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FASA’s role in Regional Franchise Development. FASA’S ROLE. FASA is perfectly positioned to play a mayor role in development of Franchising on Continent. For the Following Reasons:. Many years of experience in the industry Large representation:- 25 000 franchised outlets
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FASA’S ROLE FASA is perfectly positioned to play a mayor role in development of Franchising on Continent
For the Following Reasons: • Many years of experience in the industry • Large representation:- 25 000 franchised outlets • International exposure in terms of best practice • Alliance with ADB through funding initiative • Number of members have expanded into Africa Steers Butterfield Debonairs Woolworths • Set Franchise benchmarks • Have working relationships with traditional financial institutions
Why establish a Franchise Association? According to the ADB research document Franchise Associations provide the following:- Roles: To lobby the public sector To promote the credibility of its members To provide networking opportunities To provide professional development programes To market and promote its members
Pan African Franchise Association • Seminars and workshops • Establish Code of Ethics • Lends credibility • Source of information and support • Work through each country's Chambers of Commerce • South Africa could be utilised as a strategic platform to develop and expand franchising in Africa • Requires funding