14 October 2021 – New research from AUT confirms international trends that many people across a range of different roles are considering changing t...

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Westpac’s Daniel Cloete says that, whatever the economy does, the basics of good business remain unchanged

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This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.

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Jason Gehrke has seen some franchisees achieve spectacular success, while others have lost it all. What makes the difference?

30 March 2008 - Franchise regulation is on the agenda after several high-profile problems. Simon Lord talks to the Commerce Minister and outlines f...

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

John Paynter reports the results of the FANZ Survey of Franchising 2001, sponsored by The National Bank

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Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts

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With lessons for buyers and sellers alike, the 2024 New Zealand Prospective Franchisee Research survey is the second in a series conducted by Franc...

Archive article from September 2005 - Simon Lord outlines calls for franchise legislation and David Munn looks at the possible pros and cons. See e...