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A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed

From the Archives: September 2001 - The Franchising Code of Practice was launched in July 1997. Simon Lord examines the impact it has had, and asks...

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...

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

Fraud is very much in the news in franchising right now. Steve Davis looks at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchiso...

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

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

16 September 2021 - Valuable insights and tips from Greg Nathan, Founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, based upon his recent presentati...

What makes a franchise such a good choice as a long-term investment?

Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise

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

22 June 2017 - Hell and the Tourette's Association have joined forces to help raise funds, awareness and political action

February 2020 - 6 key benefits of establishing an advisory board, plus details of a half-day seminar for franchisors

28 October 2021 – Changes in the way rent relief measures will be applied should provide additional clarity and options for tenants and landlords a...

Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...

January 2024 – Return of 90-day trial periods a welcome development for small business

Franchising isn’t all about owner/operators and small business. In this 2015 article, Simon Lord talked to some of the franchisees taking the oppor...

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

25 August 2016 - Domino's to start trialling drone deliveries in New Zealand from next month

In the third of our lockdown series looking at what franchisors are doing to help their franchisees, we talk to pre-school educators Just Kidz

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

March 2009 - Simon Lord looks at the opportunities and issues facing franchise buyers and franchisors in the South Island

Media trainer Pete Burdon offers some tips for franchisors and franchisees who might find themselves in the spotlight when something goes wrong or ...

June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Simon Lord looks at what li...

9 April 2024 – Super Liquor Holdings has announced the appointment of Morgan McCann as new Chief Executive Officer

At the very heart of any franchise relationship is a lengthy legal document - the franchise agreement. But what should you expect to find in one, a...

June 2008 - Lorraine Lord investigates a system that helps franchisors and franchisees not just measure their results but actually understand how t...

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

June 2016 - Harshad Shiba reviews two recent cases involving well-known New Zealand franchises

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