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July 2009 - There will be no speedy resolution for those affected by the alleged Green Acres fraud

March 2010 - With the case against Green Acres master franchisee Keith Lapham due to come to court shortly, some of his alleged victims are threate...

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...

August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.

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...

When you're buying or setting up a franchise, it's important to get accurate and useful advice. Stewart Germann offers some hints on choosing the r...

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

If you think you have a justified complaint about a franchise, what should you do? Here's our guide to making a complaint under the Franchise Assoc...

The right structure is vital for franchise success, says Simon Lord. One size doesn't fit all!

There's no excuse for cutting corners when buying a franchise

If you have a successful company, you might well like to expand it further. You might have been told by a consultant that you should franchise it. ...

Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself

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?...

From our archives - March 2004. Carlos Spencer takes up a new challenge as a franchisee with Esquires Coffee House.

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

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

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

A good disclosure document is a great help when buying a franchise. What should it tell you?

In the second part of our review of the last decade in New Zealand franchising, we look at the way that systems and perceptions have changed

September 2009 - How do franchises collect marketing funds, who is accountable for them and how should they be spent?

When planning a conference for franchisees, what do you need to know? Here's a helpful list from a professional events manager.

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...