South Africa’s franchise sector contributes R721 billion to GDP. It employs hundreds of thousands of people and, on most measures, outperforms independent business ownership by a considerable margin. Those numbers are worth acknowledging. They represent real businesses, built by real people, in conditions that have been anything but straightforward. But there is a conversation the…
Still from Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.” Disney Disney’s Toy Story franchise still has some buzz. The fifth installment in the Pixar film series tallied $160 million during its opening weekend, the highest in franchise history. Internationally, “Toy Story 5” snared $152 million, bringing its estimated global haul for the three-day period to $312 million. “Toy…
Spar Group has revised its SAP roll-out strategy, separating its finance systems migration from distribution centre operations in an effort to reduce disruption – a move that comes as the wholesaler faces a R168.7-million lawsuit from a major franchisee family over the original botched implementation. In a trading update on Monday, Spar said the amended…
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) invites entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to join South Africa’s premier franchising event — the FASA 2026 National Conference & Expo — taking place on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg. More than a conference, the day-long event…
Philip Hughes, CEO of Body20 Global, on why the Body20 franchise opportunity is more than just a business investment — it’s a chance to change lives. Rooted in purpose, supported by data, and designed for modern demand, Body20 offers a high-impact model that gives studio owners the chance to build something meaningful and financially resilient….
Members of Bachelor Nation appear ready to give a rose to the newest addition to the franchise. Fans of the long-running reality dating franchise expressed shock — and enthusiasm — after ABC announced Wednesday that Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” would be the next lead of “The…
Sony is suing Chinese tech giant Tencent for allegedly copying its popular Horizon game franchise. As first reported by Reuters, the lawsuit claims Tencent’s upcoming title, Light of Motiram, is a “slavish clone” of Sony’s games, from the basic premise to the visual design. Tencent announced Light of Motiram, an open-world hunting game, in November…
