New technology allows deliveries at the drop of a pin
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Domino’s Anywhere is a maps-based pin drop feature for mobile customers wanting picnic blanket pizza deliveries
New technology allows deliveries at the drop of a pin
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Domino’s Anywhere is a maps-based pin drop feature for mobile customers wanting picnic blanket pizza deliveries
Eat Fighter: rivals co-operate in battle of the brands
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7 October 2020 – Two of New Zealand’s best-known food franchises are going head-to-head to win customers
VISION – Looking at the long term when buying a franchise
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Building a great business takes time. Can buying a franchise help you achieve your financial and life goals?
when is a franchise NOT A FRANCHISE?
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August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.
McDonald’s celebrates 40 years in New Zealand by going back to 1976
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June 2016 - 75 cent Big Macs as Macca’s Queen Street revisits the good old days
Do some business owners earn less than minimum wage?
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Do recent IRD statistics on 'self-employment' income levels tell the whole story?
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
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Buying a franchise can prove a smart choice to secure a stable financial future for you and your family. But being clear on your goals and making t...
Slice of advice for teen entrepreneur from Mayor of Gisborne
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21 December 2018 – 16-year-old entrepreneur Oliver Lodewyk got more than he bargained for as a nominee of Hell Pizza’s Satan’s Little Helper scheme...
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
REASONS
why people buy a franchise
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September 2012 - Why do most people consider buying a franchise? A recent survey of visitors to the Franchise New Zealand website showed that ‘bein...
Beer boss goes to Hell
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7 March – Hell’s new CEO, Josh Drake, is swapping craft beer for pizza as the former Panhead GM takes on the challenge of leading one of New Zealan...
Laws that can BITE
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Franchises which serve or process food have to stay on top of hygiene and employment issues. Stewart Germann outlines some areas to think about
Structuring A Franchise System
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The right structure is vital for franchise success, says Simon Lord. One size doesn't fit all!
Coming soon to a court near you?
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Will growing concerns in US franchising affect the types of disputes we see in New Zealand?
top franchisees focus on PERFORMANCE NOT COSTS
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Research says franchisees who focus on minimising costs run the risk of harming their overall profitability
How to approach franchising your business
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Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts
How to become a high-achieving franchisee
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Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of any franchise opportunity
Financial Year End Checklist
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6 March 2020 - Helpful hints from Franchise Accountants for the Financial Year End
Entries open for 2023 Franchise Awards
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4 May - Entry has now opened for the 28th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Australia's first joint employer prosecution against franchisor
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10 February 2023 – Australia’s first prosecution of a franchisor for wage underpayments by its franchisees has commenced in the Federal Court more ...
Economic outlook – spring will come …
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15 May 2024 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac says spring will come for New Zealand, although we need to do the hard yards through winter...
As Seen on TV
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February 2009 - Reality television gives a false impression of franchising to intending franchisees and franchisors
SME Help Day - Christchurch
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February 2020 – A free day of seminars from Westpac will help Canterbury businesses grow
Avoid being scammed – advice from government and banks
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16 June 2022 – New Zealand banks have joined forces with CERT NZ, Consumer Protection, and Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) t...
Could You Be A Franchisee?
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Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself
Buying Group or Franchise?
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Is a franchise just a buying group with more fees? Colin Taylor explores the differences
Green Acres fraud case still a year away
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July 2009 - There will be no speedy resolution for those affected by the alleged Green Acres fraud
Employment fraud a risk for franchises
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February 2017 - Employment issues continue to dog the franchise sector in Australia – are New Zealand franchisors prepared?
Joint employer liability proposed in Australia
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A Labor senator in Australia is proposing amendments to make the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill even tougher.