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

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

March 2011 - John Barley discusses ways that franchisors and franchisees can prepare for the worst and protect their livelihoods in the event of di...

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

How do you decide whether a business opportunity is right for you? Here’s a guide to working it out with links to all the resources you need to mak...

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...

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment

Knowing what is and isn't your territory helps new franchisees avoid problems, say Stewart Germann and Clive Neifeld

June 2010 - Craig Weston and Estelle Logan look at some of the issues surrounding changes in the GST regime

Stewart Germann draws some lessons from experience for those importing and exporting franchise brands

Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial...

Dr Callum Floyd describes how to franchise a business and build business value

Meredith Taylor and Nathan Bonney outline what to expect from the moment you first contact a franchise and say, ‘I’m interested in your opportunity’

Maurice Walker, Peter Woods and Janine McCartney discuss the ways franchisors and franchisees should communicate before any franchise is sold in or...

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying

Franchise Advisory Councils are an effective way of harnessing franchisees' ideas and driving systems forward, says Win Robinson

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

12 November 2022 – Two home-grown beauty brands starred at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Both were Supreme Award winners for the first ...

Greg Nathan details the essential factors a franchise system must have in order to succeed

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

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

November 1996 - Winners at the 1996 FANZ Franchise Awards all had something in common - they’re never satisfied. We look at New Zealand’s top franc...

Food franchises have always been popular – after all, everyone needs to eat. But hospitality is going through massive changes, so what do new buyer...

When you buy a franchise, you will have to sign a legal contract called a Franchise Agreement. Does it contain any nasty surprises? Vanessa Cathie ...

October 2010 - How do you evaluate a franchise from a financial point of view? Lorraine Lord follows one man’s journey as he does his sums on a rea...

Jeff Giddings, Lorelle Frazer & Scott Weaven look at what drives franchisees and franchisors to damage their own systems during disputes

June 2009 - The symposium on Franchise Law Reform held at the University of Auckland brought together some of the top legal minds in franchising to...

This year's Franchise Awards were the most competitive yet. Our full report details all the winners and explains what made them stand out from the ...

November 1997 - Winners of the 1997 Franchisee and Franchise System of the Year titles share a passion for making their businesses even better