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They can’t afford not to – whatever some people might think, says Simon Lord, in this popular article from our archives (first published in 2015)

Updated 13 October 2016 - Poolwerx won the top title at the Australian Franchise Awards last night, with franchisee awards being spread over four d...

Younger, more diverse buyers are increasingly entering the market as older owners step aside.  

March 2012 - A New Zealand Herald report says franchise consultant Campbell Spencer ‘has left a string of unhappy clients who say they spent thousa...

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

3 September 2022 – A new immigration scheme being introduced later this month could open up opportunities for larger investment franchises. Simon L...

3 April 2024 – New infringement penalties for employers who take advantage of migrant workers could see them lose accredited employer status, face ...

After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...

Philip Morrison has evaluated more franchises than most. Here he shares some of his experience

Simon Lord shares lessons learned from over 30 years of owning an independent small business

Are your customers ready to embrace facial recognition payment technology?

Prominent franchise specialist lawyer and notary Stewart Germann has been internationally recognised for his outstanding contribution to the notari...

27 July 2018 – Figures show increasing interest in franchising from potential buyers

Thinking of buying a business? Leith Oliver helps you to calculate what it might be worth to you, and offers some thoughts on franchise fees and go...

25 June 2020 – Franchisees could lose their businesses and staff their jobs after long-awaited rent relief legislation delayed again

Want to choose where you work, when you work and who you work with? Buying a franchise allows you to make a new start in your own business

How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising pl...

17 August 2016 - Findings from a nationwide study suggest that most Kiwi diners (70 percent) prefer casual dining over a formal setting, and that e...

Mina Phillips and Simon Lord look at how two New Zealand franchises are expanding overseas.

How do franchisors work out what is a viable territory for a franchisee? Do franchise buyers need a territory at all? Callum Floyd explains

Protect your own interests as you assess any franchise business opportunity. Translated versions of this article are available in Hindi, Traditiona...

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...

14 October 2021 – New research from AUT confirms international trends that many people across a range of different roles are considering changing t...

A special series looking at how franchisors are helping their franchisees during lockdown. In this first case study, we talk to V.I.P. Home Services