CrestClean
Opportunity
Looking for a simple business with low risk and high profit margins - where you can enjoy a great lifestyle? A CrestClean franchise ticks all the b...
INSPIRATIONAL WINNERS - Franchise Awards 2025 Results
Article
The stars of New Zealand’s franchise community came out to shine in the 30th annual Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. We feature the winning re...
Crest PropertyCare
Opportunity
Enjoy growing a profitable business while enjoying a flexible workday by becoming a franchisee with Crest PropertyCare. By working side-by-side wit...
Clean break - Franchisee retires after 24 years
Article
After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...
A FRESH START AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Opportunity Profile
CrestClean’s Move to the Regions programme helps franchisees relocate to create a more affordable, balanced way of life
2024 NZ Franchise Awards Results
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Article
Winning franchises are a driving force for building a bright future. The results of the 2024 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards brought two new S...
NZ Franchise Awards 2023 Results
BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
Article
11 November 2023 – This year’s Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards were among the most hotly-contested ever, and it was fitting that there were tw...
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
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6 March 2022 – Friendly rivals from the same industry won the two biggest titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards tonight. Here’s our f...
Caught in the Act - Health & Safety
Article
March 2016 - Simon Lord finds new safety legislation can be a bonus for franchisors and franchisees – if you do it right
Change Your Life
Article
How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?
franchising's
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
in New Zealand
Article
Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.
2025 FRANCHISE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Article
19 September 2025 – The 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …
Why move to the regions to buy a business?
Article
When franchises advertise ‘opportunities nationwide’, they mean it. Simon Lord finds good reasons why business buyers should look outside the cities
Finalists announced for Franchise Awards
Article
14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Finalists announced for 2022 Franchise Awards
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30 September 2022 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are fighting for honours in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Here's the lis...
2023 Franchise Awards finalists named
Article
25 September 2023 – The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …
And the 2024 awards finalists are...
Article
The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards recognise the best among our nation's franchising folk. This year’s finalists have been named…
CrestClean Move to the Regions
Opportunity
The CrestClean 'Move to the Regions' programme helps families and couples relocate to regional New Zealand. Enjoy lower living costs, affordable ho...
Buying Power
Article
We investigate one of the biggest advantages franchising has to offer and talk to the experts about how it benefits franchisees
Franchise awards 2015 - Keeping it in the family
Article
14 November 2015 – The Hall family of Columbus Coffee are New Zealand’s top franchisees, and Paramount Services is Supreme Franchise System of the ...
NZ Franchise Awards 2019 Results: RIGHT FIRST TIME
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9 November 2019 – Getting it right first time is what franchising is all about - and Pukeko Rental Managers did exactly that with a stunning new e...
Fresh Start
Article
When you lose your job, is buying a business a good option? Simon Lord talks to four people who decided to invest in themselves.
Franchise Awards 2017 RESULTS - CABIN FEVER
Article
11 November 2017 – There were double celebrations for Just Cabins after the extra room specialists took out both Supreme titles at the Westpac New ...
LONG-TENURE FRANCHISEE RECOGNITION
Article
A number of the country's longest tenure franchisees received special recognition at the 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
MORE NZ LEGISLATION could affect franchisors, franchisees
Article
June 2013 - Two proposed changes with consequences for franchising are currently winging their way through the legislative channels
Developing Excellence - the history of the New Zealand Franchise Awards
Article
We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world
SUCCESS – what makes a quality franchise?
Article
Buying the right franchise can take the fear out of starting your own business – but how do you choose a good one? Simon Lord suggests what to look...
2019 Franchise Awards – finalists announced
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11 October 2019 – Who will win the 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards?
Moving to the regions
Article
Buying a franchise enables you to start a new life almost anywhere – and regional businesses can be more profitable with less stress, too
A Beginners Guide to Franchising
Article
If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, you might have wondered about buying a franchise. But just what is franchising and how does it work?...
