Attracting migrant capital
Article
26 November 2022 – Details have now been published of the new Active Investor Plus scheme. What might it offer to franchisors, franchisees and migr...
Franchise Awards 2012/2013 - Star of Bethlehem shines at franchise awards
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November 2012 - New Zealand's top franchisee comes from Bay of Plenty as The Coffee Club takes both major titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchi...
HOW THE GOLDEN ARCHES CONQUERED THE WORLD
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Featuring photographs and research acquired through field work in over 50 countries, Gary He's new book shows how franchises like McDonald's must a...
Coronavirus information for NZ businesses
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26 February 2020 - Business.govt.nz has brought together information from 15 government departments so businesses can access all they need to know ...
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'
when importing a franchise MAKES SENSE
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Many franchises are developed locally – but are NZ companies missing out on investing in overseas brands?
Profits without honours
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When will the nation recognise the pioneers of one of our largest business sectors?
Who employs a franchisee's staff?
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January 2015 - How far are franchisors responsible for the employment issues of franchisees? It's a hot topic overseas with major implications for ...
Restraints position not all tied-up
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Two recent cases before the High Court upheld the restraints of trade in franchise agreements. Can franchisors relax? Not necessarily, says barrist...
Australian Franchise Awards
– 2015 Results
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14 October 2015 – New Zealand’s own Fastway Couriers was named International Franchisor of the Year at the Australian Franchise Awards last night
Private equity and franchising can make bad bed-fellows
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August 2017 - The problems surrounding Veritas Investment's franchised brands will make investors wary of franchises - but is it franchising or the...
Economy 'falling into place'
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21 August 2018 – The economy may be slower, but it is moving on to a surer long-run footing, says Westpac
Helping Franchisees #8 - Beating the Recession Blues
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April 2020 - Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants draws on past experience to offer some practical pointers on navigating through the current u...
Five habits of highly successful franchisors
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US law firm Faegre & Benson has suggested what it is that marks out great franchisors
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
Coffee franchise named best for service
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January 2019 – The Coffee Club has scooped gold in the Reader’s Digest quality service awards
International recognition for NZ franchise lawyer
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25 October 2019 – New Zealand gains first Certified Franchise Executive under international programme
Small business support inadequate, says FANZ
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17 April 2020 - FANZ demands consultation, more action to support small business
what does this franchise
REALLY COST?
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Lorraine Lord and Philip Morrison look behind the figures to evaluate the true cost of buying a franchise and suggest ways to set up your new busin...
Rapid response helps as Christchurch franchises start recovery
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When the earthquake struck Canterbury, how did franchisees and franchisors fare? Crispin Caldicott finds out
Exporting Kiwi Know-How
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Mina Phillips and Simon Lord look at how two New Zealand franchises are expanding overseas.
Thinking Ahead
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Lance Hargreaves of specialist franchise lawyers Goodwin Turner suggests some legal aspects to consider when buying a franchise as a long-term inve...
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?
franchising's
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
in New Zealand
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Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.
Tips for working from home
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13 March 2020 – As health concerns mean more people choose or are required to work from home, Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute ...
Survey of Franchising happening now – can you help?
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20 October 2021 – The first Survey of Franchising since 2017 is happening right now, with franchisors across the country being asked to help create...
Number of businesses owned by women skyrockets
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October 2016 - More women than ever are owning and operating businesses in New Zealand, with strong performance results across the country
franchise consultant ‘left string of unhappy clients’
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March 2012 - A New Zealand Herald report says franchise consultant Campbell Spencer ‘has left a string of unhappy clients who say they spent thousa...
Westpac’s Flood Relief Fund for small business customers
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7 February 2023 – Westpac has established a $1million flood relief fund to support its small business customers who have been affected by the rece...
Best practice reminder as immigration scheme imposes fines
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So far, $196,000 of penalties have been issued through the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme.