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...
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 ...
looking for a PART-TIME FRANCHISE?
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Can you turn spare time into spare cash?
Helping franchisees #1 – Home Services
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A special series looking at how franchisors are helping their franchisees during lockdown. In this first case study, we talk to V.I.P. Home Services
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF INCOME GUARANTEES
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Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...
Super Liquor welcomes record $200,000 fine for former franchisees
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22 October 2019 – An Employment Court ruling which has seen two former franchisees fined for serious employment law breaches has been applauded by ...
Economic Overview - mixed blessings
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16 February 2021 - Despite a sharp bounce-back in economic activitity, growth will probably be subdued this year. Expect a wider economic lift-off ...
A WHOLE NEW INSIGHT
Opportunity Profile
A Speed Queen-equipped laundromat in a rural town location has proved to be an excellent investment – and a learning opportunity too
BUILDING A BENCHMARK
Opportunity Profile
Modern and sophisticated store layout brings rapid growth for Liquorland franchisees
Franchise Awards 2006 - Full Results
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New Zealand's new best franchisee is a mum of three from the Waikato, but there's no change at the top for Franchise System of the Year
Crossing The Boundaries
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Singapore is the place to be in September when Global Franchising2002 returns
Free webinar: Protecting your brand from media threats
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August 2018 – A recent news story about a franchisee who posted some ill-advised adverts on Facebook and the media storm that followed illustrates ...
12 Tips for multi-unit excellence
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Greg Nathan of Franchise Relationships Institute explains how to tap into the power of multi-unit franchising as a growth strategy
My Dear Franchisees
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In this extract from her recently re-published book, Ann Andrews writes a letter to help new franchisees know what to expect
Helping franchisees #6 – Home & Building Services
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When you’re running a small business, sometimes it’s hard to find the time to plan ahead. One of the benefits of being a franchisee can be that you...
Proofing Advertisements
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Advertising provides the life blood for many businesses, so it's important that it says the right things. We provide a light-hearted look at what c...
Caught in the Act - Health & Safety
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March 2016 - Simon Lord finds new safety legislation can be a bonus for franchisors and franchisees – if you do it right
GST for beginners
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If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide
Live Fast Buy Young
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March 2005 - Out of school and into business? Teens and 20s are increasingly finding franchising offers a great way to get into a business of their...
Working Together
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Is it your dream to run your own business with your partner or a family member? Buying a franchise can make it come true. Greg Nathan provides some...
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'
New rules on rent relief – 5 key aspects for franchisees
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3 November 2021 – A new Bill has seen commercial lease abatements implied into leases as a way of requiring landlords and tenants to agree fair ren...
Super Shuttle
Opportunity
Super Shuttle has grown into New Zealand’s favourite airport transfer business.
A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections
Opportunity
The house inspection industry is rapidly growing with pre-purchase inspections and reports.
Columbus Coffee
Opportunity
NZ’s premium café franchise. Highly recognised and trusted brand offering customers exceptional coffee and chef-prepared food. Supreme Franchisee o...
The Local Guys
Opportunity
The Local Guys are a service-based franchise operating four divisions: Electrical Test & Tag, Pest Control, Carpet Cleaning and Cleaning. Our c...
measuring the differences in
TRANS-TASMAN FRANCHISING
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May 2011 - A seminar conducted at Massey University’s Albany campus provided an interesting comparison of trans-Tasman franchising.
Immigration to NZ, Brexit and the Trump Factor
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Simon Lord talks to Bill Milnes of Laurent Law and Andy Chang of Westpac about immigration trends and their impact on franchising
Working From Home
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Setting up a home-based business can be a challenge, but doing it properly will save you a great deal of time, frustration and money in the long ru...
KAMIKAZE CONFLICT
how do franchise disputes escalate
and what can you do to avoid it?
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Jeff Giddings, Lorelle Frazer & Scott Weaven look at what drives franchisees and franchisors to damage their own systems during disputes