Tue.Mar 25, 2025

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Key Franchise Trends For The New Financial Year.

SA Franchise Brands

Key Franchise Trends For The New Financial Year. The new financial year has begun, where franchise operators and investors must align their strategies with emerging industry dynamics to remain competitive. The franchise sector, a cornerstone of global economic growth, continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and macroeconomic pressures.

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From Tech Executive to Trusted Local Business Owner: Bob Lee’s Entrepreneurial Reboot

CMIT Solutions: Franchise Blog

After a long and accomplished career leading software engineering teams and launching large-scale tech initiatives, Bob Lee faced a rare challenge: what comes after corporate success? For a brief time, he tried retirement. But it didn’t take long before the itch to solve problems and build something new returned. That spark led Bob to launch CMIT Solutions of North Oakland and Walnut Creek, where he now brings enterprise-level expertise to small and midsize businesses in his community.

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Inaugural Women In Franchising Africa Breakfast Aims To Tackle Inequality.

SA Franchise Brands

Inaugural Women In Franchising Africa Breakfast Aims To Tackle Inequality. Franchising delivers high growth and attracts ample funding, but worldwide – and especially in Africa – women are under-represented in the sector. KFC Africa general manager, Akhona Qengqe founded the Women in Franchising Africa (WIFA) network. Image supplied To combat this inequality, KFC Africa general manager, Akhona Qengqe founded the Women in Franchising Africa (WIFA) network, which will hold its first annual breakfa

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Interview with Franchise Partner – Lissa Merchant of Central Connecticut Valley

Special Strong Franchise

After dedicating years to raising and homeschooling her four children, Lissa Merchant found herself in a season of asking, “What’s next?” She wasn’t ready for retirement—but she was ready for purpose. That’s when she discovered Special Strong, and everything clicked. Tell me a bit about yourself – what does your background look like? I’m a mom of four, and for a long time, my identity was wrapped up in homeschooling them and running our home.

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Well-Known Franchise Restaurants Rolling Out Across South Africa.

SA Franchise Brands

Well-Known Franchise Restaurants Rolling Out Across South Africa. Spur’s restaurant network in South Africa grew by 16 locations in the first half of its 2025 financial year, with this growth driven by Spur, Panarottis, and Doppio Zero. Spur is one of South Africa’s leading casual dining restaurant franchise groups and owns brands like John Dory’s, RocoMamas, Pizza e Vino, Panarottis and The Hussar Grill.

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