Quantum Law
Advisor
Specialists in franchise and business law. If you seek prompt and technically sound legal advice delivered to suit your commercial objectives, plea...
Turning Information Into Results
Article
June 2008 - Lorraine Lord investigates a system that helps franchisors and franchisees not just measure their results but actually understand how t...
Tips for working from home
Article
13 March 2020 – As health concerns mean more people choose or are required to work from home, Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute ...
McDonald’s celebrates 40 years in New Zealand by going back to 1976
Article
June 2016 - 75 cent Big Macs as Macca’s Queen Street revisits the good old days
What's ahead? Good, bad and goodness knows
Article
20 April 2018 - Franchisors and service providers report mixed sentiments as business confidence stays low
Auckland franchisees repay $125,000 in missing wages
Article
26 October – The Franchise Association and the Labour Inspectorate are urging franchises to check their systems after faulty payroll practices caus...
survey finds most new franchisees
DON'T DO ENOUGH DUE DILIGENCE
Article
A 2011 report by Massey University suggests that over half of all New Zealand franchisees felt they had failed to conduct sufficient due diligence ...
MORE NZ LEGISLATION could affect franchisors, franchisees
Article
June 2013 - Two proposed changes with consequences for franchising are currently winging their way through the legislative channels
Urban Homes
Opportunity
Join a trusted New Zealand construction brand and build your own business with confidence. As an Urban Homes franchisee, you’ll build your own busi...
Experiencing the earthquake - one franchisee's story
Article
March 2011 - Gary Tempero is a Provender franchisee in Christchurch who wrote this account of the day the earthquake struck for the franchise’s new...
50 questions to ask franchisees
Article
Want to know what a franchise is really like? Ask the people who are already there
Splat! When media hits the fan
Article
News stories show need for franchises to be ready to handle hostile social and professional media
Franchise offers free coffee to reduce waste
Article
25 February 2020 – Night ‘n Day runs Free Coffee February to keep single-use cups from New Zealand’s bins
2022 Franchise Awards open for entry
Article
June 2022 – Only a couple of months since the 2021 winners were announced, the 2022 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards are open for entry. The ne...
TWO’S COMPANY
working with your spouse or partner
Article
What are the benefits and drawbacks of working together with your spouse? Simon Lord talks to three couples who are partners in life and work
Managing marketing funds
Article
September 2009 - How do franchises collect marketing funds, who is accountable for them and how should they be spent?
Legislation: Help or Hindrance? - Your Comments
Article
September 2005 - Readers respond to the article in our latest issue on the possibility of franchise regulation with their comments, experiences and...
Understanding The Franchise E-Factor
Article
Greg Nathan explains how franchisees' needs and expectations change as they become more established
Covid-19 financial support for businesses - updated
Article
19 February 2021 - In December 2020, the Government announced the support that would be available to New Zealand businesses in the event of a resur...
V.I.P. Home Services
Opportunity
Professional home services franchise providing flexible, multi-serviced businesses for 43+ years. Either Lawns and Gardening, or Cleaning. Exclusiv...
Review could raise franchise regulation spectre again
Article
29 August 2013 - The Productivity Commission has just announced a review of regulatory regimes in New Zealand which could highlight differences wit...
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?
FANZ extends Awards, Conference deadlines
Article
30 June 2022 - the Franchise Association has extended entry deadlines for the 2022 Franchise Awards, as well as the earlybird booking deadline for ...
Tax relief for adverse events
Article
9 February 2023 - The Inland Revenue is offering additional support to those affected by recent severe weather events. The following information ha...
Franchise Awards 2013/2014 THE SOCIAL SIDE
Article
The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards are a chance for the franchise whanau to get together, network, exchange stories and gossip and party into...
Economists forecast better growth, lower inflation
Article
2 February 2024 – Respected economic consultancy Infometrics is forecasting an improved economic outlook for New Zealand, with better GDP growth an...
Putting the Buzz Back in Business
Article
Mature franchisees require a different type of support if they are to go on growing, suggests Greg Nathan
Will newfound business confidence hold firm in election year?
Article
Updated July 15 2026: We provide a summary of recent economic and business outlooks as household wealth, business confidence and expected own activ...
Aramex - Regional Franchisee
Master License
Aramex, formerly Fastway Couriers, is an award-winning franchise system that provides local and national courier and freight services at competitiv...
Auckland seminars – Maximise franchisee engagement
Article
January 2020 – Two workshops being held in Auckland in February will help New Zealand franchisors and their leadership teams engage better with the...