Your city. Your events. Our full support.
Speed Dates SA is expanding across South Africa. We're looking for passionate individuals, restaurant owners and entrepreneurs to bring premium speed dating events to their area — with full support from day one.
Speed dating is one of the fastest-growing social formats in South Africa. More singles are actively seeking structured, face-to-face events over app-based dating — and we have the brand and the system to capitalise on this opportunity.
Speed Dates SA brings a structured, community-focused brand and full operational support. You launch under an established name with everything you need to run from day one.
Our complete operations manual covers everything from venue setup and host scripts to scoring sheets, match processing, and post-event follow-up. Nothing left to guess.
Receive ready-to-use social media templates, email campaigns, WhatsApp flows, and SEO-optimised landing pages — all localised for your specific area and audience.
Our online booking and payment system handles registrations, PayFast payments, EFT reconciliation and automatic confirmation emails — saving you hours of admin per event.
We help you identify, approach and negotiate with the ideal venue in your area. Restaurants, wine bars and private dining rooms that fit our intimate format perfectly.
You receive exclusive rights to your suburb or city — no other Speed Dates SA franchisee can operate in your territory. First to apply, first to secure.
From enquiry to your first event — it really is this straightforward.
Complete the short franchise enquiry form. Tell us your area, your background, and your vision. No obligation — just a conversation.
We'll discuss your territory, walk you through the model, answer your questions, and agree on next steps. Usually within 48 hours of your enquiry.
You receive the full playbook, marketing assets, and a briefing on our booking system. We help you find your venue and set your first event date.
Open bookings, fill the room, host a beautiful evening, and watch the matches roll in. We're with you every step of the way — before, during and after.
Speed dating events are high-yield, low-overhead gatherings. Here's what a typical evening looks like financially.
At R385 per ticket and 30–40 guests per evening, each Speed Dates SA event generates meaningful income — and monthly events compound into a reliable income stream. Every guest is treated to bite-size finger foods and a welcome drink, covered by the ticket price. Many franchisees run 2–4 events per month across different demographics. This price can be increased in agreement with Speed Dates SA for premium venues and exclusive events.
"The first event paid for the venue and left a profit. By the third event, I had a waiting list."Speed Dates SA Franchisee
Already have a space? Turn quiet weeknights into buzzing, fully booked speed dating evenings with paying guests — no extra overhead.
You love organising social gatherings and working with people. Speed dating is the perfect format — structured, fun, and deeply satisfying to host.
Looking for a low-overhead concept with high community impact? Speed Dates SA gives you a ready-made business model from day one.
We have open territories across all nine provinces. Click on any area to learn more about the specific opportunity and local market — or go straight to our enquiry form to claim your territory.
Submit our short franchise enquiry form — name, contact details, preferred territory and a bit about yourself. Our team responds within 48 hours with a call to discuss next steps. There's no obligation or upfront cost to enquire.
No. We provide comprehensive training on every aspect of running our events — from hosting and facilitation to logistics, scoring, and match processing. Enthusiasm and reliability matter more than a CV in events.
Not necessarily. We help you identify and approach suitable restaurants, wine bars and private venues in your area. However, if you already own or manage a venue, that is a significant advantage and we love hearing from venue owners directly.
We discuss all fees and structures transparently on our onboarding call. Our goal is to make this accessible to the right people — not to be gatekept by a large upfront investment. Please enquire for full details.
Absolutely. Many of our franchisees start with one event per month and grow from there. Events typically run on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening — making this highly compatible with a full-time job or existing business.
We currently have 57 open territories across all nine provinces. Territories are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the areas section above and enquire as soon as possible to avoid missing your preferred location.
Territories are limited and filling fast. Submit your enquiry today and our team will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your area and how to get started.
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