Running A Franchise Outlet
You've decided on a Franchise Opportunity - what comes next? Advice on the day-to-day realities of running a Franchise
Business Management
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10 good habits for a franchisee's first six months
In this article from our archives, the late Brian Salmon, founder of The $2 Shop, and Lorraine Butler outline the essential Do’s and Don’ts for new franchisees
How to become a high-achieving franchisee
Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of a franchise opportunity
The picture of success - top performers share real-life lessons from buying a franchise
What does buying a franchise really teach you? Simon Lord asked New Zealand’s best franchisees from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards of 2013 what they had learned about franchising, about business and about life
What do field managers really do?
One of the biggest benefits of buying a franchise is the on-the-spot support you get to build your business. Simon Lord talked to some of New Zealand’s top franchise field managers at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in 2015 to find out how they help franchisees to achieve their goals.
Financial Matters
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Understanding The Numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
Legal Matters
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Franchisees miss out as visa policy review delayed
4 July 2023 – MBIE has delayed an expected review of its treatment of franchisee-owned businesses under its Accredited Employer Work Visa programme
New rules on rent relief – 5 key aspects for franchisees
3 November 2021 – A new Bill has seen commercial lease abatements implied into leases as a way of requiring landlords and tenants to agree fair rent relief during periods affected by Alert level restrictions. Paul Turner of Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers outlines the changes and comments on 5 key aspects and what they could mean for affected franchisees
Resolving Problems
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How can I make my franchisor listen?
If a franchisee has a problem how can they make themselves heard by the franchisor?


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