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How do franchisors work out what is a viable territory for a franchisee? Do franchise buyers need a territory at all? Callum Floyd explains

Every franchise charges fees one way or another. Why do you have to pay them and what do you get for your money? 

How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice? Simon Lord has been ...

Ready for a change? Is it time to get into a business of your own? Is a franchise a good option? What do you need to do first?

New Zealand has more franchises per capita than any other country. How do you tell the difference between the good and the great? What do quality f...

Franchisors are looking for creative solutions to help solve an old dilemma - what do you do when your potential franchisee has all the right quali...

Do recent IRD statistics on 'self-employment' income levels tell the whole story?

Every business gets asked to support charitable causes. How do franchises choose what to support?

Why do you need a lawyer to check a franchise agreement before you sign?

Are the new SME incentives helpful to franchisees and franchisors? One franchisor says not - what do you think?

December 2011 - How do you get the right deal on a property lease? Simon Lord asks the experts

September 2009 - How do franchises collect marketing funds, who is accountable for them and how should they be spent?

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 Zeala...

New start-ups often talk of franchising their business but what can they do to prepare for it?

What do new franchisees need to know about tax matters? Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants offers a guide

When planning a conference for franchisees, what do you need to know? Here's a helpful list from a professional events manager.

March 2016 - Simon Lord finds new safety legislation can be a bonus for franchisors and franchisees – if you do it right

How do you turn a poorly-performing franchise into a good one? Greg Snell shares some experiences from 30 years of trouble-shooting

Do you need special qualifications to sell a franchise? Yes and no - Stewart Germann clarifies the laws about selling franchise opportunities

How do the backgrounds, lifestyle, work habits and personal characteristics of franchisees impact on their success? A new survey offers insights an...

From the Archives: June 2020 - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights

When the time comes to sell your franchise, how do you get the right price for it? Grant Garraway helps you draw up a plan

April 2012 - Should McDonald's bring back Georgie Pie? Their new MD says they're damned if they do, damned if they don't. What are their options?

It's important to buy a business for the right reasons, but how do you know the difference between a good reason and a bad reason?

24 March 2021 – Broker says housing policy could make buying a business a more attractive option for investors - but how many will do it?

Could your business be the next McDonald’s or Fastway Couriers? Win Robinson describes what you need to do to turn your opportunity into action

With hundreds of franchise opportunities to choose from, how do you choose one that's going to perform for you? Here's our road map to starting up ...

Why do some franchise networks build on their success while others go downhill? Win Robinson shares some secrets and asks the provocative question ...