Case Study
April 25
Thabo Kgowana, ACDC Express Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee Name: Thabo KgowanaFranchise Name:ACDC ExpressLocation of Franchise: Rustenburg1. Why did you go down the franchise route? It is a proven concept that franchises have a higher Read More
February 15
Mariska Roux, Kumon Education Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee: Mariska RouxFranchise Name: Kumon EducationLocation of Franchise: Constantia Park Study Centre, PretoriaWhy did you go down the franchise route?I’ve always wanted to own my own b Read More
November 20
Evert Nortje, Cafe2Go Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee name: Evert NortjeFranchise name: The Black Hat Barista – Trading as Cafe2GoLocation of franchise: Centurion – Pretoria1. Why did you go down the franchise route?I have worked i Read More
September 26
Maynard Dube, Cafe2Go Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee name: Maynard DubeFranchise name: Cafe2GoLocation of franchise: Centurion1. Why did you go down the franchise route?The franchise route is a method of doing business that works well a Read More
July 25
Michelle Timmal, Kauai Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee name: Michelle TimmalFranchise name: KauaiLocation of franchise: 117 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, KZN1. Why did you go down the franchise route?The security and support fran Read More
July 20
Eric Nkosi opens third Middelburg Cash Converters store
On 7 July, Eric Nkosi, a business-school graduate launched the third Cash Converters store in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.“I’m a great believer in the benefits of franchising,” says Nkosi “This i Read More
June 22
Don Hill, Kauai Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee name: Don HillFranchise name: KauaiLocation of franchise: 12 stores in Durban, owned with Robert Blomfield1. Why did you go down the franchise route?Because by partnering with the righ Read More
June 21
Robert Blomfield, Kauai Franchisee Success Story
Franchisee name: Robert BlomfieldFranchise name: KauaiLocation of franchise: 12 stores in Durban, owned with Don Hill1. Why did you go down the franchise route?Major career and skill set change th Read More
May 3
Cash Converters Southern Africa winner of annual store awards
Cash Converters Independence Avenue – Back on top as best in Southern Africa At the prestigious Cash Converters Southern Africa annual stores awards held at Fancourt in George, South Africa, in Mar Read More
April 24
A new model for family business – the power of franchising
There’s a new way to get a family business off the ground in the 21st century – the power of franchising, says Renee Perkins (40), who launched Cash Converters Oxford Village in Hillcrest, outside Read More
April 6
[PODCAST] From Finance to Foodie, Dean Kowarski – Kauai Franchise
Dean Kowarski, directly from the stressful life of a suit and tie in the American corporate world with no time to eat anything but a takeaway has settled down to a less demanding lifestyle.His passio Read More
December 14
Philemon Shiburi, Doves Franchisee, Mokopane
Name: Philemon Fanyane ShiburiFranchise name: Doves FranchiseLocation of franchise: 41 Pretorius street, Mokopane1. Why did you go down the franchise route?I ran many projects in Numsa and the in Read More
November 14
From nurse to OBC Chicken & Meat Franchisee
Your name: Susan MaakeFranchise name: OBC Chicken & MeatLocation of franchise: Phalaborwa – a store in the township of Namagale, another in the city centre.1. Why did you go down the franchis Read More
April 19
Andre and Beverley Smit, Wilcote Franchisees – Cape Town North
Names: Andre and Beverley SmitFranchise: WilcoteLocation: Cape Town NorthWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?Back up from 27 years at tried and tested ex Read More
April 4
Daniel & Lerouxna Maritz, King Delivery Franchisees in Worcester, Western Cape
King Delivery – My First FranchiseName: Daniel & Lerouxna MaritzLocation: Worcester, Western CapeFranchise: King Delivery WorcesterWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you ch Read More
November 26
Lerato Sibanyoni, Cash Converters Greenstone Franchisee
Franchise: Cash ConvertersLocatin: Greenstone, GautengFranchisee: Lerato SibanyoniUnderstanding your market is key to entrepreneurial successRegardless of the industry, successful entrepreneurs un Read More
September 14
André Keyser, Battery Clinic Randfontein Franchisee
Name: André KeyserFranchise name: Battery Clinic RandfonteinLocation of franchise: 4 Piet Uys Street, Westergloor, RandfonteinTeam WorkWhy did you go down the franchise route?It is a common fact Read More
August 27
Queen Mazibuko, Fish & Chip Co. Mandeni Franchisee
Success for The Fish & Chips Co franchiseesThe Fish & Chips Co is the largest takeaway fish brand in South Africa and offers good quality and affordable food aimed at lower- to middle-income Read More
July 9
Two young entrepreneurs take the (second hand) bull by the horns
Cash Converters Melville. From left to right: Zanele Lehoko, Henriette Makato, Isaac Pitsoane, Daniel Clarence, Mathew Devine, Bongani Masango and Sibu Gumede.Young South African entrepreneurs are pa Read More
May 29
Bruce Houghting – Cash Converters Pinetown and Greyville Franchisee
It’s never too late to change your lifeName: Bruce HoughtingFranchise name: Cash ConvertersLocation: Pinetown and GreyvilleIt’s never too late to create the life you want. Time is your most pr Read More
May 25
Lino Quintal, Cash Converters Parow Franchisee
From employee to franchise ownerName: Lino QuintalFranchise name: Cash Converters Southern AfricaLocation: ParowTaking the leap from full employment to becoming a franchise owner is always a daun Read More
May 21
Nelson Correia, Cash Converters Mitchells Plain Franchisee
THE LEAP FROM EMPLOYEE TO EMPLOYER – ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?Name: Nelson CorreiaFranchise name: Cash Converters Southern AfricaLocation: Mitchells PlainTaking the leap from full employment to fran Read More
May 18
Mpho opens up her own Daily Sun Franchise
MPHO Kgosi aims high with the People’s Paper. This active kasi entrepreneur and mother of one is a franchise holder, running a newspaper franchise office in Soweto’s Molapo. Mpho (36) said she stu Read More
April 29
Greg and Leonel, Cash Converters Stellenbosch & Kuils River Franchisees
Name: Greg Da Costa (41) and Leonel De GouveiaFranchise name: Cash ConvertersLocation: Stellenbosch (Featured Image) and Kuils River respectivelyAny small business needs imaginative and hardworkin Read More
April 8
Kholofelo Makena, Creative Minds® Grobersdal Franchisee
Name: Kholofelo MakenaFranchise name: Creative Minds®Location of franchise: Groblersdal/Jane FurseToday I am thankfulWhy did you go down the franchise route?With the challenges experienced when Read More
April 7
Trishen Moodley – Fastway Couriers Franchisee
Name: Trishen MoodleyFranchise: Fastway CouriersWhat did you do previously?I was in IT within the Cellphone IndustryWhy did you decide to go into your own business?I felt restricted by the constr Read More
April 1
Luis Rosa – Cash Converters Claremont
Name: Luis RosaFranchise name: Cash ConvertersLocation: ClaremontHow long have you owned this franchise?I’ve only owned the Cash Converters franchise for four months.What did you do before that Read More
February 3
Rashal Patel – Maxi’s Northmead Mall
Name: Rashal (and younger brother Chand Patel)Franchise name: MaxisLocation of franchise: Northmead MallMaxi’s Northmead Mall1. Why did you go down the franchise route?Ever since I was in Read More
December 19
Fish & Chip Co.’s Marketing Manager’s Role with and Advice to Franchisees
Name: Pertunia TsotetsiTitle: Marketing ManagerFranchise: Fish & Chip Co.1. How involved are you with the franchisees in the group?Within the group, the franchisees deal more directly with th Read More
December 4
New Franchisees, David and Kelly – Wilcote Johannesburg West
Name: David and KellyFranchise name: WilcoteLocation of franchise: Johannesburg West1. Why did you go down the franchise route?We were looking for a tried and tested business system.2. Why did y Read More
November 26
Candice and Mark Penhall – Wilcote Johannesburg North
Name: Candice and Mark PenhallFranchise name: WilcoteLocation of franchise: Johannesburg North1. Why did you go down the franchise route? And Why did you choose your franchise?Having worked for Read More
October 3
Classy Crete Franchise Opened Opportunities For Riekert
Name: RiekertFranchise: Classy CreteLocation: Richards BayWhy did you go down the franchise route?It already had a good name & product which people trusted.Why did you choose your franchise? Read More
September 18
Chris Mkhabela satisfied his passion by choosing London Pie Franchise
Name: Christopher MkhabelaFranchise: Hot Dog Cafe / London PieLocation: Rivonia BoulevardWhy did you choose franchising?I was passionate about having my own business one day and started learning m Read MoreThe Daily Sun is our new business
Kagisho Molefi holds the papers outside his Daily Sun Franchise at Winnie Mandela squatter camp in TembisaHis business is up and running and he takes his work very seriously. Kagisho Molefi (29) from Read More
August 15
Innovatus Franchisee sticks with Educational Background
Name: Don NeerahooFranchise: Innovatus FET CollegeLocation: NewcastleWhy did you go down the franchise route?I researched different businesses but to own a business in this Sector is challenging. Read More
July 31
Head on Support for Cash Converters Franchise
Name: LawrenceLocation: NelspruitFranchise: Cash ConvertersWhy did you go down the franchise route?We felt it best to have the guidance and support from a Franchisor in a field new to us. We beli Read More
July 24
From Marketer to King Delivery Franchisee
Name: Zanele RadebeLocation: SecundaFranchise: King DeliveryWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?Franchises have been tried and tested and proven to work Read More
June 13
Kip McGrath Franchise Changed Debbie’s Life
Name: Debbie ThackerFranchise name: Kip McGrath Education CentresLocation of franchise: Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton ParkWhy did you go down the franchise route?I was working at “filler jobs” be Read MoreWoman’s franchise allows her to lead
Name: FranchiseeLocation: Diepkloof, SowetoFranchise: The Daily Sun PilotIt’s not every day a young woman quits a stable job to start her own business. With a plan in her head that she later jot Read More
May 19
Grant achieves a work-life balance as well as a great income with Coating Worx franchise
Painting a Rosy PictureName: Grant GreenLocation: PietermaritzburgFranchise: Coating WorxWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?I’d been researching fran Read More
May 8
Richard shows the signs of success
Name: Richard DolamoreSign A Rama Cape TownLocation: Central Cape TownFranchise: SignaramaWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?I wanted originally to be Read More
April 16
The vision, inspiration and drive that led Izelle to open a spa dedicated to mothers
Committed to promoting female wellness through specialised treatments, Mommy Wellness Day Spa embraces every aspect of pregnancy and motherhood. Sally Harvey interviews owner Izelle Louw about her vis Read More
April 16
Tania took a leap of faith and entered into the 3@1 franchise opportunity
Name: Tania EdwardsLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgFranchise: 3@1 FourwaysWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?Great opportunity with the backing of a kno Read More
March 28
iQS has made it possible for me to make a difference in more than one person’s life
Owning IQS Durban North allowed Monica the flexibility when she needed it the most. “Where I have been able to have a positive influence on a customer, the reward cannot be measured,” says Read More
March 28
From client to franchisee, it is obvious The Firm worked for Princess
Name: Princess MaraisLocation: Durban, BluffFranchise: The FirmWhy did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?I was always a chubby kid growing up and this changed, Read More
March 28
Time flies when you’re having fun and that’s exactly how Ray feels when he’s in his 3@1 shop
Name: Ray SteensmaLocation: Clearwater MallFranchise: 3@1Why did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise?When I was about to retire I needed to find something intere Read More
March 28
Sherpa Kids Franchise – An Engaging Child Care Franchise Model
Name: Genevieve AllenLocation: NationalFranchise: Sherpa Kids South AfricaWhat is Sherpa Kids?Sherpa Kids is an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) business available in the country as a successful fr Read More
March 27
Becoming a 3@1 franchisee was a big change in profession for Njabulo but a wise one at that!
Name: NjabuloLocation: Krugersdorp, Cradlestone MallFranchise: 3@1Why did you go down the franchise route? And why did you choose your franchise? I wanted a growing, flexible, innovative franchise Read More
March 26
Become a 3@1 franchisee, here’s why…
At 3@1, our goal is to connect; we do so through a dynamic family of postal, business and communication centres. Right now, today, we invite you to connect with us by becoming a 3@1 franchisee. You Read More
March 7