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Buying a franchise doesn’t guarantee you a pot of gold – you have to work at it, says Eric Chester. Some top-performing New Zealand franchisees hel...

A study reveals that English literacy can have a major impact on franchisee performance

Could your business be the next McDonald’s or Fastway Couriers? Win Robinson describes what you need to do to turn your opportunity into action

14 November 2010 - Columbus Coffee took the Franchise System title for the second year running while a Civic Video franchisee from Glenfield is New...

From the archives - December 2011: Some franchises like to promote themselves as ‘lifestyle opportunities’ – but what does this really mean? Simon ...

Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.

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...

28 February 2013 - The dispute between the Club Physical franchisor and a multiple franchisee has attracted a lot of media interest. What are the i...

10 May 2020 – Updated: NZ First said to be blocking Government action on commercial rents; new survey reveals extent of problem

February 2020 - 6 key benefits of establishing an advisory board, plus details of a half-day seminar for franchisors

14 November 2015 – The Hall family of Columbus Coffee are New Zealand’s top franchisees, and Paramount Services is Supreme Franchise System of the ...

At least half of your waking hours are spent working for someone else. If that is what you want, and you find your work fulfilling, that’s great. B...

Philip Morrison provides an introduction to what you need to think about when franchising a business

A reader asks, ‘As a new franchisor, how can I protect my business from being damaged or sued if a franchisee doesn’t take proper care and injures ...

Stewart Germann draws some lessons from experience for those importing and exporting franchise brands

2nd October 2008 - Kamikaze conflicts and publicising disputes can lead to disaster

May 2021 - Australia is to establish a mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry from 2022, raising concerns about commercial confidentiality. Jason ...

Franchisors and franchisees should be wary of how they structure sales promotions

In the first article, Steve Davis looked at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors. Here he suggests some controls...

Is a franchise just a buying group with more fees? Colin Taylor explores the differences

Legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zealand that offers a guaranteed income

26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue