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Traditional values retain a lot of appeal, says Simon Lord. Franchising can offer a way to tap into them profitably

What makes a franchise such a good choice as a long-term investment?

30 March 2008 - Franchise regulation is on the agenda after several high-profile problems. Simon Lord talks to the Commerce Minister and outlines f...

May 2020 - Westpac’s latest Quarterly Economic Overview suggests that Covid-19 will cast a shadow over the economy for years, but that recovery wil...

One of the biggest benefits of buying a franchise is the on-the-spot support you get to build your business. Simon Lord talked to some of New Zeala...

If you think you have a justified complaint about a franchise, what should you do? Here's our guide to making a complaint under the Franchise Assoc...

19 December 2017 – Payroll calculations are continuing to catch companies out, and franchisees could be vulnerable

2 June 2020 - To mobilise and support small businesses impacted by Covid-19, Toyota New Zealand will provide 100 businesses with a free SUV for 12 ...

We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world

February 2017 - Employment issues continue to dog the franchise sector in Australia – are New Zealand franchisors prepared?

Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts

25 March 2021 – Mobile franchise Harrisons is offering an incentive to customers to help find new franchisees

Franchises and the businesses that support them are among those identified in the recent Performance of Service Index (PSI) as experiencing recessi...

As we enter the new year, how confident are we? 

19 March - The 2020 National Franchise Conference has been postponed

June 2013 - As regulation of various kinds continues to be discussed in NZ, a new bill passed in the Californian Senate 'gives a bullet to franchis...

The US Embassy is inviting New Zealand franchisors and investors to attend the International Franchise Expo in New York as a member of the US Embas...

27 April 2016 - A specialist lawyer and the Franchise Association have spoken out against a new scheme which offers franchises ‘warrants of fitness...

May 2011 - A US body called the Coalition of Franchisee Associations has called for the introduction of a ‘Bill of Rights’ for franchisees, while a...

July 2018 – A franchisor has taken swift action against a franchisee found to have breached employment law

We regret to report the death of Bryce Bell, one of the founding fathers of franchising in Australasia. Stewart Germann offers this appreciation

Professional advisors are sometimes criticised by franchisors for not really understanding franchising. In this article from our archives, here's h...

Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market

Findings from the Franchise Relationships Institute originally released in 2011 show that having good family and social support is a major predicto...

From 6 July 2026, existing, high value franchise businesses are now included in the government's Business Investor Work Visa eligibility criteria

Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself

24 September 2021 - When one franchise had too much work and the other had too little, two well-known franchise brands worked together