In the August issue of Be Your Own Boss read about the success stiry behind the Sorbet brand and take a closer look at the ‘sit down’ restaurant sector.

Sorbet launched with four stores in 2005, it was franchised in 2010 and is now a R100 million business. Here’s how they made it work.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Top tips for making a good impression on franchisors.
A Day In The Life…
An avid fisherwomen with Springbok colours and two home-schooled children, Tanya dos Ramos wanted a business that she could grow while still maintaining a degree of flexibility in her lifestyle. Owning her own Bergen’s Appliance Repairs and Spares franchise ticks all the boxes.
‘Reverse Engineer’ Franchise Success
If you’re planning to start a franchise with the aim of selling it one day, you’ll need to plan ahead with your end goal in mind. Here’s advice that can help get you started.
Food For Thought: Sit-Down Restaurant Sector Review
The sit-down restaurant sector can be rewarding for those who are prepared to put in the time and effort it requires to be successful.
Building Brands
FNB head of franchising, Riaan Fouche, describes what it takes to make it in the franchising industry as well as what he thinks some of the biggest challenges currently facing franchisees are.