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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...

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

How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?

Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.

19 September 2025 – The 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …

When franchises advertise ‘opportunities nationwide’, they mean it. Simon Lord finds good reasons why business buyers should look outside the cities

14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

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...

25 September 2023 – The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …

The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards recognise the best among our nation's franchising folk. This year’s finalists have been named…

We investigate one of the biggest advantages franchising has to offer and talk to the experts about how it benefits franchisees

14 November 2015 – The Hall family of Columbus Coffee are New Zealand’s top franchisees, and Paramount Services is Supreme Franchise System of the ...

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...

When you lose your job, is buying a business a good option? Simon Lord talks to four people who decided to invest in themselves.

11 November 2017 – There were double celebrations for Just Cabins after the extra room specialists took out both Supreme titles at the Westpac New ...

A number of the country's longest tenure franchisees received special recognition at the 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards 

June 2013 - Two proposed changes with consequences for franchising are currently winging their way through the legislative channels

We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world

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...

11 October 2019 – Who will win the 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards?

Buying a franchise enables you to start a new life almost anywhere – and regional businesses can be more profitable with less stress, too

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?...