Public, private, partnership?
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Dr Callum Floyd discusses the impact of private equity and listed company ownership on franchisors and franchisees
Dream Doors founder’s next chapter
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February 2020 – Kitchen renovation franchise Dream Doors is gearing up to change the world
LATEST – Lease dispute mediation scheme still available
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11 May 2021 – The Ministry of Justice has advised that the Dispute Resolution Scheme aimed at helping resolve commercial lease disputes arising fro...
Researching Your Franchisor
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Buying any sort of business always involves a certain amount of risk, but there's an expectation that when you buy a franchise that risk will be su...
Redundancy – time to be your own boss?
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April 2020 – Facing redundancy? Simon Lord discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise
Key's SME incentives fall short, says franchisor
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Are the new SME incentives helpful to franchisees and franchisors? One franchisor says not - what do you think?
50 questions to ask franchisees
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Want to know what a franchise is really like? Ask the people who are already there
MORE NZ LEGISLATION could affect franchisors, franchisees
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June 2013 - Two proposed changes with consequences for franchising are currently winging their way through the legislative channels
Immigrants drive franchise re-sales
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December 2015 - Broker says recent immigrants from China and India are the biggest buyers of existing franchised outlets
Best practice reminder as immigration scheme imposes fines
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So far, $196,000 of penalties have been issued through the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme.
A QUESTION OF FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete suggests the right questions to ask about funding a franchise business
Payroll problems could cost millions
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19 November 2019 – McDonald’s has agreed to backdate miscalculated holiday pay for 10 years under an agreement with the Labour Inspectorate. It’s j...
Economy ‘very close to turning point’ says Westpac
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16 May 2023 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac suggests that, although New Zealand still faces challenges, the economy is unlikely to slow...
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...
Optimism is catching
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2 February 2009 - New research into franchisors' and franchisees' confidence levels in Australia shows the importance of confident leadership.
Print franchise joins Airpoints scheme
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31 March 2009 - Snap Printing has become the first national print partner for Air New Zealand's Airpoints Loyalty Programme
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.
US franchise publication
highlights New Zealand
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April 2015 - Two articles from an influential US franchise magazine have put the focus on franchising in New Zealand
10 reasons why franchisees fail
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Jason Gehrke has seen some franchisees achieve spectacular success, while others have lost it all. What makes the difference?
Kiwis name NZ’s favourite takeaway
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8 December 2016 – One home-grown franchise has replaced another at the top of a major customer satisfaction survey
Hell keeps doors open for Tourette’s Association
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22 June 2017 - Hell and the Tourette's Association have joined forces to help raise funds, awareness and political action
Aramex rebrand rolls ahead
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July 2020 - Over 5 kilometres of vinyl was used to rebrand the Fastway franchise fleet to Aramex
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...
Free webinar: Protecting your brand from media threats
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August 2018 – A recent news story about a franchisee who posted some ill-advised adverts on Facebook and the media storm that followed illustrates ...
Rapid escalation for New Zealand economy - Westpac
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17 August 2021 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac suggests that, while the New Zealand economy has been charging ahead and built up a head...
What Successful Franchisors Have In Common
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A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed
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
BRIAN SALMON retail franchising pioneer dies
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We are sad to report that Brian Salmon, founder of The $2 Shop, died on 7 June 2011.
Hell champions disabled training
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Hell Pizza is continuing to leave its controversial past behind as it builds a reputation as 'champion of the underdog’.
Mixed prospects for local Chinese businesses
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February 2017 – The economic outlook for local Chinese businesses is mixed, according to a survey by accounting software provider MYOB.