In a sea of bad economic forecasts and pessimistic predictions, there is light shining at the end of one tunnel – that’s the success of franchising which, despite the odds, has held its own year-on-year in every respect – from showing long-term sustainability to showing a high level of optimism for the future.
In line with the global trend of franchising having a high success rate of around 90% and only a 10% failure ratecompared to independent businesses where the failure rate can often be as high as 90%, the Franchise Association of South Africa’s franchisee survey showed that the business format of franchising lends itself to collaborations which is a good formula for success. From being 80% happy with their franchisors, 73% satisfied with suppliers and 72% happy with their landlords, and with optimism about the future at 72%, franchising is certainly alive, well and thriving. What better endorsement can one have to take that step to being your own boss then the success of franchisees that make up the backbone of the sector.
The International Franchise Expo, brought to you by the Franchise Association of South Africa, provides visitors with not only a platform of over 100 franchise and business opportunities to choose from but also plays a role in making sure that all the help and advice is available when you visit the IFE. From hearing the success stories of franchisors and franchisees at the Speakers Corner to signing up to attend workshops that cater to the franchisee evaluating a franchise, the potential franchisor wanting to franchise a business and the new funding initiatives that FASA has brokered with government and the private sector, the IFE has something for everyone.
The 2016 IFE, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from the 8 – 10 April promises to be even bigger and better and visitors stand a chance of becoming a Midek Paint Contractor Franchisee. Enter the competition at the Midek stand and you could become a Midek Paint Contractor franchisee.
For more information visit www.ife.co.za or email fasa@fasa.co.za
