South Africa boasts one of the most vibrant fast-food industries globally, with franchises like KFC, Nando’s, and McDonald’s thriving in a landscape that caters to diverse tastes.

Some major franchising trends are influencing the development and transformation of franchising in the country.

Dublin, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Restaurants, Fast Food and Catering Industry in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report on ...

Franchises target Africa with fashion, food and fitness. Reuters, Saturday 8 Sep 2012. As developed markets stall, sub-Saharan Africa is the new growth zone for global brands.

Statistics from the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) estimate that the country’s franchise industry contributes around 15% (R721 billion) to gross domestic product (GDP).

The real breakthrough came when Chicken Bar became the first business funded through Grindstone Ventures and the MIC female founder initiative. “It gave me life and completely changed the path of my ...