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WIFA Events

WIFA hosts regular events aimed an empowering women in franchising. Keep an eye on our website for new events as they are finalised.
Annual WIFA Conference

SHE UNLOCKS CAPITAL.

SHE UNLOCKS THE WORLD.

Building Africa’s next generation of female franchise leaders.

A conversation on the capital women need to start, scale, and thrive – from financial capital to social, image and wellness capital.

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  • Date: 30 September 2026
  • Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Venue: Indaba Hotel and Conference Center, Winnie Mandela Drive, Fourways, Gauteng
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Network Multiplier Breakfast

Thank you for attending our Network Muiltiplier Breakfast.

WIFA Women’s Day Conference

This much anticipated conference will be held on Saturday, 8 August 2026 in Johannesburg.

Registrations not open yet.

WIFA Masterclass Series

Our masterclasses are help quarterly and focussed on aspects to help your franchise thrive.

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The Network Multiplier Breakfast

Thank you for your interest in our in-person Network Multiplier Breakfast to be held on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, from 09h00 – 13h00.

The event will be held at the Nedbank Auditorium, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg.

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Personal Blueprint Masterclass

Thank you for your interest in our virtual Personal Leadership Blueprint for Women in Franchising Masterclass to be held on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 18h00 – 19h30 (SAST).

On successful registration, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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Profile of the Month:

Keri Rudolph | IV Bar

Thank you for your interest in our online event where we chat to Keri Rudolph, founder and CEO of The IV Bar on 8 September 2025.

The Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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Finance Masterclass

Thank you for your interest in our virtual Finance Masterclass to be held on 8 April 2025, 18h30 – 20h00 (SAST).

On successful registration, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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The Network Multiplier Breakfast

Thank you for your interest in our in-person Network Multiplier Breakfast to be held on 14 March 2025.

The event will be held at the Old Mutual Place Auditorium, 107 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg.

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Legal Masterclass

Thank you for your interest in our virtual Legal Masterclass to be held on 3 February 2025, 18h30 – 20h00 (SAST).

On successful registration, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

COURSE

Franchise Management Certificate Bootcamp in Spanish

Online bootcamp offering foundational content for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and professionals, empowering them with tailored resources for franchise management.
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Professional
  • Format: Online Only
COURSE

Building a Profitable Relationship with Your Franchisor

Gain insights into financial terms and considerations for franchisees, including evaluating funding sources, cash flow management, and developing strong relationships with franchisors.
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Leading Franchise Teams

Learn strategies for high performance and talent retention, focusing on organizational culture, franchisor training, development plans, recognition programs, and reducing turnover.
  • Duration: 3 - 6 months
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Level: Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Franchise HR Infrastructure

Learn effective HR infrastructure design, covering legal aspects, job descriptions, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training programs, and retention initiatives.
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Frequency: Bi-weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online Only
COURSE

Buy & Grow Your Franchise

Gain knowledge on financial considerations, evaluating funding sources, preparing financial statements, understanding unit economics, tracking financials, and business planning for franchisees.
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Navigating Franchise Law

Focus on legal and regulatory concepts such as franchise contracts, trademarks, good faith performance, termination, renewal, trademark disputes, and antitrust issues.
  • Duration: 3 - 6 Months
  • Frequency: Bi-weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Franchise Fundamentals

Explore franchising from the franchisee’s perspective, focusing on evaluating opportunities, legal aspects, and strategies for successful planning, implementation, and launching of new franchises.
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Level: Undergraduate/Graduate
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Accelerating Enterprise Growth

A year-long program designed for Regional Managers, Vice Presidents, and Directors to develop advanced leadership and operational strategies for overseeing multiple franchise locations and driving enterprise success.
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Level: Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Accelerating Unit Expansion

Six-month program focused on expanding leadership capabilities for managing multiple locations, aimed at roles such as Area Coaches or District Managers. Topics include multi-unit management, financial strategies, and team leadership.
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person
COURSE

Franchise Marketing

Acquire vital marketing and branding strategies to engage customers and grow franchise businesses through up-to-date digital strategies and tactics.
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Frequency: Bi-weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online Only
COURSE

International Franchise Fundamentals

Explore international franchising, covering five business models, franchisor feasibility, lessons from country expansion, and strategies for product adaptation, supply chain, and partnerships with a focus on cultural agility.

  • Duration: 3 - 6 Months
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Level: Graduate/Executive
  • Format: Online and In-Person

Apply to become a WIFA Mentor

We are always looking to expand our network of Mentors. Please provide the details below and we will be in touch.

Thanks for your interest!

To start the application process to join the WIFA program, please fill in the short form below and one of our representatives will be in touch.