From our archives - March 2006. Garry Donoghue oversaw the transformation of a company that started out as a simple buying group into the biggest r...

Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market

Want to know what a franchise is really like? Ask the people who are already there

Franchising lends itself well to the international business environment - but how should you go about it? Stephen Giles and Win Robinson present a ...

Thinking of buying a business? Leith Oliver helps you to calculate what it might be worth to you, and offers some thoughts on franchise fees and go...

Want to choose where you work, when you work and who you work with? Buying a franchise allows you to make a new start in your own business

At least half of your waking hours are spent working for someone else. If that is what you want, and you find your work fulfilling, that’s great. B...

9 February 2023 - The Inland Revenue is offering additional support to those affected by recent severe weather events. The following information ha...

How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising pl...

March 2019 - If franchisors want to help franchisees build better businesses, they need to invest in themselves

May 2023 – A couple of news stories recently involving big franchised brands in New Zealand have highlighted the potential brand damage from carele...

January 2014 - If you're considering a new start in the new year, buying a franchise can change your life. Be prepared, though - according to some ...

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

Mina Phillips and Simon Lord look at how two New Zealand franchises are expanding overseas.

May 2013 - While internet retailing is threatening some franchises, others are using online technology to improve service standards

March 2015 - A young Mt Maunganui woman has been recognised as one of the next generation leaders in the global franchise industry

Daniel Cloete of Westpac answers some common questions regarding funding a franchise and the issues influencing a franchised business

25 November 2020 – As email attacks and fraud grow, new data privacy laws require businesses to be aware of their governance and compliance respons...

September 2009 - In the last 10 years McDonald's has changed from fast food fatty to green salad goody. Why was it necessary - and how were franchi...

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...

There are over 2,000 home services franchisees in New Zealand. What is the appeal of this franchise sector, and what should you look for? Simon Lor...

Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...

Simon Lord talks to Bill Milnes of Laurent Law and Andy Chang of Westpac about immigration trends and their impact on franchising

Australia shifts their focus on franchisee ROI from best practice to legal expectation. Dr Callum Floyd explores the impact for New Zealand franchises

The Sparkies were sparkling and Jesters came out laughing at the 2005 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

A special series looking at how franchisors are helping their franchisees during lockdown. In this first case study, we talk to V.I.P. Home Services

What are the benefits and drawbacks of working together with your spouse? Simon Lord talks to three couples who are partners in life and work