Kobus Oosthuizen, Mzi Memani, Jayshree Padayatchey and Chris Strydom When the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) put out a request for tender to identify small businesses in peri-urban and rural areas that can be micro-franchised, SA Franchise Warehouse (SAFW) , understanding the responsibility that this programme will entail, decided not to shy away from the challenge. Being awarded the tender would be an opportunity to uplift communities and make a difference in the lives of possibly thousands of people. By awarding the tender to SAFW the DSBD confirmed our position as a leader in this field. The crux of this project is to identify current viable small businesses, and franchise them. In addition to being profitable and sustainable with a proven trade record over an extended period, qualifying businesses must also be replicable. The programme will run over a 3-year period and in total package 15 micro-franchise businesses; i.e. five business each year over the ...