Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers
Advisor
Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers aims to provide a modern, friendly, client-focused and efficient approach to your legal business requirements, wi...
ten years of change -
IMPROVING THE MODEL
Article
In the second part of our review of the last decade in New Zealand franchising, we look at the way that systems and perceptions have changed
Interim injunctions
Article
December 2024 - Khushbu Sundarji and Stewart Germann review two recent franchising cases involving obtaining interim injunctions.
Passion - Do What You Love
Article
Could you turn your passion into a business of your own? Simon Lord looks at how buying a franchise can help you achieve your dream
HOW MUCH
could I sell my franchise for?
Article
May 2012 - I own a franchise and am thinking about selling it. Can you give me any direction on who I could talk to regarding valuing an existing f...
No law can save a fool in a hurry
Article
Some people won’t take advice when they need it - and won't take advice after they've got themselves into trouble, either
FRANCHISED VS. COMPANY-OWNED
– study spreads new light on performance
Article
April 2014 - It’s commonly said that a franchised outlet will perform significantly better than a company-owned outlet within the same system, but ...
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ADVICE
Article
Why do you need a lawyer to check a franchise agreement before you sign?
Employment Law Changes - training material
Article
The following material has been provided by Employment New Zealand to help business owners and franchisors understand the impact of the changes to ...
Change Your Life
Article
How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?
GETTING EMPLOYMENT RIGHT IN FRANCHISING
Article
Abhay Kolhe of MBIE’s Employment System Guidance & Engagement team provides case studies and useful planning tools to help franchisors and fran...
Eyes on the future
Article
March 2015 - A young Mt Maunganui woman has been recognised as one of the next generation leaders in the global franchise industry
FRANCHISE ECONOMICS
Article
Australia shifts their focus on franchisee ROI from best practice to legal expectation. Dr Callum Floyd explores the impact for New Zealand franchises
Iridium Partners
Advisor
Whether you’re a franchisor seeking growth or an aspiring franchisee searching for the right opportunity, we’re here to help. Our experienced franc...
2003 Survey of Franchising - Highlights
Article
The Franchising Survey 2003 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check
Lost In Translation
Article
Franchises don't always transfer successfully from one country to another. Simon Lord looks at the lessons to be learned from past experience and W...
Dealing With Bad Press
Article
Bad publicity can happen to any company at any time. We look at some recent situations and offer practical advice for franchisors and franchisees o...
PROPERTY LEASING
- getting the right place at the right price
Article
December 2011 - How do you get the right deal on a property lease? Simon Lord asks the experts
handling disputes via media
A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Article
June 2012 - Two franchise disputes have been featured on high-profile television programmes recently. Here, David Munn expands upon his comments in...
Second Opinion on Court of Appeal's Due Diligence Decision
Article
1 April 2009 - Franchisors shouldn't rejoice too soon over the recent Court of Appeal decision in the James Home Services case
Paramount Services
Opportunity
A Paramount Services franchise is a safe and affordable way to own your own business. When you become a franchisee we will provide you with enough ...
Court of Appeal decision bolsters protection for franchisors
Article
April 2010 - Last year’s judgement by the Court of Appeal that upheld the effectiveness of notices to franchise buyers that they should get their o...
Who owns the customers?
High Court declines franchisor's bid for interim injunction
Article
31 March 2014 – The High Court has declined to grant an interim injunction restraining an ex-franchisee from continuing to trade following the expi...
Making A Fair Deal
Article
Maurice Walker, Peter Woods and Janine McCartney discuss the ways franchisors and franchisees should communicate before any franchise is sold in or...
Master Franchising - Global Opportunities
Article
Stewart Germann draws some lessons from experience for those importing and exporting franchise brands
It's All About You
Article
Glenice Riley suggests some smart things to think about when buying a franchise
BEFORE YOU FRANCHISE: FIVE PILLARS FOR A STRONG AND RESPONSIBLE START
Article
Dr Callum Floyd of Franchize Consultants explains what you should do to prepare your business for long-term success if you are thinking about adopt...
MYOB
Advisor
MYOB offers easy online accounting software that has everything you need to take care of your franchise business, including payroll solutions. Whet...
DECAMPING FRANCHISEE leaves gym franchisors fuming
Article
June 2011 - A franchisee stripped bare an Auckland gym in an overnight raid that has left the franchisors with a bitter taste
Pie Rolla’s
Opportunity
Be your own boss with Pie Rolla’s. Join the first 10 franchise partners bringing an established Auckland gourmet pie brand to New Zealand communiti...