PACK & SEND
Opportunity
PACK & SEND moves and handles local and international freight through a network of retail and logistics services stores. It's a one-stop profes...
Harrisons Curtains & Blinds
Opportunity
Love fashion, interior design, and have a flair for sales? Own your own business doing what you love, supported by the most trusted franchise netwo...
Who is behind the business?
A guide to using the Companies Office website.
Article
Entering into business with someone you’ve only just met should involve careful research, says Sally Knight
Do franchisors care about franchisees?
Article
They can’t afford not to – whatever some people might think, says Simon Lord, in this popular article from our archives (first published in 2015)
What Are You Paying For?
Advisor Profile
Daniel Cloete of Westpac looks at return on investment, exploring what you are paying for when buying a franchise business
Home Sweet Home
Article
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...
Franchise Awards 2013/2014 - Unique double as history repeats
Article
Bethlehem’s Ivy Joe stays on top as New Zealand's top franchisee and The Coffee Club reigns supreme in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards for...
MARKETING FOR DEMAND
Article
Murray Streets explains how to turn your franchise business’s brand visibility into customer growth
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a pizza!
Article
25 August 2016 - Domino's to start trialling drone deliveries in New Zealand from next month
New chapter for NZ as economic policies become clearer
Article
22 November 2017 – What impact will new government policies have on the economy, and what will this mean for franchising?
Landmark Homes
Opportunity
Landmark Homes is recognised as an industry leader in top quality, new home design and construction. We are searching for highly driven and motivat...
Carpet Chemist
Opportunity
The Carpet Chemist has been a trusted name in carpet cleaning, stain and odour removal, and flood restoration for years. Now, we’re offering ambiti...
The Subway Story
Article
From our archives - He started a sandwich shop to finance his way through college - by 1996. there were over 11,000 Subway stores around the world....
LONG-TENURE FRANCHISEE RECOGNITION
Article
A number of the country's longest tenure franchisees received special recognition at the 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
What Successful Franchisors Have In Common
Article
A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed
How To Spot A Quality Franchise
Article
New Zealand has more franchises per capita than any other country. How do you tell the difference between the good and the great? What do quality f...
Ice Cream Case Demonstrates Need for Trademark Protection
Article
The story of the Mr Whippy who wasn’t reinforces the need to protect your franchise at all times.
Thinking of buying a franchise business?
Article
With interest rates dropping, agriculture doing well and tourism improving, disposable income is projected to increase, prompting more people to lo...
STRONG SYSTEMS SUPPORT FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete provides valuable advice on securing and structuring the right funding to ensure franchise success
CARDS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
Advisor Profile
Tranxactor explains how to make gift cards an important part of a well-managed customer engagement strategy
Vision for the future
Article
Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry
when is a franchise NOT A FRANCHISE?
Article
August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.
FANZ submission seeks automatic exemption from employment law provision
Article
July 2013 – The Franchise Association has proposed that its members should be granted automatic exemption from a change to Part 6a of the Employmen...
Transform Clinic
Opportunity
Transform Clinic is a well-established, successful appearance medicine, laser and beauty franchise.
How do I learn the business?
Article
From the Archives - September 2011 - Nathan Bonney offers some tips on what new franchisees should look for from a training programme
What's in the franchise agreement?
Article
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...
It's All About You
Article
Glenice Riley suggests some smart things to think about when buying a franchise
Buying Power
Article
We investigate one of the biggest advantages franchising has to offer and talk to the experts about how it benefits franchisees
What Should A Disclosure Document Contain?
Article
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
Article
Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.
