FASA: Franchise Association of Southern Africa

FASA: Franchise Association of Southern Africa Your One Stop Solution to the Franchise World The only recognised representative body for the franchise industry in South Africa.

IFA World Franchise Show Join the IFA World Franchise Show on September 25โ€“26, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Ce...
20/08/2026

IFA World Franchise Show

Join the IFA World Franchise Show on September 25โ€“26, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Meet 300+ leading franchise brands from across the globe and explore opportunities across sectors including food, fitness, education, health and more. Connect with 5,000+ prospective franchisees and discover your next franchise opportunity.

Register to attend: https://ifafranchiseshow.com/?utm_source=PARTNERthefranchiseassociationofsouthafrica

19/08/2026

๐‡๐ˆ๐’๐“๐Ž๐‘๐˜ ๐ˆ๐’ ๐๐„๐ˆ๐๐† ๐–๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐“๐„๐ ๐๐Ž๐– โ€” ๐–๐ˆ๐‹๐‹ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐๐„ ๐Ž๐๐„ ๐Ž๐… ๐“๐‡๐Ž๐’๐„ ๐–๐‡๐Ž ๐–๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐„ ๐ˆ๐“?

Dear Franchise Ecosystem Player,

August 14, 2026. Remember this date. It will not be forgotten.

On that day, the African Franchise Association (AFA) didn't simply "launch its operations" โ€” it marked the birth of a continent that refuses to follow the standards of others. More than 12 countries united. South Africa, Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, and a diaspora mobilized to the far reaches of the world.

This was not just an event. This was a turning point.

The mission is crystal clear: to harmonize cross-border standards, make franchising a major economic driver, and align the sector with the dynamics of the AfCFTA โ€” not in ten years, now.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ At the helm of this continental ship:๐Ÿ”น Freddy Makgato โ€” President (South Africa)

๐Ÿ”น Georges Sibouke Diรจme โ€” Vice President (Senegal)

๐Ÿ”น Funmilola Adedeji-Bajulaiye โ€” Director General (Nigeria)

๐Ÿ”น Bernard Naki Zobo โ€” Deputy Director Director (Cรดte d'Ivoire)

๐Ÿ”น Ahmed Elsaadany โ€” Treasurer (Egypt)

๐Ÿ“… And the trajectory is already set:

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ Libya Franchise Show โ€” September 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ Dakar Excellence Awards โ€” November 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa Launch โ€” February 2027

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Cairo Trade Mission โ€” August 2027

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria Investor Guide โ€” November 2027

Africa is no longer just catching up with the global franchise model. It's writing the next chapter.

๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐‚๐Ž๐”๐๐“๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐Ž๐„๐’๐'๐“ ๐˜๐„๐“ ๐‡๐€๐•๐„ ๐ˆ๐“๐’ ๐Ž๐–๐ ๐…๐‘๐€๐๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐’๐„ ๐€๐’๐’๐Ž๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐? ๐๐Ž๐– ๐ˆ๐’ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐€๐‚๐“.

The AFA is more than just a continental federationโ€”it's an accelerator. If your country doesn't yet have a national structure representing the franchise sector, the AFA will guide you step by step in its creation: legal framework, governance, networking with existing sister associations, and direct integration into the continental structure from the outset. Don't just stand by and watch a movement you could be leading in your own country.

We invite you not to remain a mere observer of this continental movement. ๐–๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐š ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ญ.

Franchisor, franchisee, investor, consultant, institutionโ€”every profile has a place in this continental dynamic that won't come around again.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: https://www.africanfranchiseassociation.org/
๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ: [email protected]

โ˜• Don't forget to book your seat at the FASA Breakfast Session!Great business happens over great conversations. Join us ...
18/08/2026

โ˜• Don't forget to book your seat at the FASA Breakfast Session!

Great business happens over great conversations. Join us for a morning packed with networking, insight and opportunities to grow.

๐Ÿ“… Date: 27 August 2026
๐Ÿ•— Session: 08:00 โ€“ 11:00
๐Ÿ“ Venue: President Hotel, Bloemfontein, Free State

RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4phueyN

Enquiries:
Mpho Mashego
E: [email protected]
C: 060 504 8886

FOCUS | Women in Franchising This edition spotlights Pertunia Sibanyoni, Vice President of Mobility Solutions and Market...
18/08/2026

FOCUS | Women in Franchising

This edition spotlights Pertunia Sibanyoni, Vice President of Mobility Solutions and Marketing at Sasol and Past Chairperson of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA).

A powerhouse leader whose career bridges corporate strategy and industry advocacy, Pertunia's journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.

"Franchising has taught me that leadership is not only about building businesses; it is about building people, communities and possibilities," she says.

Her words are a reminder that true impact in franchising goes far beyond the bottom line.

For more, read the full feature: https://fasa.co.za/pertunia-sibanyoni-women-in-franchising/

17/08/2026

๐ŸŒ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ€” ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐€๐…๐€!

FASA Breakfast Session - BloemfonteinJoin us for a morning of networking, insight and real business opportunities. Wheth...
13/08/2026

FASA Breakfast Session - Bloemfontein

Join us for a morning of networking, insight and real business opportunities. Whether you're an SME owner, entrepreneur, investor, or industry stakeholder, this session is designed to connect you with the right people and ideas to grow your business.

๐Ÿ“… Date: 27 August 2026
๐Ÿ•— Session: 08:00 โ€“ 11:00
๐Ÿ“ Venue: President Hotel, Bloemfontein, Free State
๐Ÿ’ต Entry: R150 per person

๐Ÿ‘‰RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4phueyN

Enquiries:
Mpho Mashego
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ 060 504 8886

Our CEO, Freddy Makgato, joined The TouchDown on METRO FM yesterday about why franchising remains one of South Africa's ...
12/08/2026

Our CEO, Freddy Makgato, joined The TouchDown on METRO FM yesterday about why franchising remains one of South Africa's most lucrative business models.

He spoke about what gives a franchise business credibility, the growth being seen across sectors like automotive, beauty and QSR, and why FASA membership matters for anyone operating in the franchising space.

Listen: https://omny.fm/shows/the-touchdown/adv-fred-makgato

FOCUS | Women in Franchising This week, we shine the spotlight on Mmenyana Ranku, a powerhouse leader driving growth and...
11/08/2026

FOCUS | Women in Franchising

This week, we shine the spotlight on Mmenyana Ranku, a powerhouse leader driving growth and innovation in South Africa's retail and franchising landscape.

As General Manager of the Branded Retail Channel at MTN South Africa, Mmenyana leads the strategic direction of one of the country's most recognisable retail networks. Her expertise extends beyond the corporate floor as a Board Member of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of franchising and championing the voices of women in the industry.

Join us as we celebrate her journey, insights and the impact she's making in building stronger, more inclusive franchise networks across South Africa.

Read more: https://fasa.co.za/mmenyana-ranku-women-in-franchising/

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