3 @ 1
3@1 is a one-stop franchised postal, business and communications centre, offering: electronic communication (personal email, internet access, e-commerce); business communications (photocopying, laminating and binding, printing, photo lab, post boxes, stationery and corporate gifts); and postal communication services (local and international courier, mail box rentals, etc). A standalone outlet (full shop in a mall or convenience centre) costs +/- R400 000 (excl. VAT), including the franchise fee. Monthly fees include royalties of R2250 or 3% of gross turnover and advertising vetting of R350.
www.3at1.co.za
AC Therapy
AC Therapy’s weight-loss management tools are designed to help change unhealthy behaviours and create healthy weight environments for individuals and families. The approach is a holistic one and starts with an assessment of the patient’s personality and reasons for the weight gain. Individual programmes are then developed based on the patient’s profile and specific behaviours and attitudes. There are two opportunities available: A Distributor's License, which costs R7500 and a Master License, which costs R87 000.
www.actherapy.co.za
ACTION COACH
Established with business owners in mind, ActionCOACH has developed business methodologies specifically designed to improve businesses. Along with these unique methodologies the company has also developed more than 356 individual strategies in the areas of lead generation, prospect client conversion, increased client frequency of interaction, increased value of sale and increased profitability of each sale. Today the global franchise group and World's Number 1 Business Coaching Firm operates in 28 countries and has in excess of 1200 business coaches within its network. In 2007, the franchise was introduced into South Africa by Harry Welby-Cooke and Pieter Scholtz as Master Licensees.
www.actioncoach.com
ACTIVE ENGLISH
Active English promotes intellectual, social and cultural development by using the English language as a sustainable, long-term extra-mural activity. It fosters a love for language, reading and the Arts, using integrated methods to enrich the concepts of oral communication, literature study and written communication. The programme is aimed at three to 12-year-olds. Prospective franchisees should be organised, resilient and prepared to continually adapt and absorb new ideas and methods. This is a work-from-home business opportunity. The franchise package costs R120 000 and includes thorough training. The royalty fee is R700 per month for the first year of operation; thereafter R1300 per month increasing at 10% per annum. Work around family commitments - build a business for your own future.
www.activeenglish.co.za
ALUNITE
Developed by the same management team that runs the successful Lumber City Group, Alunite's first glass and aluminium store opened in 2006. Franchisees will manufacture, supply and fit standard and purpose-made aluminium windows, shower doors, sliding doors, patio/braai enclosures, sun rooms and shop fronts. They can also do repairs and cut glass and mirrors to size. On joining this established group, all franchisees receive hands-on training, tried and tested formulas for business success, a comprehensive operations manual and ongoing support.
www.alunite.co.za
ANAYA TRADING
Experience the value of an entertainment dispenser with a storage capacity of 625 DVDs in just over half a square metre, providing convenient, affordable and interactive online solutions to meet your customers' home entertainment needs. When you discover the simplicity of this franchise-free business model with minimal start-up costs, suited to almost any well-populated location, you will naturally want to be a part of this opportunity. If you can imagine sharing in a rental market worth billions per annum this provides the ultimate opportunity.
www.anaya.co.za
APD Agencies
Braids and hair pieces are a multibillion rand industry in South Africa, and APD Agencies, a manufacturer and importer of these products, is looking for agents and sub-agents to tap into this growing market. Agents will target wholesalers, cosmetic stores, hair salons, self-employed hairdressers, hair hawkers, street braiders and members of the public. History: APD Agencies has built up a substantial client base in Natal over the last few years and is now looking to extend its reach throughout South Africa and into our neighbouring countries. For further information contact Paul Pretorius.
paul@apdagencies.co.za
Autocare and Diagnostics Workshop
As part of a national network of workshops backed by the Midas Group – the largest distributor in the automotive aftermarket in the country – ACD franchisees benefit from the Group's experience, influence and reputation. Workshop owners also retain their independent status, which is unique, and are able to use their entrepreneurial flair and interpersonal skills to grow their businesses. All franchise applicants must be existing established workshop owners who have been in business for four years or more. For further information contact Louis Bles (National Franchise Manager).
www.acdworkshop.co.za
Auto Magic
As new car prices continue to soar, consumers are keeping their vehicles for longer and spending a lot more on their upkeep. Tapping into this trend, Auto Magic franchisees offer a cost-effective, non-structural body paint and repair service. The head office team has over 20 years of combined experience in the automotive franchising industry and is looking to extend the existing network of 24 outlets. Operators must be hands-on and committed to customer service. A franchise costs R1.6-million with franchisees contributing R520 000 of their own capital. The remainder can be financed.
www.automagic.co.za
AYOBAYO
Ayobayo is a combination sit down and take-away ethnic African restaurant offering traditional fare. The concept is franchised with a turnkey cost of just over R1-million, and franchisees benefit from the operational support of the entire Dulce Group. Four restaurants have opened since mid-2008 and a further 15 franchised stores will open in 2009. The upmarket, vibey stores are located in high-traffic areas such as malls, street side locations, close to taxi ranks or other transport hubs. Full training is provided for franchise owners, management and staff and ongoing support is available.
www.ayobayo.co.za
BABIES ONLINE
Babies Online is a parenting portal that looks at everything parents needs to know from the moment their children are born until they reach school-going age. In 2008, the company added a retail element with stores stocking an exclusive range of safety equipment, clothing, quality furniture, educational products and books. After opening two stores, founders Kobus and Gerda Venter embarked on a national expansion programme. They decided on franchising to ensure the personal involvement of their franchisees. Potential customers who are drawn to the parenting website will then be told about the retail stores in their area. Products will also soon be available online.
www.babiesonline.co.za
CAFE BACINI'S
Launched in 1989, Bacini's Pizzeria focuses on light meals, exotic coffees and ice creams, as well as traditional Italian pizzas and pastas prepared in wood-burning ovens using flavour-enhancing bluegum wood. The company has since developed fast food concept - Baci Express – which features a similar menu. In 2007, the brand was further extended to include Cafe Bacini's, which offers light meals plus homemade cakes and muffins. A unique feature of Bacini's is that all cooldrinks and coffees are bottomless.
www.mochachos.com
BAGLIOS
This new genuine Italian ice cream retail franchise opportunity offers franchisees a complete turnkey solution with the franchisor fully responsible for site selection and approval, lease negotiations, ongoing business training and support. Store project management design and installation is executed by highly experienced and professional contractors who are answerable to the franchisor.
www.baglios.co.za
BATTERY DOCTOR
BATTERY DOCTOR is offering entrepreneurs the chance to join its successful international network of over 1 200 owner-operators.
With the Battery Doctor system, operators can recondition all lead acid discarded batteries without taking them apart. The system, developed in 1988 in California, USA, uses the superior combination of ProBat® and ProCharge® revolutionary technologies and instructions for the “doctoring” process. The cost of an area includes all equipment, chemicals, comprehensive training, operational support and marketing material. No other fees are payable.
www.batterydoctor.co.za
Battery World – Tazer
Battery World batteries are far cheaper and better quality than locally manufactured ones and are sold with a one-year warranty. Battery World's products are packed with more features than any of its competitors, giving wholesalers and dealers the best opportunity to succeed. The company is expanding into Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo and looking for self-disciplined agents to join the team and share in the R180-million per annum battery replacement market. The business can be operated as a wholesaler or dealer. Operators receive hands-on training plus training materials. Wholesalers and dealers benefit from an excellent service department and fully-trained staff that are on hand to help with any technical queries.
www.businesswarehouse.co.za
BLINDS SPOT
Blinds-Spot agents sell and install internal window coverings suitable for the residential, commercial and industrial markets. All blinds are custom-made and competitively priced. This is a home-based opportunity and agents maintain little or no inventory. “Blinds-Spot knows the industry and will help agents avoid the trial-and-error pitfalls that contribute to the failure of many small businesses,” says owner Manuel Wakefield.
www.blinds-spot.co.za
BLINKING CLEAN
Blinking Clean is offering you the opportunity of producing popular household cleaning products using the same raw materials as major cleaning product manufacturers. The quality of these tried-and-tested products is as good as can be purchased anywhere. No experience or chemical expertise required. Full training provided, and telephonic support available.
www.blinkingclean.co.za
BOESMANLAND BILTONG
Biltong is extremely popular in South Africa and Boesmanland Biltong has turned the snack into a profitable business. The group’s franchised retail outlets offer a range of biltong products, dried fruits and nuts, as well as low-fat chicken and ostrich biltong and dried sausage for health conscious consumers.
Prospective franchisees should be team players who are willing to walk the extra mile to build a successful business. They must be customer-orientated.
www.boesmanlandbiltong.co.za
CAR SERVICE CITY
A proven business model, extensive training and ongoing support from the Car Service City head office team, ensure that all outlets run like well-oiled machines. This blueprint for success has seen the franchise network grow from one branch in 2004 to more than 24 today. No previous knowledge of car servicing is required to become a franchisee. "Current franchisees come from varied backgrounds, including accountants, MBA's and former marketing directors, because we can train the right person successfully, regardless of gender or experience," explains franchisor Grant Brady.
www.carservicecity.net
Cartridge World
Cartridge World is the world leader in printer cartridge refilling and remanufacturing.
Cartridge World is a global business with over 1700 retail locations. The core concept is refilling empty printer cartridges for both consumers and businesses. The market potential is strong and diverse, with virtual home offices and small offices comprising an ever-increasing part of our customer base. The company's win-win strategy gives customers considerable savings from the high retail prices for a new cartridge and an environmentally friendly alternative to throwing cartridges away. Cartridge World builds strong customer satisfaction and loyalty with our superior service and 100% guarantee.
www.cartridgeworldsa.com
CASH CONVERTERS
The Cash Converters franchise is three businesses in one. Franchisees buy and sell quality pre-owned household goods, offer "Cash Advance" – an instant loan against valuables, and PayDay Advance – an advance against a customer's next salary. In tough economic conditions Cash Converters flourishes and it is an ideal business opportunity in today's economy. Cash Converters is the world's largest franchised retailer of second-hand goods and has been successfully trading in Southern Africa for 15 years.
www.cashconverters.co.za
CENTO SPORT
Cento Sport is South Africa’s only sport newspaper covering local sport in specific towns. The company is looking to establish sport newspapers across the country. Prospective franchisees must have strong sales and marketing skills, be well organised and capable of managing and motivating their teams. Franchisees must also be able to work to tight deadlines. This is a full-time opportunity and can’t be run on a part-time basis. Professional training and ongoing support is included in the franchise package. Initial training takes place at the franchisee’s town and lasts three days, with travel and accommodation costs for the franchisee’s account.
mwjani@mweb.co.za
Chicken King
Established in 1995, Chicken King's core product is roast chicken, but outlets also offer mainstream fried chicken products, vegetables and salads. Ideal sites for Chicken King outlets include transient sites (taxi/bus locations/railway stations), busy high street locations and sites close to major retailers/wholesalers.
www.chickenking.co.za
Coastal Hire
Coastal Hire is the undisputed number one name in equipment hire. Each store is owner-managed so there is an enormous pride in the service offered. Pride, too, in the store image and the way the equipment is presented, which is the best and most durable available on the market. Coastal Tool Hire also services its own equipment to good as new after each use so customers are assured that their equipment will work first time every time. No matter which outlet customers go to, they are assured of the best equipment at the best price.
www.coastaltoolhire.co.za
Coffeeberry Café
The Coffeeberry Café concept has proven a breath of fresh air in the South African coffee shop market. There are currently four successful stores in operation with a few more in the pipeline for 2009. The brand celebrates the origin of coffee – the coffee berry. This is depicted in the interior design of the stores where large, bold images of coffee plantations and coffee trees are displayed. The menu offers an extensive range of food and drink as well as a range of world class coffees. The focus is on serving quality, healthy food suitable for any time of day.
www.coffeeberry.co.za
Computers4Kids
Russell Pengelly's vision of creating a place where pint-sized learners (and adults) would enjoy tackling the work in front of them – no matter what subject – came to fruition when he founded Computers 4 Kids in 1994. The international certification-focused franchise has offices across South Africa, the UK, Ireland, Ghana, Nigeria, Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia and supplies hundreds of schools and hundreds of thousands of learners with integrated ICT curriculum materials, support and methodologies covering local classroom themes and topics.
www.computers4kids.co.za
Concretewise
Concretewise Africa operators are benefiting from a boom in the use of decorative concrete finishes as builders and homeowners look to add value and enhance the appeal of their projects. The business opportunity has no fixed set-up costs and operators can decide how much money they want to invest. All operators attend an initial two-day training course, which costs R5500 (incl. VAT), after which they are ready to start. Refresher courses are free and technical and business support is available 24/7. For further information contact Craig Urquhart.
www.concretewise.co.za
CREATIVE MINDS
Creative Minds® training centres offer basic computer literacy classes in a personalised, fun environment. The company specialises in training computer novices, while also offering more advanced courses for school leavers, IT career students, office workers, managers, businessmen, entrepreneurs and almost anyone who needs to enhance their skills level. Founded 11 years ago, Creative Minds® currently has more than 60 centres across southern Africa and is the largest franchise of its kind in the region.
www.minds.co.za
DELI BISCOTTI
Speciality small espresso bar Deli Biscotti offers an extensive "deli with a difference" menu along the lines of similar international concepts, but with a South African flavour. The concept encompasses three elements: An espresso coffee bar/deli set in a relaxed informal but upmarket environment; a take away offering quick service of a full spectrum of healthy and innovative products and deliveries and catering, which targets office functions in the area, as well as other functions. Full training is provided for owners, management and staff and ongoing support is available. A turnkey franchise costs just over R1-million.
www.delibiscotti.co.za
Design Stainless Products
Design Stainless Products (DSP) dealers supply and install the company’s range of stainless steel products for the commercial and residential markets. The quality stainless steel balconies, staircases and tile systems are designed to be installed quickly and easily, saving time and ensuring that dealers can move on to their next job swiftly. The company’s unique patented handrail design is modern and in-keeping with the latest design trends. The lack of exposed welding ensures and attractive appearance. DSP is equipped to handle anything from small, fast turnaround projects to much larger jobs requiring kilometres of railings.
www.dspsa.co.za
DHA FINANCIAL SERVICES
This franchise consists of a unique collection of products and services designed to provide a comprehensive financial services package for accounting practices of all sizes. Whether prospective franchisees are "first time" accountants looking to establish their own practices, or existing practice owners who want to enhance their offerings, this franchise provides the solution. The package is divided into five sections: three of which are dedicated to the services provided. The fourth looks at practice management and can be used alongside all three of the services sections. The last section deals with support and compliance.
www.dhaonline.co.za
Discprotek
Discprotek Technology's DiscPro V2 is a state of the art machine developed in South Africa that repairs scratched or damaged DVDs, CDs, games, CD-ROMs and HD-DVDs. The process also protects the discs against future damage. The new Screenpro machine now allows operators to print their own designs on discs and disc covers. Join the multi-million rand entertainment industry today by servicing video outlets, CD stores, individuals and coporates. For further information contact Markus.
www.discprotek.co.za
DIY PRIVATE SALES
DIY Private Sales is currently the only franchised company offering bond origination products combined with a private sale service. Franchisees market their services to home owners through adverts in local newspapers, flyers, door-to-door visits and national advertising. Clients (home owner) fills out the detailed listing forms - the Houses for sale are then listed on the company website with up to 12 photos – www.diyps.co.za – Sellers are then given a sales kit identical to what estate agents use plus new added SMS infomation service that pre-quailifies home buyers. Prospective franchisees must be self-assured, willing to work hard, meet new people and should have some marketing experience.
www.diyps.co.za
DEBT RESTRUCTURING SERVICES
Debt Restructuring Services (DRS) is South Africa's first debt counselling franchise. As such, franchisees help clients resolve their debt problems and will even negotiate with credit providers on their behalf. Head office provides the necessary legal expertise to allow franchisees to process each case. Franchisees are expected to market their services and manage their office on a day-to-day basis. Extensive computer, operational, legal and management training is part of the franchise package. Ongoing support is available and head office also organises regional and national training seminars and conferences. A strong national footprint and excellent referral network ensures success.
www.drssa.co.za
DULCE CAFÉ
Dulce Café is a franchised café, coffee shop and light meal restaurant concept with more than 60 outlets in five countries. The company has been a full member of the Franchise Association of South Africa since 1994 and is accredited by all the major banks. The Dulce Café concept is differentiated through its menu and décor, and franchisees benefit from the company's strong support infrastructure. Stores are usually about 200m2 and are located in high traffic malls or niche markets such as hospitals, airports, universities etc. A turnkey franchise costs just over R1.5-million.
www.dulce.co.za
Easy Edge
Garden edging/kerbing business opportunities are far from new, but what sets Easy Edge apart is that the company uses pre-manufactured, moulded cobbles in specific colours and profiles. The system is also extremely affordable. Apart from selling and installing the range of products, Dealers can also sell their cobbles to affiliated nurseries and landscapers. The system is simple and has been designed to be owned and managed by someone just out of school, as a full-time business or by a retiree who is looking for an extra income. The Easy Edge cobble installation, is by far the
most weather friendly concept in it's kind!
www.easyedge.co.za
EISH2O
Eish2o™ consists of a dynamic, passionate group of franchisees, marketing water solutions to the general public, as well as businesses, using unique sales and marketing systems. Franchisees also sell a wide range of products, including residential and commercial water purifiers, water filtration systems, bottled water and water dispenser machines. After installation of your bottling plant, our new franchisees undergo a comprehensive training program covering sales and marketing, business administration, the legal environment, manufacturing and ongoing revenue streams. Once the initial training is completed, in-field trainers visit on an ongoing basis.
www.eish2o.co.za
EMBROIDME
EmbroidMe is the world's largest embroidery franchise with more than 450 retail locations worldwide. Franchisees provide full-service custom embroidery and screen-printing for clothing, as well as promotional products and gifts to both the private and commercial segments. Comprehensive training is part of the package and includes three-weeks on-site, as well as time at EmbroidMe's Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence in West Palm Beach, Florida.
www.embroidme.co.za
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
Express Employment Professionals SA is a full-service staffing company offering contract, temporary, permanent, professional and contact centre staff, as well as outsourcing and HR solutions. Founded in 1983, Express has been franchising since 1985, has more than 600 franchisees internationally and entered the South African market in 1998. Today, Express is the largest privately-held staffing company in the world. Full training, backup and support is provided by the local team. Selected international specialists also assist the local team to ensure franchisee success.
www.expresspros.co.za
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