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Candice Thurston
Founder & Managing Director, Candi & Co
Beauty and business entrepreneur building an inclusive salon franchise model centered on women of colour.
This profile is part of the RFTT entrepreneur archive, where lived entrepreneurial journeys are translated into structured insight for institutions, educators, and ecosystem partners.
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Candice Thurston is a South African entrepreneur and business strategist best known as the founder and managing director of Candi & Co, a pioneering hair and beauty salon franchise focused on women of color. Her venture has become a notable example of inclusive beauty entrepreneurship and female-led franchising in South Africa.
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