OCR drop signals further interest rate cuts to come
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The RBNZ cut the OCR by 50bp to 3.75% as expected, with scope for further interest rate cuts in coming months.
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...
Understanding The Franchise E-Factor
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Greg Nathan explains how franchisees' needs and expectations change as they become more established
Suffrage 125 - Celebrating women in franchising
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19 September 2018 – As New Zealand celebrates Suffrage 125, we take a look at the success of women in franchising
The Coffee Club finds new home for happy franchisee
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10 October 2017 – Waikato drivers can look forward to a high quality break after an expired lease meant a new opportunity for franchisee Richard Sun
Residence through investment
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3 September 2022 – A new immigration scheme being introduced later this month could open up opportunities for larger investment franchises. Simon L...
Paying with your face: ready or not?
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Are your customers ready to embrace facial recognition payment technology?
Preparing new franchisees effectively
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What are the issues impacting effective new franchisee preparation? Corven research has just released results of a recent study.
Specialist franchise bankers
Advisor Profile
Sujam Ratnayake of Westpac explains how banking experts can help you rise to your next challenge.
FAVOURABLE COINCIDENCES
Opportunity Profile
Black & White Coffee Cartel’s strong brand and their own previous success lead Christchurch franchise family to expand
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
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6 March 2022 – Friendly rivals from the same industry won the two biggest titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards tonight. Here’s our f...
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.
MANAGING CASH FLOW EFFECTIVELY
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete provides a quick guide to managing cash flow for franchised businesses.
Kiwi battlers - the pioneers who brought McDonald’s to New Zealand
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A book published in 2011 by Rosemary Hepözden tells the story of how McDonald’s came to New Zealand and documents its first 35 years here. In this ...
12 Tips for multi-unit excellence
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Greg Nathan of Franchise Relationships Institute explains how to tap into the power of multi-unit franchising as a growth strategy
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...
CARVING A NEW NICHE
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We take a look at what mindset new generations of franchise buyers need to bring with them, how they are finding their information, and what franch...
The Challenge of Change
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Greg Nathan discusses how to get franchisee buy-in and commitment to change
survey finds most new franchisees
DON'T DO ENOUGH DUE DILIGENCE
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A 2011 report by Massey University suggests that over half of all New Zealand franchisees felt they had failed to conduct sufficient due diligence ...
franchise regulation
REVIEWING THE REVIEW
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Gehan Gunasekara and Tiffany Lee examine the process behind the 2008 Government Review of the possible need for franchise regulation
Cutting through the jargon - a guide to common clauses in franchise agreements
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Franchise lawyer David Foster explains what to expect in a franchise agreement and what it means for your future.
Fresh! - Trends and issues in food franchising
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June 2017 - What are the latest ideas in food franchising? What are the issues and what are the challenges? Simon Lord asks some local experts for ...
Why are visa changes costing franchisee employers more?
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June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Simon Lord looks at what li...
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...
Franchise Awards 1997 - Full Results
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November 1997 - Winners of the 1997 Franchisee and Franchise System of the Year titles share a passion for making their businesses even better
Franchise Awards 1998 - Full Results
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October 1998 - First-time entrant Rosemary Gore is New Zealand’s Franchisee of the Year, while Star Mart takes out the Franchise System title