Generate KiwiSaver
Opportunity
Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, Generate KiwiSaver Scheme is a leading provider of KiwiSaver and Managed funds. We are seeking individuals ...
The Induction App
Advisor
Strong Starts. Stronger Organisations. The Induction App is a multi-award-winning platform that transforms new Franchisee onboarding journeys by di...
measuring the differences in
TRANS-TASMAN FRANCHISING
Article
May 2011 - A seminar conducted at Massey University’s Albany campus provided an interesting comparison of trans-Tasman franchising.
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF INCOME GUARANTEES
Article
Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...
Rainaway Spouting on the Spot
Opportunity
Build a successful continuous spouting business serving residential and commercial customers. Put your sales, customer service, construction or key...
When change creates opportunity
Article
Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers
Business survival rates - when numbers fail us
Article
March 2016 - What can statistics about small business failure rates usefully tell us about franchising? Not a lot, suggests Simon Lord
Survey highlights resilience and optimism of small business owners
Article
31 May 2021 – A new study has given insight into the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the small business sector in New Zealand. Almost 60 pe...
McDonald's - The Myth & The Magic
Article
Simon Lord looks at the facts and philosophies behind McDonald's - the best-known franchise in the world
Australian report queries number of franchises
Article
7 July 2015 - A new report has questioned the size of the Australian franchise sector while finding that NZ's franchise sector ranks third internat...
Employment clampdown: penalties grow
Article
26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue
Gloria Jean's Coffees
Opportunity
Gloria Jean’s is an energetic, international award-winning café brand with a proven business model, flexible store formats and strong support syste...
The Code Four Years On
Article
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...
Australian Franchise Awards – 2013 Results
Article
Franchise Council of Australia names tops members, recognises importance of field support staff in annual awards
Follow the law on alternative holidays, says Labour Inspectorate
Article
19 December 2017 – Payroll calculations are continuing to catch companies out, and franchisees could be vulnerable
Working Together
Article
Is it your dream to run your own business with your partner or a family member? Buying a franchise can make it come true. Greg Nathan provides some...
multi-unit franchising
FAD OR STRATEGY?
Article
Good franchisees are hard to find, so should they be encouraged to own more than one outlet? Win Robinson considers the issues.
Suffrage 125 - Celebrating women in franchising
Article
19 September 2018 – As New Zealand celebrates Suffrage 125, we take a look at the success of women in franchising
Pukeko Rental Managers
Opportunity
Specialist residential property management. Lucrative business model with coaching and training. Be the best property manager in your region with s...
Milestone Homes
Opportunity
Milestone Homes delivers a proven and smart franchisee package nationwide.
The Right Side of The Law
Article
December – 2022 Might some franchisors’ attempts to help their franchisees with financing, pricing or selling cause them to fall foul of some unexp...
Regulation Off the Agenda?
Article
March 2009 - The prospect of franchise legislation seems to have receded following last year's review by the Ministry of Economic Development.
Mixed prospects for local Chinese businesses
Article
February 2017 – The economic outlook for local Chinese businesses is mixed, according to a survey by accounting software provider MYOB.
Westpac predicts NZ economy to pick up growth
Article
22 May 2019 – The latest Quarterly Economic Overview from Westpac predicts more stability in the global economy and the NZ economy to exceed 3 perc...
RISK MANAGEMENT: what happens when it all goes wrong?
Article
October 2013 - David Munn looks back at a high profile court case and analyses the risks associated with restraint of trade clauses in franchise ag...
What's in a name - franchisee or franchise owner?
Article
An article from our archives (December 2011) explores the implications of varying the terminology used in franchising.
when importing a franchise MAKES SENSE
Article
Many franchises are developed locally – but are NZ companies missing out on investing in overseas brands?
Condoms or bust? Expectations and compliance in franchising
Article
Gehan Gunasekara asks whether those who buy franchises really know what they are getting into, and suggests proposed changes to consumer law don't ...
Franchise pioneers honoured
Article
14 November 2015 - Some of the people who have made huge contributions to the growth of franchising in New Zealand were honoured at the Westpac New...
Speedy Signs
Opportunity
New Zealand’s largest signs and graphics network uses the latest technology in an exciting industry with huge opportunity. Proven systems and sound...
