Big Lessons From The Big Country
Article
Callum Floyd rode across the USA to bring back insights from the International Franchise Association convention in Las Vegas
Working From Home
Article
Setting up a home-based business can be a challenge, but doing it properly will save you a great deal of time, frustration and money in the long ru...
10 financial reasons to buy a franchise
Article
Thinking of buying or starting a business? Here are ten reasons why a franchise could be your best financial option
Almost 40% of Kiwi small businesses using personal savings to support operations
Article
11 April 2022 – Latest findings from a survey commissioned by Prospa reveal that, when a business needs money, 38 percent of business owners will ...
Making Franchises Affordable
Article
Franchisors are looking for creative solutions to help solve an old dilemma - what do you do when your potential franchisee has all the right quali...
A BUSINESS FOR LIFE
Article
What makes a franchise such a good choice as a long-term investment?
Money Metrics
Opportunity
A team of home-based chartered accountants who utilise technology to provide pragmatic accounting solutions to small business owners. Enjoy the sup...
Bounce Back
Article
Some sectors have been doing it tough, some have never had it so good. Which franchises are looking forward to good times ahead – and what should b...
franchising's
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
in New Zealand
Article
Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.
Dream Bathroom Solutions NZ
Opportunity
Join Dream Bathroom Solutions NZ and build a profitable renovation business backed by a trusted brand, streamlined systems, quality products, and f...
Developing Excellence - the history of the New Zealand Franchise Awards
Article
We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world
Franchise Accountants
Advisor
Save time, money and tax by benefiting from our specialist franchise advice and proven accounting solutions. Your success is our business. Speciali...
Will it make money?
Article
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
FRANCHISING 101
Article
Sometimes, you just need to know the basics – we find out how franchising started in New Zealand, answer five common questions about franchising an...
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
Article
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 Beginners Guide to Franchising
Article
If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, you might have wondered about buying a franchise. But just what is franchising and how does it work?...
INSPIRATIONAL WINNERS - Franchise Awards 2025 Results
Article
The stars of New Zealand’s franchise community came out to shine in the 30th annual Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. We feature the winning re...
Navigation Homes
Opportunity
Navigation Homes are offering an opportunity to own and drive a profitable house-building franchise. Proven management systems, support, and the be...
Passion - Do What You Love
Article
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
What’s the next big thing in franchising?
Article
One of the questions that anyone who works in franchising is regularly asked is ‘What’s the next big thing, then?’ Here are some thoughts to help r...
Franchise Awards 2010 - FULL RESULTS
Article
14 November 2010 - Columbus Coffee took the Franchise System title for the second year running while a Civic Video franchisee from Glenfield is New...
Choosing a franchise consultant
Article
If you have a successful company, you might well like to expand it further. You might have been told by a consultant that you should franchise it. ...
Making Money - helping franchisees increase profits
Article
Every business owner needs to keep an eye on their bottom line. Simon Lord shares some real-life examples of the ways companies are helping franchi...
Jamaica Blue
Opportunity
Fresh Ingredients, Stylish Stores, Award-winning Coffee. Our name comes from the famous Jamaica Blue Mountains, home to the world’s best coffee. Fi...
is New Zealand becoming TOO FRANCHISED?
Article
May 2011 - The Australians might not believe it, but New Zealand is the most franchised country in the world. Are we approaching saturation point? ...
Cookright Kitchen Services
Opportunity
Cookright, the kitchen hero, saving kitchens time and money. Deepfryer, overhead filter and hood cleaning. Cooking oil filtering. Oil and kitchen c...
Jani-King
Opportunity
Jani-King is known as the world's number one commercial cleaning franchise company providing full operational sales administration support for fran...
FRANCHISEES THE BIG WINNERS
in Westpac Franchise Awards 2011/12
Article
The focus was on franchisees at this year’s Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Nigel and Carmeena Heney of Columbus Coffee were named Supreme Fr...
sKids
Opportunity
Established in 1996 and now in over 100 schools offering before-school, after-school and holiday programmes for primary school children. Would suit...
Franchise Awards 1998 - Full Results
Article
October 1998 - First-time entrant Rosemary Gore is New Zealand’s Franchisee of the Year, while Star Mart takes out the Franchise System title
