Economists forecast better growth, lower inflation
Article
2 February 2024 – Respected economic consultancy Infometrics is forecasting an improved economic outlook for New Zealand, with better GDP growth an...
THE POWER OF THE MASTER FRANCHISE
Article
Behind many international franchise brands in New Zealand sits a local operator with the rights to build the market. For the right investor, a mast...
FiSBO Property
Opportunity
FiSBO® is New Zealand’s only hybrid real estate marketing company, replacing what agents do with our proven technology and marketing services. We a...
Kitchen Studio
Opportunity
Established in 1984, Kitchen Studio is recognised as New Zealand’s Most Trusted kitchen brand. Offering franchisees a compelling opportunity to bui...
NZ Franchise Awards 2023 Results
BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
Article
11 November 2023 – This year’s Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards were among the most hotly-contested ever, and it was fitting that there were tw...
Economic outlook and the impact on franchising
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May 2020 - Westpac’s latest Quarterly Economic Overview suggests that Covid-19 will cast a shadow over the economy for years, but that recovery wil...
YOUR BUYERS GUIDE
Article
Part-time, full-time, indoors, outdoors, retail or restaurant: whatever type of business you’re interested in, there’s a franchise to suit. If you’...
Blinds On Location
Opportunity
A mobile blinds and curtains business built for freedom, profit and simplicity – combining premium products, proven systems and serious earning pot...
Reducing the stress of business ownership
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18 June 2019 – A new survey shows that running your own business can be stressful and frustrating. How does being part of a franchise help?
Crest PropertyCare
Opportunity
Enjoy growing a profitable business while enjoying a flexible workday by becoming a franchisee with Crest PropertyCare. By working side-by-side wit...
Home services franchisor ditches brother, repays franchisees
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10 June 2015 – Mr Green has responded to a series of negative articles by terminating a master licence agreement held by the franchisor’s brother
CrestClean
Opportunity
Looking for a simple business with low risk and high profit margins - where you can enjoy a great lifestyle? A CrestClean franchise ticks all the b...
Franchise Awards 2002 - Full Results
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This year's Franchise Awards were the most competitive yet. Our full report details all the winners and explains what made them stand out from the ...
NZ Franchise Awards 2022 Results:
YOU BEAUTY!
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12 November 2022 – Two home-grown beauty brands starred at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Both were Supreme Award winners for the first ...
Lower card fees planned for small businesses
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10 December 2020 – Government plans hard cap for merchant services fees to encourage contactless payment; consultation sought
Make your move, make your mark
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What do you want from a franchise, and why? How and when are you going about getting it? We look at your expectations versus the reality of owning ...
Do some business owners earn less than minimum wage?
Article
Do recent IRD statistics on 'self-employment' income levels tell the whole story?
New year? New start!
Article
Ready for a change? Is it time to get into a business of your own? Is a franchise a good option? What do you need to do first?
South Island Franchising
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March 2009 - Simon Lord looks at the opportunities and issues facing franchise buyers and franchisors in the South Island
Employees or Franchisees?
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Franchising isn’t just for big businesses, suggests Tereza Murray. It can be a viable alternative to the hassle of employing staff – and if you wan...
VISION – Looking at the long term when buying a franchise
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Building a great business takes time. Can buying a franchise help you achieve your financial and life goals?
Why Buy A New Franchise?
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12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one
NZ home services group hits half-billion heights
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March 2024 – Kiwi franchise group Traffic has reached a major milestone this March, with over half a billion dollars of work completed and a new ...
Developing Excellence - the history of the New Zealand Franchise Awards
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We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world
What's in a name - franchisee or franchise owner?
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An article from our archives (December 2011) explores the implications of varying the terminology used in franchising.
LONG-TENURE FRANCHISEE RECOGNITION
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A number of the country's longest tenure franchisees received special recognition at the 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Franchise Association recognises Past Chairs
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The Franchise Association of New Zealand formally recognised the contribution of its Past Chairs at a recent function
Why move to the regions to buy a business?
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When franchises advertise ‘opportunities nationwide’, they mean it. Simon Lord finds good reasons why business buyers should look outside the cities
Another big brand franchisee alleged to have underpaid immigrant staff
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12 July 2017 - An Australian Subway franchisee is facing court action over alleged underpayment of an immigrant worker. It's the latest in a series...
Risk versus Reward
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Philip Morrison has evaluated more franchises than most. Here he shares some of his experience
