Discusses opportunities for U.S. franchisers and legal requirements in the market.
Last Published: 5/20/2019

Franchising is still a relatively untapped concept in Namibia, but is becoming more and more popular.  A number of South African supermarkets and fast food franchises, such as Pick and Pay, Shoprite, Woolworths, Game, Click’s, DisChem, Sportsmans Warehouse, Wimpy, and Steers, operate in Namibia, as do a few U.S. franchises, such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hertz, Avis and Budget Rent A Car. There is potential for U.S. companies, both retail and service-oriented (i.e. restaurants), to expand through franchising. Currently there is no franchise-specific legislation in Namibia.

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