly to offer platforms for mutual networking. …
AGM report from Maria D’Amico, FASA Chair
Founded in 1979, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), has been dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship through ethical franchising and good business practices. These principles remain its cornerstone today. …
2025 FASA Chairs & Board Members
As a non-profit association, FASA continues to represent franchising in South Africa and also serves as an example to other African countries and the rest of the world on how important it has become in its contribution to the country’s GDP. Its success relies on a board of directors that oversee the association’s work and help steer it to greater heights. …
Making a difference as a FASA Board member
Serving on the Board should be seen as a privilege and be taken seriously as Board members provide strategic direction, make decisions and oversee FASA’s financial health and well-being. This is a voluntary position that requires time and commitment. By joining the Board of FASA as a Director, the member becomes part of a group of individuals that represent member companies and jointly oversee the activities of FASA. FASA looks for members who are enthusiastic about FASA’s goals and can commit to attending regular meetings, attend FASA events, sharing expertise, and helping FASA achieve its vision. …
The legal responsibilities of company directors
To some becoming ‘directors’ is a career achievement but often is not taken with the gravitas that it should. To some people, sitting on a company board as a director is often viewed as a golden ticket to picking up a large remuneration without doing too much work and more importantly not understanding the duties and responsibilities attached to that ‘directorship’. …
The nominees standing to serve for 2025 – 2027
As FASA prepares for its Annual General Meeting to be held on the 7th March, we profile those members who have put themselves forward to fill the three openings for the FASA Board for the period 2025 to 2027 and given an overview of the importance of board members’ responsibilities in running the association. If you are a member of FASA, we suggest you get to know the nominees, their backgrounds and reasons for wanting to serve, then make sure you attend the AGM, vote and be involved. Click on the link to attend this important event. …
Business VS Franchise Transfer: What happens to Employee Contracts?
Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA) provides that “if a transfer of a business takes place, … the [new owner of the business] is automatically substituted in the place of the [previous owner] in respect of all contracts of employment in existence immediately before the date of transfer”. In the context of a franchised business, this section raises some interesting questions. The cornerstone of a franchised business is an agreement between the business owner (the franchisee) and a franchisor. …
Essential steps to building a successful franchise
So, your idea has taken off and is wildly successful. Next step is to franchise it and make some serious money, right? Not so fast: While the franchising model can be applied to almost any industry, not all businesses are ‘franchisable’. …
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