Franchises suffer as Immigration New Zealand changes rule interpretation
Article
A change of attitude by Immigration New Zealand in 2014 made it harder for franchisees to find suitable staff at a time when unemployment is declin...
Immigrants, cheats and franchises - a dangerous mix
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Immigrants preying on immigrants is bad news for franchising
Can you still find funding?
Article
Is inability to raise funding stopping people buying into good opportunities?
The Challenge of Change
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Greg Nathan discusses how to get franchisee buy-in and commitment to change
The drought over - now we’re starving
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May 2009 - More people want franchises - but can they find funding?
Franchisee tops Aotearoa NZ Maori Business Leaders Awards
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A New World franchisee has been named Outstanding Maori Business Leader for 2016
PROVINCIAL EXPANSION
Opportunity Profile
Award-winning Kitchen Studio franchisee opens satellite showroom in the Manawatū
Rent action: thanks for nothing
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4 June 2020 - Proposed action on a deal to force commercial rent negotiations after months of inactivity is being condemned as 'too little, too late'
McDonald's - The Myth & The Magic
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Simon Lord looks at the facts and philosophies behind McDonald's - the best-known franchise in the world
South Island Franchising
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March 2009 - Simon Lord looks at the opportunities and issues facing franchise buyers and franchisors in the South Island
What Should A Disclosure Document Contain?
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A good disclosure document is a great help when buying a franchise. What should it tell you?
US franchise publication
highlights New Zealand
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April 2015 - Two articles from an influential US franchise magazine have put the focus on franchising in New Zealand
Kiwis name NZ’s favourite takeaway
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8 December 2016 – One home-grown franchise has replaced another at the top of a major customer satisfaction survey
Why Buy A New Franchise?
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12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one
Aramex rebrand rolls ahead
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July 2020 - Over 5 kilometres of vinyl was used to rebrand the Fastway franchise fleet to Aramex
Campaign launched as franchises threatened by legislation
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4 July 2013 - 20,000 postcards and an online campaign are being used to put pressure on Government to ensure that proposed law changes don't unfair...
2021 Franchise Awards open for entry
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May 2021 – After a year off, the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards are back for 2021 in a new format which makes entry easier and more attractiv...
The horrors of the Holidays Act
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30 May 2018 - The Government has announced that it will review the Holidays Act 2003. This will be welcome news for franchises who are battling wit...
Rodney Wayne enters Franchise Hall of Fame
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Rodney Wayne, the visionary founder of Rodney Wayne Hair Salons, has been officially inducted into the Franchise Hall of Fame.
The emotional roller coaster of franchise ownership
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What’s it really like being a franchisee? In this edited extract from his new book, US speaker and former franchisee Scott Greenberg describes his ...
Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
Advisor
Hotel accommodation with fully integrated conference centre suitable for small meetings through to international conventions. Full food, beverage a...
Don’t say it’s over -
leaving a franchise doesn't mean you can just carry on
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June 2016 - Harshad Shiba reviews two recent cases involving well-known New Zealand franchises
Kiwi wins Young Entrepreneurs trip
to US franchise conference
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A young Mt Maunganui woman has been recognised as one of the next generation leaders in the franchise industry worldwide
Video helps Kiwis learn how to buy a franchise
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24 January 2017 – A new YouTube video is aimed at New Zealanders uncertain about the process of buying a franchise
Portermark quality recognised
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13 April 2018 – The Portermark franchise has received international certification for its draught beer line cleaning system
12 tips and traps for franchise buyers
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Franchise lawyer Michael Bright explains how to get off to the best possible start in your new business
Change Your Life
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How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?
Are food franchises worth more or less on resale?
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5 October 2022 - A report suggests franchise resales are attracting lower multiples than other businesses. Is that true?
VISION – Looking at the long term when buying a franchise
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Building a great business takes time. Can buying a franchise help you achieve your financial and life goals?
JOB SPOT – franchise veteran looking for work
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11 October 2023 – A well-established franchise executive is available to help franchisors on a contract basis
