Franchisee Advice

Be the Leader Your Business or Franchise Requires

For a first-time business owner there are many challenges you will need to overcome.

Help! My Franchise is Failing

What to do and who to turn to if you find that your franchise business is struggling to perform the way it should be.

Finance your Franchise

This is it. You’re ready to begin your franchise dream. Only one thing is left: Finding the money you need.

Happy Customers = Repeat Sales

Customer service specialist, Nathalie Schooling, MD of N’lighten, discusses the importance of great customer service and how to add real value for your clients.

How Will your Franchise Ownership End?

Before your grand opening, think about how you want to make your exit.

Finding Franchise Financing

All you have to do is go to the bank, right? Wrong. First you must explore all your financing options.

What Constitutes a Fair and Balanced Franchise Agreement?

Unless you have a legal background, you will be shocked when your prospective franchisor hands you a copy of the franchise agreement.

Save on your Franchise Start-Up Costs

When starting your franchise, there are times when you should pay for convenience and efficiency, and times when you shouldn’t.

Think Like a Banker

Local banks have certain criteria when determining the sustainability of a franchise. Why not use the same standards before investing in a new franchise?

What it Takes to Make it in Franchising

Janine Allis, founder of the international franchise, Boost Juice, recently visited South Africa and shared her views on what it takes to make it as a franchisee.

Working with a Master Franchisee

When purchasing a franchise, you might be working with a master franchisee. Take these points into consideration before buying.

Help! My Franchise Is Failing

The Beatles once famously sang, “Help! I need somebody.” That’s a sentiment that might be on your mind, too, if your business hits a rough patch.

How to Create the Business Plan the Banker Really Wants to See

Business plans are a must, but not all business plans are created equal.

Protect Your Business

Insurance should not be regarded as an additional expense, but rather a necessary investment to protect your franchise against the unexpected.

How Do I Raise Finance for My Franchise?

A growing number of people consider investing in a franchise to be an attractive option; attendance figures recorded at franchise exhibitions are ample proof of that.

Unencumbered Funds Unravelled

It’s vital to understand why a franchisee needs unencumbered funds to start a new business.

How to Attract Franchise Investors

How to get your franchise funded by hard-to-reach outside investors.

Got a Financing Question?

One of the biggest challenges most franchisees face is securing funding and managing their finances. Head of Franchising at Standard Bank, Thabiso Ramasike, provides answers for some of the questions franchisees have surrounding finance.

Support Services a Franchisee is Entitled To

Extensive franchisee support is a cornerstone of franchising; without it, there would be little point in investing in a franchise.

How to Train your Employees

Well trained workers are the best investment you can make for future franchise success.