Crossing The Boundaries
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Singapore is the place to be in September when Global Franchising2002 returns
NZ businesses need to integrate with immigrants
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When it comes to immigrant groups, it is New Zealand businesses which should be integrating with the diverse cultural needs of those groups, rather...
Regulation - Hints and Concerns
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June 2008 - Work is proceeding behind the scenes on the preparation of a regulatory framework for the franchise sector in New Zealand
Mediation not media
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2nd October 2008 - Kamikaze conflicts and publicising disputes can lead to disaster
Franchisee's Due Diligence is Paramount, says Court Of Appeal
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6 March 2009 - The Court of Appeal has delivered an extremely important judgement for the franchise sector in respect of a long-running case involv...
can you have TOO MUCH EDUCATION?
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A new survey suggests a high school education is all you need to be a top-performing franchisee
Mercedes-Benz collusion case has lessons for NZ franchisors and franchisees
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October 2014 - A recent UK case saw Mercedes-Benz as franchisor and five of its dealers (franchisees) fined over £2.8 million for infringing UK com...
Australian Franchise Awards
– 2017 Results
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11 October 2017 – Two names familiar to New Zealanders took out the top titles at this year’s MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards
REWRITING HISTORY – and what’s to come for our economy?
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20 February 2018 - The latest Quarterly Economic Overview from Westpac deals with ‘lies, damned lies and statistics’ after Statistics NZ revised it...
Bill to give 'no undue preference' to franchising
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30 October 2018 - A new Cartel Bills report recommends that no allowances be made for franchise relationships, despite strong submissions
Hell gives local youth helping hand into workforce
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16 January 2019 – Josh Bradley (17) has graduated from Hell Pizza’s ‘Active in HELL’ programme, a scheme to support youths with intellectual disab...
Entries open for 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
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May 2019 - Franchisors, franchisees and master franchisees are encouraged to enter the 25th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
PM promises action on commercial rents
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29 April 2020 – Jacinda Ardern has responded to requests from business and industry groups for Government action to bring landlords to the negotiat...
Speaking terms - buying and selling a franchise
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What happens to the franchise agreement when you buy or sell an existing franchise? Michael Bright provides a brief guide
Franchises' reputations grow as local brands deliver
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25 September 2020 - A new survey has shown that New Zealanders' appreciation of certain franchise brands grew during uncertain times.
Business Travel Register now open
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29 August 2021 - Businesses with workers needing to cross the Alert Level boundary between Auckland/Northland and other regions can now apply for B...
Rapid antigen tests now being trialled by NZ businesses
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28 October 2021 – Businesses are self-funding new, faster Covid tests
No jabs franchisee loses business
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27 January 2022 – A franchisee which advertised for unvaccinated staff despite the mandatory requirement for hospitality staff to be vaccinated has...
DESTINY
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How can buying a franchise change your life and help you achieve your goals?
Caring and Sharing
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Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated
Putting the Buzz Back in Business
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Mature franchisees require a different type of support if they are to go on growing, suggests Greg Nathan
Stay in touch to grow your franchise
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How can franchisors attract, involve and appoint new franchisees during a time of economic uncertainty?
can you opt out of ARBITRATION?
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December 2010 - A recent court case highlights the importance of arbitration clauses
Standard franchise agreement row rumbles on
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April 2011 - Opposition to the Auckland District Law Society’s plan to launch a standard form franchise agreement has drawn support from overseas.
World Franchise Council speaks out on franchisee independence
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October 2014 - The World Franchise Council has responded to concerns about what it sees as a growing trend internationally for franchisors and fran...
Clampdown on rogue employers
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23 February 2017 - Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has today announced new measures to stop employers who breach immigration and employment ...
Liquor franchisee's employment breaches raise questions
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18 June 2019 – Liquor store franchisee fined after failing to address employment issues
Hell Pizza formally warned over fake meat
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2 October 2019 – The Commerce Commission has warned Hell Pizza that its advertising of the “Burger Pizza” was, in the Commission’s view, likely to ...
Franchisee ‘perhaps NZ’s worst employer?’
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August 2020 - A recent news story about a Bottle-O franchisee has again demonstrated the risk to franchise brands of franchisees breaching their em...
More speakers announced for Franchise Conference
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June 2023 – The impact of AI and Chat GPT on franchising will be among the topics discussed at this year's National Franchise Conference in Christc...