Bryce Bell
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We regret to report the death of Bryce Bell, one of the founding fathers of franchising in Australasia. Stewart Germann offers this appreciation
Staff, franchise buyers and funding could limit growth
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April 2017 - A shortage of suitable staff and franchisees, as well as potential funding issues, are the main concerns for franchisors in the year a...
Associations present united front on commercial leases
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24 April 2020 – Business and industry groups including the Franchise Association are requesting Government action to bring landlords to the negotia...
Opportunity Knocks
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From the Archives: June 2020 - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights
Firmer footing for economy
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The first 2026 Economic Overview published by Westpac remains quietly confident of further economic and business improvements over the coming year
Walking on air
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The Flooring Design franchise model has today been recognised as a very high performing brand on the New Zealand Franchise Rating Scale™
FRANCHISED VS. COMPANY-OWNED
– study spreads new light on performance
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April 2014 - It’s commonly said that a franchised outlet will perform significantly better than a company-owned outlet within the same system, but ...
Survey highlights resilience and optimism of small business owners
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31 May 2021 – A new study has given insight into the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the small business sector in New Zealand. Almost 60 pe...
Restraints position not all tied-up
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Two recent cases before the High Court upheld the restraints of trade in franchise agreements. Can franchisors relax? Not necessarily, says barrist...
New Life Members recognised
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11 November 2017 – The Franchise Association has awarded Life Memberships to three people who have made considerable contributions to the growth of...
NZ ranked best in world for work/life balance
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29 June 2023 – A new index ranks New Zealand as the most attractive country in the world for those seeking a balanced lifestyle
Top Franchise Brands Facing Challenges In The UK
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Has healthy eating started to bite the fast food industry at last? McDonald
The naked franchisor - calculating and collecting franchise fees
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Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...
Time To Take The Con Out of Consultant
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April 2008 - With regulation in the air for franchising, is it time to regulate franchise consultants too?
What happens at the end of your term?
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Franchises don’t last forever: Stewart Germann looks at some of the issues franchisees need to understand
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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.
Have Kiwis got the appetite for Taco Bell?
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June 2011 -Restaurant Brands has announced that it is evaluating the Taco Bell chain to add to its KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut operations in New Z...
Georgie Pie - the brand that refuses to die
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April 2012 - Should McDonald's bring back Georgie Pie? Their new MD says they're damned if they do, damned if they don't. What are their options?
Franchising - the best education young businesspeople can get
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While franchising isn’t considered valuable enough to be taught in our universities, joining a franchise and working with franchisees can be a supe...
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
Franchises under fire – how to handle the media
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Media trainer Pete Burdon offers some tips for franchisors and franchisees who might find themselves in the spotlight when something goes wrong or ...
Customers to get the credit for new franchisees
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25 March 2021 – Mobile franchise Harrisons is offering an incentive to customers to help find new franchisees
Buyer beware - are you seeing the whole picture?
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August 2022 – A recent advertisement for a franchise opportunity in the USA has drawn attention for making claims that rely heavily on the small pr...
Geotech named Australian Franchise Supplier of the Year
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October 2022 – Geotech Information Services has been named Australian Franchise Supplier of the Year at the recent FCA Business Essentials National...
Date announced on visa changes for franchisees
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16 May 2024 – Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme (AEWV) announced on 7 April will come into force next month, it was announced tod...
Keeping Your Business Safe From Fraud - Part Two
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In the first article, Steve Davis looked at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors. Here he suggests some controls...
Make your move, make your mark
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What do you want from a franchise, and why? How and when are you going about getting it? We look at your expectations versus the reality of owning ...
Making Franchisee Conferences Work
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In any franchise, the annual conference is always a major event. Here are some tips from an experienced franchisor on making the most of getting ev...
7 good and 7 bad reasons for buying a franchise
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It's important to buy a business for the right reasons, but how do you know the difference between a good reason and a bad reason?
Helping franchisees #4 – Business & Commercial
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How are franchisors helping their franchisees during the current Covid-19 crisis? In the fourth article in this series, we talk to Pukeko Rental Ma...