Welcome
A good franchise is a powerful business model, but buying one is like buying a motorbike – you need to be taught to find your balance, then coached in how to get the best out of it. Once you’re confident, it’s up to you how far and how fast you go. The cover story of our latest magazine explains how buying a franchise can help you achieve your goals in 2021 – get your free print copy or download a free digital copy now.
There’s lots of helpful information on this website, too – from how to choose the right business to finding finance, and legal and accounting advice. There are also profiles of opportunities and a Directory of franchises for sale and advisors.
Opportunity Profile
Locals Backing Locals
MTF Finance wants community-minded franchisees to help local people and businesses
Latest Franchise News
Video Profile
A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections
Proven international franchise operating in 19 countries around the world. The house inspection industry is rapidly growing with pre-purchase inspections, P testing, maintenance inspections and safe and sanitary reports. We are now looking for further inspectors 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
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.
Redundancy – time to be your own boss?
April 2020 – Facing redundancy? Simon Lord discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise
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.
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
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
In Our Latest Issue
Racing Ahead - How buying a franchise can put you in control of achieving your personal and financial ambitions.
The Emotional Roller Coaster - What's it really like being a franchisee? Scott Greenberg describes his journey.
Questions To Ask About A Franchise - What do you need to know before you buy a franchise? Here's a comprehensive list of questions to ask.
Will It Make Money? - How to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment.
Featured Listings
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...
The Seasons Art Class
The Seasons Art Class is the UK’s premier adult art class provider. Now seeking new franchisees nationwide for our exciting expansion into New Zealand....
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...
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...
