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What does the franchisor do for franchisees?
What have the Romans done for us? That's one of the classic lines from Monty Python's "Life of Brian" - but it will sound familiar to any franchisor, too. Simon Lord has been imagining how things might sound 2000 years on.
How long do franchisees keep their businesses?
In May 2012 we were asked by a reader what the average length of time is that franchisees stay with a franchise system in New Zealand. It's longer than many people might think, so we decided to explore some of the reasons why people stay or why they go.
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Business survival rates - when numbers fail us
March 2016 - What can statistics about small business failure rates usefully tell us about franchising? Not a lot, suggests Simon Lord
What to know about buying a food franchise
Donna Ferrall reveals what new franchisees need to know about buying a food business to ensure you bite off only what you can chew
What does the franchisor do for franchisees?
What have the Romans done for us? That's one of the classic lines from Monty Python's "Life of Brian" - but it will sound familiar to any franchisor, too. Simon Lord has been imagining how things might sound 2000 years on.
How long do franchisees keep their businesses?
In May 2012 we were asked by a reader what the average length of time is that franchisees stay with a franchise system in New Zealand. It's longer than many people might think, so we decided to explore some of the reasons why people stay or why they go.
How couple with no experience built a world-class business
February 2019 - From learner to leader: we look at how franchising can help someone with no experience in an industry develop a world-class business
Just Rewards
New Zealand’s top franchisees of 2017 are a semi-retired couple who believe in working smarter, not harder. They also prove that some of the best opportunities in business lie outside the big cities
give your franchise A HEAD START
How can you best prepare for running your own business? Lorraine Lord takes some advice
Preparing new franchisees effectively
What are the issues impacting effective new franchisee preparation? Corven research has just released results of a recent study.
Revealed - the inspiring story behind
the success of NZ's top franchisee
December 2005 - The extraordinary story of Shiraz Hajee, New Zealand's Franchisee of the Year for 2005.
Franchise advice for migrants to NZ
December 2009 - What can new migrants expect when they buy a franchise – and what should they look out for? Philip Morrison offers some advice
Buying Australian
March 2006 - Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for?
Discovery Days help potential franchisees learn about opportunities
October 2009 - Discovery Days, when groups of potential franchisees visit franchisors, are common practice overseas - but haven't taken off in New Zealand yet.
Master Licences - What Do They Offer?
Looking for a bigger challenge? Wanting to diversify your company's interests? Searching for growth? A master licence from overseas might offer exactly what you need.
Lost In Translation
Franchises don't always transfer successfully from one country to another. Simon Lord looks at the lessons to be learned from past experience and Win Robinson defines four key steps to successful exporting
As Seen on TV
February 2009 - Reality television gives a false impression of franchising to intending franchisees and franchisors
Buying Group or Franchise?
Is a franchise just a buying group with more fees?
Landlords & Leasing
Sharing The Buzz
How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice?
Measurement & Management
The Gold in the Mine
Manage your knowledge and be more competitive.
What Does A Franchisor Want To Know About Me?
In every issue of Franchise New Zealand magazine we feature and 'Ask The Experts' column. In this extract, Jeff Elgin explains what a franchisor is looking for from a new franchisee.
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