The Alternative Board® (“TAB”) makes a difference in the lives of business owners and their businesses, helping them become more profitable, more productive and lead more fulfilled lives. Successful businesses lead to empowered employees that lead to transformed communities – Therein lies our goal of changing 1 million lives.
The Franchise Opportunity
The heart of the TAB offering is our business-owner peer advisory boards. In a candid and confidential setting, entrepreneurs & business owners from non-competing companies in diverse industries meet monthly to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and issues they each face in their businesses and markets. These business owners, whom we refer to as Board Members, gather the collective experience of their peers around the table to explore possibilities for increased productivity and profitability. Being among peers also means that Members hold each other accountable for their commitments and execution of strategies. In addition to the peer boards, we meet monthly with each Member in a private coaching meeting to laser focus on their business goals, thereby enhancing planning, execution, and accountability in a structured manner. Our proprietary Business Builder’s Blueprint™ is an online system that provides our Members unrestricted access to their business’ operating rhythm, 24/7. The Alternative Board helps Members run their businesses more strategically, and this leads to more fulfilling lives, which is what our Franchise Opportunity is all about.
THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD believes that our approach to, and tools offered to private business owners, provide them with the QUAD-FECTA of support to run their businesses. The four main pillars of our QUAD-FECTA are:
Peer Advisory Boards
Monthly confidential meeting of non-competitive business owners to discuss real-life opportunities, challenges and topics that will individually enable each member to run their business strategically.
Private Coaching
Monthly private coaching meetings, where we guide business owners on planning and running their businesses towards achieving their personal and company goals.
Proprietary Software and Tools
TAB has developed the Business Builder’s Blueprint™ as an exclusive online system – an entrepreneurial MRI. It not only helps plan the business but monitors progress on execution thereof on an ongoing basis. Additionally, within the Blueprint, TAB Connect links each of our Members to more than 4,000 other business owners globally to access their inputs on specific topics that our members individually may experience.
StratPro™
StratPro is TAB’s strategic business transformation process for owners and their management teams. This is where strategy meets productivity. StratPro consists of multiple workshops and planning sessions, exclusive to the leadership team of a business. Through StratPro we align the vision, communication, planning and execution of business strategy, thereby aligning the management team to work towards a common goal and leading the business to improved productivity and greater profitability.
Further to our QUAD-FECTA, TAB gives business owners access to Strategic Consulting, Training and Professional Networking.
TAB Franchise Owners advises business owners beyond coaching; we clarify their personal visions and align their businesses to achieve those goals. We change the operating rhythm of the business.
Franchisor Support
Stay ahead in a rapidly changing world…
TAB Franchise Owners are uniquely positioned to succeed in a constantly evolving business environment thanks to our committed support, both in-person and virtual. We have crafted systems and protocols to ensure an effective digital experience across all our offerings. TAB has streamlined your ability to connect with your clients and TAB community, even online.
During our intensive and interactive initial training, our national and global team will guide you step-by-step through the essential areas of:
Marketing for and acquisition of new Members
Interviewing and signing new Members
Strategies for Board composition
Using the full range of TAB’s proprietary tools, including the Business Builder’s Blueprint™
Facilitation techniques
Running coaching sessions
Member retention
All our training is highly participative. We are firm believers that to truly learn something, you must do it for yourself that’s why we do our strategic planning on the Business Builder’s Blueprint™. We also provide ongoing advanced training to TAB Franchise Owners, continually enhancing their coaching and facilitation skills, as well as offering training to certify as a StratPro™ facilitator.
Our training programme ensures new Franchise Owners are confident and capable from the very beginning.
We support you in recruiting Members to establish TAB Member Boards and in providing the full range of TAB services to retain those Members for the long term. Our global Net-Promoter-Score is 9.0/10 which indicates the level of satisfaction clients receive from TAB. Additionally, our average client retention is 4.9 years which significantly underlines the value added to the lives of these business owners and their companies.
Together with a TAB Franchise Owner’s initial training, we guide them through their marketing planning using our Integrated Member Acquisition Programme (“IMAP”) whereby we help them craft their marketing strategy for success. This is monitored monthly for at least the first 12 months to ensure our new Franchise Owners remain dedicated to their own planning and success. In addition, TAB requires our Franchise Owners to participate in their own peer boards as well as encourage them to attend a multitude of webinars and community calls where international best practice is shared among our more than 400 global TAB Franchise Owners.
InXpress was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom by John Thompson. The franchise was established to offer cost-effective and reliable international express shipping services to small and medium-sized businesses.
InXpress has expanded significantly since its inception and now operates in 14 countries across the globe. The franchise has a strong presence in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, and several European countries.
As of 2024, InXpress has over 450 franchisees worldwide. These franchisees serve thousands of customers, providing shipping solutions tailored to the needs of various industries.
The Franchise Opportunity
InXpress operates as a business-to-business (B2B) franchise, acting as a reseller of shipping services. Franchisees partner with major carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx to provide discounted shipping rates and personalised customer service. This model allows businesses to access competitive shipping rates typically reserved for larger companies. Franchisees can operate from home initially.
Franchisor Support/Benefits
Low investment
High return
Recession-resistant
Scalable
Flexible
Based on proven trade/business models
Training
Franchise support (logistics queries, billing, debt collection)
In 1984, Brian Cumins from Perth, Western Australia, recognised the opportunity to open a concept store where customers could buy and sell quality second-hand merchandise in a modern retail environment. Within just four years, seven more outlets had opened, marking the beginning of something significant.
Since then, the Cash Converters chain has grown exponentially. With over 700 stores across 18 countries, this multi-million-dollar business has built a solid reputation as a global leader in the trading and marketing of pre-owned goods, and more recently, in smart financial solutions.
Today, Cash Converters offers an exceptional franchise opportunity with access to a proven business model and one of the most comprehensive training programmes in the industry.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking determined, motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. If you want to be a part of a rapidly expanding global franchise and convert your potential into profit, this is the opportunity for you.
The concept under the spotlight
Our mission is:
To ensure that savvy customers have smart ways to access immediate cash. Over time, we’ve evolved to offer a number of different products and services to suit their changing personal and financial needs. With these multiple revenue streams, you can be confident that your business has the means to consistently generate income. Here’s how:
We Buy
Customers bring in their unwanted goods, which we evaluate. If we like what we see, they leave with cash and we get stock for our floor, which we then sell at a profit. We adhere to a strict no-tolerance policy on stolen goods. For peace of mind, all transactions are recorded on CCTV and accompanied by proof of identity. This ensures our stores offer a highly diverse range of top-quality products.
We Sell
Cash-savvy customers know that when it comes to finding quality pre-owned goods at bargain prices, our retail floor is the place to be. Modern, bright, and welcoming, our stores offer a wide and ever-changing range of items from household goods to electronics and jewellery. In compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, most of our merchandise comes with a 6-month guarantee.
We Loan Cash
With the advent of the National Credit Act in 2007, we expanded our business model to include financial services. Our secured money lending option, Cash Advance, allows customers access to instant cash against their valuables, which are then returned once the loan is repaid, or sold on our floor to defray costs. Our unsecured money lending products, enable customers to take out short-term loans against their salaries. Our qualification process is stringent, keeping bad debt to a minimum.
Franchisor support
We recognise the significance of the investment involved, which is why we provide exceptional support and infrastructure. After all, your success is our success.
We aim to guide new franchisees toward maximum profitability as quickly as possible, so we’ve developed one of the industry’s most comprehensive training programmes. Our initial two-month training course includes in-store experience, supplemented with state-of-the-art e-learning, as well as classroom training provided by our executive team.
Beyond this initial onboarding, all franchisees have access to our highly skilled team of specialists, who provide ongoing access to the knowledge, tools and experience you need to run a profitable business. Our in-field experts, including regional operations managers, operations support staff and store development managers, are there to help you with day-to-day activity. Further, our Head Office comprises a team of support staff dedicated to accounting, marketing, IT, store design and customer care.
Moreover, True Accounting, an independent business, provides our franchisees a complete accounting solution – from establishing a new company, legal compliance, to monthly management accounts, and the interpretation of these.
Do you fit the profile?
If the glove fits, wear it. An owner-operator of a Cash Converters store needs to be a particular kind of person. If this person is you, it could be a winning match. What are the traits we look for in franchisees?
1. A deep desire to be an owner-operator. In other words, you want your very own franchise(s).
2. Agree with, and embody, the Cash Converters values: Professional; Passion; Respect; Integrity; Collaboration.
3. Demonstrate experience in business. Have you run your own business or someone else’s business? What previous business experience do you have?
4. Buckets of energy. Cash Converters needs energetic people.
5. People skills – at the end of the day, the product is secondary to the people: your customers, your suppliers, your staff.
Show initiative and be motivated? These two personality traits are fundamentals.
The business is selective in who it chooses to run a store. For more than 30 years we have built a respected brand, and our people are the face of the brand.
Franchise Freedom in Paint Retail: Universal Paints’ Entrepreneurial Model
Not All Franchises Are Created Equal
When people hear “franchise,” they often imagine rigid rules, cookie‑cutter menus, and monthly royalty fees draining profits. Traditional franchise models can feel suffocating—you may own the business on paper, but every decision is dictated from above.
Universal Paints breaks that mold. Our outlets deliver the credibility, training, and systems of a franchise—without the restrictions. No royalties. No corporate micromanagement. You own your store outright, while leveraging the strength of a respected national brand.
It’s franchising re-imagined: structure with freedom, brand power with independence.
Why Paint Retail Rewards Independence
Unlike food or retail chains where uniformity is the selling point, paint retail thrives on local relationships. Every community has its own mix of contractors, developers, bodies corporate, and homeowners.
That’s why Universal Paints outlets empower owners to adapt and innovate. You’re free to tailor promotions, build networks, and create campaigns that resonate with your market. Your entrepreneurial skills—not rigid scripts—drive success.
Where Entrepreneurial Flair Counts
This model rewards hustle, creativity, and personal touch. Your energy directly fuels growth in areas like:
Sales: Prospecting contractors, HOAs, and small developers.
Partnerships: Collaborating with designers, architects, and handymen, or sponsoring community projects.
Here, your ideas aren’t just welcome, they’re the engine of your business.
Build Without Starting at Zero
Launching a business from scratch means endless supplier negotiations, trial‑and‑error marketing, and operational headaches. Universal Paints eliminates that uncertainty. You start with:
A trusted South African brand with 40+ years of heritage.
Established supplier relationships ensuring quality and pricing.
Proven store layouts balancing trade efficiency with retail appeal.
Comprehensive training in tinting, systems selling, and operations.
You skip the guesswork and focus on growth.
The Safety Net Without the Shackles
Entrepreneurs thrive on independence but hesitate at the unknown. Universal Paints offers both:
Safety net: brand recognition, product credibility, and operational playbooks.
Freedom: no royalties, no rigid menus, no corporate micromanagement.
Your success is yours alone backed by a brand that works hard for you.
Why Now Is the Time
Constant demand: Homes, complexes, and offices always need repainting.
Growing DIY & contractor markets: Customers want expertise, not just low prices.
Entrepreneurial independence: More South Africans seek ownership without corporate oversight.
Universal Paints delivers all three.
Entrepreneurial Growth in 60 Days
With drive and focus, you can build momentum fast:
Pre‑opening: Awareness advertising and preparation.
Month 1: Training, outlet setup, reconnecting with 20–30 local contacts.
Month 2: Contractor open day, targeted campaigns, and first B2B accounts.
You hit the ground running with brand equity and proven systems.
Your Challenge, Your Business
This isn’t a cookie‑cutter franchise. It’s a licensed direct outlet model that blends the credibility of a franchise with the independence of full ownership.
If you’re an entrepreneur who values freedom but doesn’t want to start from zero, this is your opportunity.
Ready to combine entrepreneurial flair with a proven brand? Visit Universal Paintstoday and explore how you can own a specialist paint outlet in your area.
Mochachos is a household brand and a dominant player in the franchise industry in Southern Africa. It is a brand with an intrinsic passion for excellence in the hospitality and service industry. For over 30 years, Mochachos has enjoyed the patronage of South Africans nationally by all demographic and socioeconomic sectors. Our menu is a core delight of Mexican flavoured flame grilled chicken prepared with a special blend of dry herbs and spices. We are renown for our Mexican meals such as fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas and quesadillas. Our Mochachos chicken burgers are distinguished for their oversized serving and piquant flavour.
The Franchise Opportunity
Turnkey Operation.
Full training.
Mochachos caters across the board of South Africa’s diverse cultures. Income groups ranging from emerging middle class income group to upper income group. The design and décor of our outlets mirror the rich colours of Mexico. We encompass the state-of-the-art restaurant layout and design.
Site types are food courts, independent retail space as well as standalone drive through.
