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South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the Franchise Association of South Africa’s most recent survey, 727 franchise systems and more than 68,000 franchisees now contribute roughly…
There is a version of the hospitality business that is entirely focused on the next check-in. Fill the room, turn it over, fill it again. It is a model that has served the industry well for decades, and it remains the dominant operating logic across most of South Africa’s hotel sector. The problem is that it leaves a substantial and…
Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the report outlines the organisation’s intention and commitment to embed sustainability across its operations and supply chain, whilst detailing some of the key initiatives that have been implemented to achieve…