Much of this would have moved through the roughly 5,000 commercial brand name filling stations around South Africa - many of which are owned by independent franchisees.contributing 6%
It's also a resilient industry despite tough economic times - and with add-ons like convenience stores and coffee shops, it's often profitable through multiple revenue streams.But buying a filling station isn't cheap - nor is it easy. It's an industry that the South African government still regulates heavily and one that now requires 24-hour attention every day of the year.
For a franchise of this size and volume, Engen is asking for R8.39 million, which includes a R1.5 million working capital requirement. Franchisees must have 20% of this as unencumbered cash.Shell is a global filling station franchise with a strong presence in South Africa. Shell has about 700 stations throughout South Africa, many of which are on long-haul routes with strong fast-food restaurants attached.
Sasol does not disclose the total investment required by prospective franchisees and says it varies from site to site.
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