# [TOP STORY] Competition Commission looks into franchising in SA and beyond

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Podcast: [MoneywebNOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneywebnow-1014615)
Published: 2026-07-15T06:48:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1696448
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'They're not there to incriminate everyone or try to restructure the market. They want to understand the market. They want to see how it operates' – Mark Thomas. Pinsent Masons.

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