Start a gas franchise in South Africa, the EZI way
EZI-GAS is a network of local LPG cylinder delivery operators serving residential estates and high-density suburbs across South Africa, united by one brand, one customer experience and one technology stack. You run the gas franchise in your area; we run the platform that makes it look professional from day one.
What's included
- Exclusive EZI-GAS rights in your defined territory
- Branded customer ordering website on your own subdomain
- Online payments and receipts (Paystack card, EFT with proof, cash or card swipe on delivery)
- WhatsApp ordering plus the multilingual EZI AI assistant answering customers 24/7
- EZI-PUDO locker stocking, lock codes, auto-assignment and secure order tracking links
- Driver workbench with GPS capture and delivery proof photos
- Admin dashboards: orders, stock control, users and roles, reports and CSV export
- Referral programme with invite links and rewards on delivery
- Pricing model, supplier introductions and launch playbook
- Ongoing platform updates and shared learnings across the network
What you bring
- Reliable vehicle for cylinder delivery
- Secure storage for LPG stock
- An operator on the ground — you or a hired manager
- Compliance with local LPG handling regulations
Franchise fees, royalties and supplier terms are confirmed during the application process so they fit your local market.
The platform you switch on from day one
You never buy software or hire developers. Every EZI-GAS franchise launches on the same tested stack, and every improvement we ship reaches your territory automatically.
Customer ordering & payments
Branded store with 9 kg, 19 kg and 48 kg pricing, multi-item cart, cylinder swap options, WhatsApp OTP verification, and Paystack card, EFT, cash or card-on-delivery payments.
WhatsApp EZI assistant
Order updates, locker codes and reminders on approved templates, plus a 24/7 AI agent answering in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa and Sesotho with escalation to your controller.
Operations back office
Orders dashboard, driver workbench with GPS and proof photos, EZI-PUDO locker management, stock control, roles, referral programme and revenue reports with CSV export.
Secure on-site cylinder stores
EZI-GAS supplies and installs the EZI-PUDO cage infrastructure at estates, retail sites and complexes in your territory — a secure, compliant on-site gas store with PIN-controlled collection so your customers can pick up a cylinder any time.
Who an EZI-GAS franchise is for
The EZI-GAS franchise model suits operators who want to run a serious local LPG business in South Africa without building the brand and technology from scratch.
Existing LPG reseller
You already sell gas but want a recognised brand, a proper ordering site and tech that handles payments and admin so you can grow without hiring an office team.
Entrepreneur in an estate or suburb
You live in or near a residential estate or high-density suburb in South Africa and want to run a local LPG cylinder delivery business with a proven playbook, not start from scratch.
Fleet or logistics operator diversifying
You already have vehicles, drivers and storage. An EZI-GAS franchise plugs gas delivery into your existing operation with same-day, recurring demand.
Already serving an area? See where EZI-GAS franchises are live today.
EZI-GAS franchise vs. independent gas business
Both routes can work. Here's what the EZI-GAS franchise adds on top of running an independent LPG cylinder delivery business in South Africa.
Territories we're opening across South Africa
EZI-GAS is actively reviewing franchisee applications in residential estates and high-density suburbs across Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Centurion, Midrand), the Western Cape (Cape Town and surrounds, Stellenbosch), KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Umhlanga) and the Eastern Cape (Gqeberha). Our first live franchise is ATS Eagle Canyon in Johannesburg, and new territories are confirmed on a first-come basis.
Don't see your area? Apply with your suburb or estate — if it fits the model, we'll open the territory.
Getting started
- 1. Apply. Tell us about your area, vehicle and storage.
- 2. Discovery call. We confirm the territory is open and walk you through the numbers.
- 3. Agreement & onboarding. Sign the franchise agreement, get branded and trained.
- 4. Go live. Your local EZI-GAS site goes live on our platform — usually within weeks.
Franchise FAQ
What does an EZI-GAS gas franchise in South Africa include?
Exclusive EZI-GAS rights in your defined territory, a branded customer ordering website on your own subdomain, online payments, WhatsApp ordering, cylinder and PUDO locker tracking, driver and admin tooling, a pricing model, supplier introductions and a launch playbook.
What do I need to start an EZI-GAS LPG franchise?
A reliable vehicle for cylinder delivery, secure storage for LPG stock, an operator on the ground (you or a hired manager) and compliance with local LPG handling regulations. Fees, royalties and supplier terms are confirmed during the application so they fit your local market.
How much does an EZI-GAS gas franchise cost in South Africa?
Franchise fees, royalties and supplier terms are confirmed during the application so they fit your local market. Your overall setup cost depends on territory size, vehicle and storage you already have, and the initial cylinder stock you choose to carry. We walk through realistic numbers on the discovery call before any commitment.
Do I need an existing LPG licence to start an EZI-GAS franchise?
You need to comply with South African LPG handling and storage regulations for your site and vehicle. If you don't already hold the relevant approvals, we point you to the right process during onboarding — it's a standard part of launching any LPG cylinder delivery business in South Africa.
Can I run an EZI-GAS franchise part-time alongside another business?
Many EZI-GAS operators start while still running another business — the technology handles ordering, payments and admin so you can manage deliveries around your schedule or hand them to a driver. As your territory grows you can scale to full-time and add staff.
How is EZI-GAS different from buying gas from a wholesaler?
Buying wholesale gives you stock. An EZI-GAS franchise gives you a recognised brand, a customer ordering site on your own subdomain, online payments, WhatsApp workflows, cylinder and PUDO tracking, driver tooling, a pricing model and a community of other franchisees to learn from — everything around the cylinder, not just the cylinder itself.
Which territories are open?
We are actively onboarding franchisees in residential estates and high-density suburbs across South Africa. Our first live franchise is ATS Eagle Canyon in Johannesburg. Tell us where you operate and we'll confirm if the territory is open.
How long does it take to launch?
Most franchisees go live within a few weeks of signing the franchise agreement — we provide branding, training, the live ordering site and onboarding support so you can start taking orders quickly.
Is this the same as starting an independent gas delivery business?
No. You inherit the EZI-GAS brand, technology stack, customer experience and operating playbook from day one, so you skip the years of building those yourself and focus on running the local operation.