| info@franchise.co.nz | |
| Phone | 09 424 8236 |
| 0800 FRANCHISE (0800 372 624) | |
| Intl | +649 424 8236 |
| Postal | PO Box 58, Matakana,0948 New Zealand |
About Us
Franchise New Zealand is proud to have been twice named Service Provider of the Year in the 2021 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, and in the 2022 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Founded in 1992, Franchise New Zealand provides promotional and educational services to the $37 billion franchise sector via a range of media including a print and digital magazine, website, email newsletter and social media platforms.
Information is provided to readers free of charge to help them make well-informed decisions and get good advice when it comes to buying a franchise or franchising their own business.
Meet the team and get to learn a little about us.
Franchise New Zealand is endorsed by the Franchise Association of New Zealand and sponsored by Westpac and Franchise Accountants.
Advertising
Franchise New Zealand's services are provided to readers free of charge thanks to our advertisers and sponsors. Our combined media reach over 25,000 people every month, all of whom are interested in some aspect of franchising. For more information on advertising, click here.
Linking your Site
Franchise New Zealand's website at www.franchise.co.nz is the home of New Zealand franchising on the web. It is THE hub site for anyone looking for information on franchising in this country.
To link your site to ours so that your own visitors can easily access the information and advice which we provide, all you have to do is place the Franchise New Zealand logo button on your site with a link to franchise.co.nz
As soon as you have done this, please email us and tell us the address where the logo appears. We will then check that the link is operating properly. It's as easy as that.
Contact Us
We welcome enquiries about all aspects of franchising and about advertising with Franchise New Zealand magazine and website. Regrettably, we are not able to answer queries about individual situations but we will try to refer you to someone who may be able to help.
A list of franchise-experienced advisors can be found in our Directory section.
“In a time of stress and uncertainty I turned to your website for support and guidance. I am very pleased with the information and advice provided throughout the website. I found it very helpful and it gave me a clear understanding about purchasing a franchise. I felt that your company deserved a big thank you as it was definitely very supporting and gave me a lot of confidence in going about purchasing a franchise.”
Katalina T, potential franchisee
Sally Knight - General Manager
Sally first joined Franchise New Zealand in 1997 and has played an integral role in the development of the magazine, website and social media services ever since. She has a Bachelor of Business Studies degree and is one of the few people in New Zealand to hold a formal qualification in franchising - a Certificate of Franchising from Unitec. She has worked with many franchisors at various stages of maturity over the years, and is always quick to assist people to find the help they need.
Sally went to work in Europe in 2014 and, after gaining new insights working with another publisher, joined us again in 2016 with a particular focus on social media and business development. She brings a wealth of experience to the role of General Manager.
Heather Barker Vermeer – Editor
Heather Barker Vermeer is a highly-experienced magazine editor and writer, having worked with organisations from large corporates to small businesses across a variety of business sectors. Heather has a passion for human interest storytelling and enjoys helping individuals and organisations share their voices.
Over two decades working in and alongside the media, Heather has developed a wide understanding of many industries, from hospitality to education, finance to technology, sales to health. ‘I’m a firm believer in the power of words to shape and share who we are,' says Heather. 'I look forward to extending my knowledge about the franchise world and its people, helping more Kiwis connect through the wealth of opportunities that franchising brings.’
Caitlin Chatterley – Business Development
Caitlin brings a wealth of experience in recruitment and a passion for delivering significant value to businesses throughout New Zealand. She says, ‘I’m thrilled to be facilitating connections within the franchise community, leveraging opportunities for mutual growth and future successes in the industry.’
Anna-Marie Staples– Business Development
With a Bachelor of Business degree and a background in marketing, sales, e-commerce strategy and operational management, Anna-Marie has run her own successful businesses, bringing rich experience in small business management. She says, ‘Franchising is an exciting sector that unlocks many opportunities for people. I love connecting with people, hearing their success stories and I look forward to being able to contribute to these successes.’
Stu Sutherland - Senior Designer
Senior Designer Stu Sutherland of Smokeylemon joined us in December. New Plymouth-born, Stu studied graphic design at Massey University in Wellington then worked in the advertising industry in Auckland for over five years before returning to Taranaki with his young family. He has experience in everything from magazines and mobile media to websites, making him a valuable contributor to Franchise New Zealand’s multi-media platforms.
'It’s great to be involved in such a dynamic sector as franchising and to work with such a well-regarded name,' says Stu. 'I’m excited to help take Franchise New Zealand into a new era.'
Simon Lord - Founding Editor (1992 - 2024)
Lorraine Lord - Founding Publisher (1992 - 2024)
“To date, every dealing I have had with Franchise New Zealand has been superb – you and your team live and breathe the franchise industry. We believe the magazine, website and newsletter are informative, easy-to-read and professional. We have found the magazine a key source of quality franchise enquiries. The web site equally enables potential franchisees to qualify their targets and provide a sense of surety they are dealing with a reputable franchisor.”
Paul Brown, Paramount Services – Supreme Franchise System of the Year 2008, 2016, 2018
“A real success story, Franchise New Zealand is a major asset to the franchise community that has made a significant contribution to the sector, and to the lives of many ordinary Kiwis around the country in the last 30 years”
Daniel Cloete, Westpac
“The New Zealand franchise industry owes your organisation a great big ‘Thank You’ for the marketing professionalism that you have bestowed upon it via Franchise New Zealand.”
Rene Mangnus, Crest Commercial Cleaning
