Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.
Last Published: 7/22/2019

Although most franchises in Botswana are from South Africa, a few U.S. franchises operate in Botswana including Federal Express, Coca-Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Hilton, Avis, Re/Max Realtors, and others. 

Registering a franchise requires the same procedures as registering a company and must be done with the Registrar of Companies.  Depending on the type of business, the government may also require a license issued either by the city council or the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.