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Franchisors and franchisees should be wary of how they structure sales promotions

At least half of your waking hours are spent working for someone else. If that is what you want, and you find your work fulfilling, that’s great. B...

Rodney Wayne, the visionary founder of Rodney Wayne Hair Salons, has been officially inducted into the Franchise Hall of Fame. 

December 2026 - The Coffee Club and KidsCan’s annual Christmas Cup competition continues to inspire young artists across New Zealand, giving studen...

Why do some franchise networks build on their success while others go downhill? Win Robinson shares some secrets and asks the provocative question ...

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying

From the Archives: September 2001 - The Franchising Code of Practice was launched in July 1997. Simon Lord examines the impact it has had, and asks...

2 September 2021 – The Franchise Association is among the organisations supporting an Opposition plan to support small businesses facing rental dem...

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 ...

July 2009 - One of the topics covered at the 2009 Franchise Law Reform Symposium in Auckland was the possible introduction of the concepts of 'good...

31 March 2017 – The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show growing economic activity in 12 out of 15 regions. That means new business oppo...

How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice? Simon Lord has been ...

February 2015 - Most buyers of existing franchise units are recent immigrants. What challenges does that pose for franchisors, and where are the op...

10 August 2022 – While plant-based alternatives from companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have been touted as the ‘next big thing’ in...

Beware – some business opportunities may not be all they seem

Simon Lord talks to Bill Milnes of Laurent Law and Andy Chang of Westpac about immigration trends and their impact on franchising

Australia's 7-Eleven employment scandal is starting to raise wider questions about the roles and responsibilities of franchisors and master franchi...

Food franchises have always been popular – after all, everyone needs to eat. But hospitality is going through massive changes, so what do new buyer...

26 September 2019 – Andrew Skinner and Khushbu Sundarji of Stewart Germann Law Office discuss the potential impact on franchising of proposed chang...

Rodney Wayne is one of New Zealand’s pioneer franchisors. When he franchised his successful chain of hairdressing salons in the 1980s he was one of...

Simon Lord looks at the facts and philosophies behind McDonald's - the best-known franchise in the world

26 October – The Franchise Association and the Labour Inspectorate are urging franchises to check their systems after faulty payroll practices caus...

Paul Turner and Scott Goodwin of Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers offer some notes for franchisees regarding leases

Greg Nathan explains how franchisees' needs and expectations change as they become more established

When will the nation recognise the pioneers of one of our largest business sectors?

2nd October 2008 - Kamikaze conflicts and publicising disputes can lead to disaster