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Everyone hopes for success when they start a business, but it doesn’t always happen – even in franchises. In our latest magazine, we identify the ingredients that good franchises have in common, profile some winners from the recent Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, answer questions about money and outline the top habits of successful franchisees. Get your free print copy of the magazine or read a digital copy now.
There’s more helpful information on this website, from how to choose the right business to finding finance, and legal and financial advice. There are profiles of opportunities and a Directory of franchises for sale and advisors.
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SmartGrass
The synthetic grass industry is growing exponentially and the SmartGrass brand is at the forefront. Be your own boss and in total control of your financial future. We’ll support you to grow a solid, profitable business and you’ll never be caught short of work.
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How to Buy A Franchise
Make a safe and sensible decision about buying a business.
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Must Read Articles
Understanding The Numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
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.
Where do you start? How to get into your own business
How do you decide whether a business opportunity is right for you? Here’s a guide to working it out with links to all the resources you need to make the right decision
What Can You Afford?
Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial position
Change Your Life
How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?


In Our Latest Issue
Success: what makes a quality franchise? Buying the right franchise can take the fear out of starting your own business, but how do you choose a good one?
7 Habits of Top Franchisees - Greg Nathan reveals what makes the top performers stand out in any franchise.
Money Matters - Philip Morrison looks at ten common questions about money that come up when buying a franchise.
Honours Even - Friendly rivals took out the big titles at the first Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards since 2019. We feature all the winners.
Featured Listings
The Seasons Art Class
Referred to as ‘the perfect part-time business', The Seasons Art Class arrived in NZ in 2019. High return franchise opportunity from part-time, flexible...

Westpac New Zealand
Westpac is New Zealand's most experienced bank in franchising and the only bank offering dedicated franchise specialist managers throughout the country....

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...

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...

SmartGrass
The synthetic grass industry is growing exponentially and the SmartGrass brand is at the forefront. Be your own boss and in total control of your...
