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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...

Why is franchising so popular in New Zealand – and is it good news or bad?

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

A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed

New Zealand outlets of Wendy's and Carl's Jr. are setting world records for new burger sales

Finding business opportunities to suit a changing world

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

November 2000 - The winners of this year’s Franchise Awards set higher standards than ever. Here's our full report.

27 April 2016 - A specialist lawyer and the Franchise Association have spoken out against a new scheme which offers franchises ‘warrants of fitness...

25 February 2019 ­– With a proposed capital gains tax the major talking point at the moment, Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at poss...

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...

Legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zealand that offers a guaranteed income

May 2011 - A seminar conducted at Massey University’s Albany campus provided an interesting comparison of trans-Tasman franchising.

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

March 2016 - What can statistics about small business failure rates usefully tell us about franchising? Not a lot, suggests Simon Lord

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...

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

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...

26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue

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...

Franchise Council of Australia names tops members, recognises importance of field support staff in annual awards

19 December 2017 – Payroll calculations are continuing to catch companies out, and franchisees could be vulnerable

19 September 2018 – As New Zealand celebrates Suffrage 125, we take a look at the success of women in franchising

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...

Good franchisees are hard to find, so should they be encouraged to own more than one outlet? Win Robinson considers the issues.