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Global Franchise Alliance Adds South Africa to expanding Franchise Consultancy and Recruitment Network

Randburg, South Africa - Franchise development consultants, Franchise World has joined the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network, a division of international franchising website www.franchiseek.com, as their representative for franchise consultancy and recruitment in South Africa.

Franchise World CEO Lofty Lutge is a past Vice-Chairman of FASA. He was awarded Business Mover of the Year finalist in 1997 by Ernst and Young/Fedsure and established the Franchise Advice and Information Network programme (FRAIN) during the years 2001 - 2004. He is also CEO of the Arrow Group of companies and CEO of Just Biz.

Managing Director of Franchiseek, Trevor Hart said, "I am delighted to welcome Franchise World to the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network. We have established a strong presence in South Africa with high rankings on the search engines for franchising and the appointment of Franchise World further enforces our commitment to promoting franchising to this region"

Lofty Lutge of Franchise World said "We are indeed honoured to be part of the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network. Franchising in South Africa is well established - contributing 12% of the GDP - a total annual turnover exceeding 23 billion US Dollars. We encourage international franchises to consider South Africa as a lucrative market. We have over 20 years of franchising experience and will assist franchisors with market research and franchising advice."

Franchise World was re-launched on 1 March 2005 to provide advice for potential franchisees and potential franchisors, joint ventures with existing franchisors wanting to expand internationally, access to finance and franchise project management

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With franchise business opportunities from all over the world on offer, interest along with business is booming. This rapidly developing international Franchise website - www.franchiseek.com provides customers and franchises with the ability to connect at the push of a button. Not only does it offer Franchisers the opportunity to develop their brand awareness in the global market but also provides potential investors the opportunity to identify these specific business opportunities and subsequently connect them both through this clear and concise web site.