Welcome
At times like these, owning your own business offers many advantages – but you’ll want all the help you can get. Buying a franchise can provide you with a proven business model, training and support, buying power, marketing and much, much more. It’s all about strength in numbers, as you can read in the latest issue of our magazine. Get your free print copy here or download a free digital copy now.
There’s lots more info on this website, too – from how to choose the right business to finding finance, and legal and accounting advice. Facing redundancy? Here are some options plus details of a free webinar. There are also profiles of opportunities and a Directory of franchises and advisors.
Opportunity Profile
Living Up To Expectations
V.I.P. franchisees find security, certainty and support in a business of their own
Latest Franchise News
Video Profile
CrestClean
If you are looking for a simple business opportunity with low risk and a high profit margin then Crest’s cleaning franchise opportunities tick every box. Join our family of over 600 franchises happily servicing more than 4,500 customers Nationwide.
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25 Years of Winners
See the results of the 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
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Must Read Articles
250 questions to ask your franchisor
What do you need to know before you buy a franchise? Here's a comprehensive list of over 250 vital questions to ask the franchisor that will help you make the right decision.
What’s the next big thing in franchising?
One of the questions that anyone who works in franchising is regularly asked is ‘What’s the next big thing, then?’ Here are some thoughts to help readers decide the answer for themselves
Redundancy – time to be your own boss?
April 2020 – Facing redundancy? Simon Lord discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise
Advice for new residents in NZ (in 5 languages)
Protect your own interests as you assess any franchise business opportunity. Translated versions of this article are available in Hindi, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
The beginners' guide to understanding the numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
In Our Latest Issue
Stronger Together - Buying a franchise can provide you with some big advantages over going it alone.
When Support Really Matters - How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown?
Opportunity Knocks - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights.
Facing Redundancy? - Time to be your own boss? What are the pros and cons of buying a franchise?
Featured Listings
Refresh Renovations
Refresh is the global leader in home renovations. It provides franchise owners with financial freedom, as well as the security of a proven process....
Westpac New Zealand
Westpac is New Zealand's most experienced bank in franchising and the only bank offering dedicated franchise only specialist managers throughout the...
Zones Landscaping Specialists
Zones Landscaping is the new outdoor franchise from the people behind the award-winning success of Refresh Renovations. Zones is New Zealand’s only...
Speed Queen Laundry Systems
Enjoy true passive income with a Speed Queen self-serve laundromat. With our turnkey service, you’ll be up and running in your own profitable business...
Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers
Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers aims to provide a modern, friendly, client-focused and efficient approach to your legal business requirements, with a...
