Dream Doors launches US expansion
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14 February 2018 – Dream Doors has appointed its first US master franchisee and an advisory board with serious credentials
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...
franchising for CHINESE IMMIGRANTS
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March 2011 - Chinese immigrants are increasingly turning to franchising as a way of getting into business in New Zealand. Simon Lord hears expert o...
Consumer law to provide BACKDOOR FRANCHISE REGULATION?
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October 2010 - The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to extend some elements of consumer law into business-to-business standard form contra...
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...
CHINESE LANGUAGE: what's in the disclosure document?
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The attached translation of one of our most popular articles has been supplied by our friends at AsiaWide Franchise in Singapore. Click to open the...
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...
Papamoa Snap Fitness Club wins at Exercise Industry Awards
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Papamoa Snap Fitness club has been announced as the 2019 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards Winner for Franchise Facility of the Year
Moving to the regions
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Buying a franchise enables you to start a new life almost anywhere – and regional businesses can be more profitable with less stress, too
The brand lives on but the man has gone
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Les Mills Snr, the man who gave his name to one of New Zealand's most well-known international franchise brands has died aged 91
Employment clampdown: penalties grow
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26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue
to register or deregister?
GST IS THE QUESTION
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June 2010 - Craig Weston and Estelle Logan look at some of the issues surrounding changes in the GST regime
Employment law proposal exempts some franchisees but still has hooks
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12 December 2013 – New recommendations on a controversial employment bill recognise the independence of franchisees but say it’s who generates the ...
Franchising in Safety
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Clayton Kimpton and Penny Hargreaves deliver a warning on the impact of health and safety legislation on franchises
A Practical Guide to Increasing Sales
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Every franchisee needs to make sales. Your biggest asset is your time - don't waste it, says Lloyd Hill.
Exploiting liquor store owners lose licences and franchise
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27 September 2021 - Franchisors praised for taking a stand as former franchisee loses liquor licence after worker exploitation
What's in the Budget for franchising
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There is good news but also some downsides for New Zealand franchises from the 2025 Budget released yesterday
How Can I Franchise My Business Safely?
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How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising pl...
Measurement & Management
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Leith Oliver offers advice on measuring your business performance and suggests a Warrant of Fitness check for franchisors. It could lead to a Franc...
Kiwi franchisors - the USA wants you
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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...
Women mean business
- Awards Preview 2016
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22 October 2016 - We’re just three weeks away from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Who will come out on top for 2016?
Business as usual for franchisees as Fastway brand phased out
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July 2019 – One of New Zealand’s best-known home-grown franchise brands is gradually disappearing from our streets as Fastway Couriers rebrands
Passion - Do What You Love
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Could you turn your passion into a business of your own? Simon Lord looks at how buying a franchise can help you achieve your dream
Calls for rental support ignored by Government
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2 September 2021 – The Franchise Association is among the organisations supporting an Opposition plan to support small businesses facing rental dem...
Top 200 franchises bounce back
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5th October 2017 – After a sales decline last year, global franchises are on the rise again, says a US publication. Who's growing and who's struggl...
A BUYER'S GUIDE TO FRANCHISES
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September 2025 - If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, there are hundreds of different opportunities in New Zealand. Here’s a guide t...
Auckland seminars – Maximise franchisee engagement
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January 2020 – Two workshops being held in Auckland in February will help New Zealand franchisors and their leadership teams engage better with the...
Advice for new residents in NZ (in 5 languages)
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Protect your own interests as you assess any franchise business opportunity. Translated versions of this article are available in Hindi, Traditiona...
Caring and Sharing
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Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated
THE CHOICE WAS RIGHT
Opportunity Profile
Rapid growth for new V.I.P. franchisees leads to new home and holidays