Franchising is a hugely popular business model in South Africa. It’s so successful, in fact, that it generates a whopping 14% of the total GDP. For entrepreneurs, franchises provide an invaluable short-cut to building lucrative operations. However, not all franchises have the same benefits, and exorbitant purchase costs, huge capital investment requirements and high franchise fees take franchise business ownership off the table for many. The Rawson Property Group - one of South Africa’s most successful real estate franchisors - believes that should not be the case.
