Africa Franchise Forum Magazine

https://www.afranchiseforum-mag.com
Africa Franchise Forum Magazine is a trade publication and events platform dedicated to the development and professionalization of franchising across Africa. Launched in 2025, the organization produces monthly editorial issues, sector reports and expert analysis tailored to franchise founders, prospective franchisors and franchisees, investors, advisers and policymakers. Its editorial scope covers market trends, legal and regulatory analysis, case studies of local and international franchise concepts, operational best practices and profiles of entrepreneurs and service providers. In addition to written content, the organization operates industry tools such as a directory/annuaire and organises or partners on conferences, expos and forums aimed at catalysing partnerships, capacity building and cross‑border expansion (including planned regional forums referenced for Abidjan). The magazine positions itself as both an information resource and a promoter of a structured, sustainable franchise ecosystem in Africa — offering practical guidance (training and expert columns), event programming, and subscription options for digital and print readers. Its contributors include franchise consultants, legal experts and sector specialists, and the publication collaborates with local federations and industry stakeholders to highlight market opportunities and challenges. Services described by the organization include premium content, newsletters, event alerts and access to podcasts and networking events. With a Francophone editorial orientation and operational ties to Ivory Coast (phone contact and event activity), the outlet targets entrepreneurs, franchise networks, financial partners and public institutions engaged in franchise development across West and broader Africa.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2025
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Economy and business
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Crowdsourcing
Collaborative journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook
LinkedIn

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
naki bernard ZOBO
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
10
Volunteers:
3

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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