Homegrown franchise brand 3@1 Business Centre Franchising has produced a solid franchise model by which it has produced more than 70 local franchises and now has secured a Memorandum of Agreement on setting up 3@1 stores in the South East of London. This franchisee has the option of becoming the area franchisee for the region. Other new developments confirmed for 2017 is the start of 26 conversions of the POSTDOTNET group in Zambia starting with Lusaka, Mandahill Mall which has just opened its doors. Also, opening two new stores in Kampala, Uganda and we aim to open several new stores in Namibia later this year. In July Theresa Maher joined the 3@1 group as Regional Director working from Johannesburg. Offering extensive experience as an entrepreneur and franchisee, together with experience in the corporate sector. Theresa will contribute real-world, hands-on business know-how to assist the 3@1 team to deliver growth, profitability and operations excellence. New 3@1 Business...

Chris Dunn with Uganda licensees 3@1 Franchising has announced the signing of a multi-store agreement for Uganda. This follows the conclusion of a similar agreement in Zambia and the recent opening of the brand’s first store in the country. 3@1 Franchising, the one - stop retail solution for print, courier, photographic and business service needs, launched its international expansion programme in 2015 with the opening of a store in Windhoek, Namibia. Additional outlets are planned for this country in the year ahead. 2016 saw the signing of a master franchise agreement for Zambia with a first store launching in Lusaka in June 2017. “Ours is an established brand with a strong foothold in South Africa, and we see African expansion as one of the next major opportunities for growth,” says founder and CEO Chris Dunn. “My vision has always been for 3@1 Franchising to expand beyond our borders and become a provider of essential printing, courier, photographic and business solutions in...