SA Franchise Brands News Bulletin October 2025

Published: Wed, 10/29/25

Updated: Mon, 11/03/25

October 2025 News Bulletin

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Understanding The Difference Between Management Service Fees And Royalties In Franchising.

In the world of franchising, few topics cause more confusion than the difference between management service fees and royalties. They’re often used interchangeably, yet they serve very different purposes. Understanding how each one works is essential for both franchisors and franchisees, as it directly impacts the financial health of the franchise relationship.

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West Pack Lifestyle Transitions To A Franchise-Driven Powerhouse.

West Pack Lifestyle has entered a new chapter built entirely on franchising. The group now operates more than 40 franchised outlets nationwide, having moved away from corporate-owned stores to ensure agility, sustainability and growth. “We have seen that franchised stores, led by owner-operators with skin in the game, are more resilient in a challenging retail environment,” says Chris Da Silva, director of West Pack Lifestyle. “This shift ensures our brand remains strong, our shelves remain full, and our communities continue to have access to affordable essentials.”

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Scooters Pizza Makes A Comeback After 10 Years.

Iconic South African fast-food chain Scooters Pizza is back, aiming to recapture the hearts (and stomachs) of pizza lovers nearly 10 years after disappearing from the market. The first rebranded store officially launched on Tuesday (21 October) in Melville, Johannesburg, marking the start of a new chapter for the once-dominant brand. Launched in 2000 by Carlo Gonzaga, former CEO of Taste Holdings, Scooters Pizza quickly gained popularity. Its success was built on a bold promise of delivery in 39 minutes, or the order was free. By 2006, Scooters boasted 100 stores.

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The Man Behind South Africa’s Most Popular Asian Fast-Food Chain.

Simply Asia, one of South Africa’s largest restaurant chains, was founded by Thai national Chai Lekcharoensuk in the early 2000s. The brand is one of the most successful fast-food franchisees in the country, with over 50 locations across the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Zambia. The brand is a true cultural infusion of Thailand and South Africa, with several ingredients imported directly from Thailand, while its signature sauces are crafted in its South African factory. The company was founded due to Lekcharoensuk’s dislike of the Thai food available in South Africa.

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The Popular South African Coffee Chain Opening 120 New Stores Across The Country.

Bootlegger has rapidly grown its store network over the last few years, with the group hoping to now increase its current 78 locations to 200 by 2028. Bootlegger Coffee Company was created by three best friends, Pieter Bloem and brothers De Waal & Antonie Basson, in Cape Town in 2012. The three friends attempted to create their own coffee venture after noticing a lack of decent coffee places open before 06h30 for their early morning cycling routines. The friends thus decided to buy a small coffee shop called Go Gos, which they later rebranded to Bootlegger,

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