New Life Members recognised
Article
11 November 2017 – The Franchise Association has awarded Life Memberships to three people who have made considerable contributions to the growth of...
Criminalising cartels – how will it affect franchising?
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23 February – New legislation amending anti-cartels legislation would mean franchises need to be more careful than ever to ensure proper compliance
Toyota offers free cars to get small businesses moving
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2 June 2020 - To mobilise and support small businesses impacted by Covid-19, Toyota New Zealand will provide 100 businesses with a free SUV for 12 ...
McDonald’s reveals impressive NZ shopping list last year
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9 April 2020 - McDonald’s New Zealand has revealed it spent $156.9 million on ingredients ordered from New Zealand’s primary industries in 2020. A ...
BurgerFuel launches rescued bread-based beer
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5 October 2022 - Bread into beer into buns: BurgerFuel, in collaboration with Citizen Collective, is launching a craft beer made from rescued surpl...
NZ-developed franchise management app taking off
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March 2015 - Franchise Infinity, the tablet-based franchise management system, is catching the eye of some of NZ’s best-known franchises
STARTING AFRESH in New Zealand
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Simon Lord considers the opportunities and issues for immigrants looking at franchised businesses
What's in the franchise agreement?
Article
At the very heart of any franchise relationship is a lengthy legal document - the franchise agreement. But what should you expect to find in one, a...
Franchize Consultants (NZ) Ltd
Advisor
Franchize Consultants is New Zealand's largest and most experienced consultancy providing specialist advice and assistance to prospective and exist...
Wynn Williams
Advisor
The Wynn Williams team understand franchising and have global experience advising brand owners/franchisors, master franchisees, investors and franc...
Bocky Boo Gelato
Opportunity
Life should be fun! Bocky Boo is the franchise that brings the fun factor to your community. A place where family and friends love to meet. A place...
MTF Finance
Advisor
At MTF Finance, we understand franchising because we live it. As a nationwide network of locally owned franchises, we know the challenges of growin...
Is Franchise Law A Step Closer?
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30 March 2008 - Franchise regulation is on the agenda after several high-profile problems. Simon Lord talks to the Commerce Minister and outlines f...
to register or deregister?
GST IS THE QUESTION
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June 2010 - Craig Weston and Estelle Logan look at some of the issues surrounding changes in the GST regime
Falling unemployment a challenge for franchising?
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3 February 2016 - The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since March 2009, Statistics New Zealand said today. The trend could pose so...
MBIE reminder on personal liability for employment law breaches
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29 April 2019 – The Labour Inspectorate has reminded individuals, including business directors, senior managers and legal or business advisors, ...
Iridium Partners and Mariposa reunite to drive next phase of franchise growth
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In a genuine back-to-the-future moment, Nathan Bonney of Iridium Partners returns more than a decade after first joining Mariposa Restaurant Holdin...
The changing face of food
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McDonald’s are selling pies, school kids are buying sushi, you can eat like a caveman at your local café and Kiwis hold world sales records for two...
is franchising
GOOD NEWS OR BAD
for small business?
Article
Why is franchising so popular in New Zealand – and is it good news or bad?
Tourette’s campaign proves Kiwis really do #GiveATic
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5 July 2017 – Hell has raised nearly $50,000 to ensure that more families living with Tourette’s can attend “life-changing” Camp Twitch this year
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
Kiwis have world-record appetite for burgers - again
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New Zealand outlets of Wendy's and Carl's Jr. are setting world records for new burger sales
Eco-Friendly Franchises
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Finding business opportunities to suit a changing world
Sharing The Buzz
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How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice? Simon Lord has been ...
Franchise Awards 2000 - Full Results
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November 2000 - The winners of this year’s Franchise Awards set higher standards than ever. Here's our full report.
New franchise scheme called ‘meaningless and dangerous’
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27 April 2016 - A specialist lawyer and the Franchise Association have spoken out against a new scheme which offers franchises ‘warrants of fitness...
How would capital gains tax affect the franchise sector?
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25 February 2019 – With a proposed capital gains tax the major talking point at the moment, Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at poss...
FRANCHISEES THE BIG WINNERS
in Westpac Franchise Awards 2011/12
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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...
Black & White Coffee Cartel
Opportunity
Join the third wave of coffee today. Exciting opportunities to join NZ's rapidly growing first micro-roasting coffee company franchise. Offering tu...
My After School Headquarters (MASH)
Opportunity
Make a difference in children’s lives today with our out-of-school programmes.
