About IDCOur focus
The Franchising SBU is headed by Christine Schreuder and finances in the traditional and non-traditional franchised areas including:
- Fast food/Restaurants
- Communication and IT
- Health/Beauty
- Specialty stores
- Travel
- Retail
- Petroleum
- Hardware/Equipment Rental
Who should apply for finance
Wholesale Finance Scheme
In this instance the application is made by the franchisor on behalf of franchisees. The franchise should be well established and in a strong financial position.
Individual franchises
Franchises applying directly to the IDC for finance should have been selected as a franchisee by an established franchise brand and should have been allocated a site.
SADC and rest of Africa
Franchises that want to expand into SADC and the rest of the Africa (RoA) should meet the criteria as set out for a franchisor applying for the wholesale finance scheme. In addition, the business must comply with IDC requirements for SADC or RoA funding criteria.
How to apply for finance
All applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive business plan.
Click here for Franchise specific business plan guidelines.
Click here for Franchise specific financial statement templates.
The business plan guidelines will require that each applicant provides specific information relevant to their request. As part of a potential franchisees investigation into the suitability of a franchise there are certain questions that should be asked of the franchisor. Click here for a list of these questions.
Who to contact
For more information on the Franchise SBU, please click here to contact us,or call us on 086 069 3888 or + 27 11 269 3677. Alternatively, email our call centre at callcentre@idc.co.za
