When discussing iconic diner-style food outlets in South Africa, Wimpy immediately comes to mind for many people. With 458 locations across South Africa, Wimpy has become a cherished staple in the local dining scene, holding a prominent place in the country’s culinary landscape. While many attribute it to being South African, Wimpy’s roots are international. However, it only truly gained its iconic status after making a significant impact in Mzansi.

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Once-popular frozen yoghurt chain Wakaberry has closed its last remaining store in South Africa, owner Famous Brands has confirmed. In the early 2010s, few brands in the country generated as much excitement and hype among consumers as Wakaberry. The first-to-market self-serve frozen yoghurt bar offered a wide variety of flavours and toppings, encouraging customers to create their own colourful ‘froyo’ creations.

Planning the blueprint of how franchisors and franchisees see the future is what the franchise sector needs to spur it on to greater heights. Having learnt the hard lessons from the past five years, every franchise system needs to take on board the lessons learnt, harness the power of the collective and face the future with a new determination.

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fit20 is a rapidly expanding franchise and has licensed Master Franchisees in 12 countries across 5 continents operating 160+ studios and has identified South Africa as our next development area. With its scalable franchise formula, fit20 offers a highly profitable business model that combines human expertise with cutting-edge technology in its boutique-style studios.

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