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Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise

In this extract from her recently re-published book, Ann Andrews writes a letter to help new franchisees know what to expect

Philip Morrison provides an introduction to what you need to think about when franchising a business

What makes a franchise such a good choice as a long-term investment?

Lance Hargreaves of specialist franchise lawyers Goodwin Turner suggests some legal aspects to consider when buying a franchise as a long-term inve...

11 April 2022 –  Latest findings from a survey commissioned by Prospa reveal that, when a business needs money, 38 percent of business owners will ...

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

In an era of rising costs, Geotech Information Services explain why franchise network planning and optimisation matters more than ever

There's no excuse for cutting corners when buying a franchise

With interest rates dropping, agriculture doing well and tourism improving, disposable income is projected to increase, prompting more people to lo...

McDonald’s New Zealand’s founding father, Hugh Morris, has passed away in Auckland after a long battle with ill health.

June 2020 – Stewart Germann and Khushbu Sundarji review lessons from three recent cases involving well-known New Zealand franchises.

2nd October 2008 - Kamikaze conflicts and publicising disputes can lead to disaster

Women-led businesses could contribute an additional $10bn a year to New Zealand’s GDP if barriers to entry were addressed, according to a new Westp...

October 2014 - A recent UK case saw Mercedes-Benz as franchisor and five of its dealers (franchisees) fined over £2.8 million for infringing UK com...

April 2023 – A new book by a franchise veteran provides good advice for anyone wanting to be their own boss

Three quiet heroes have been honoured for their contributions to franchising

An AU$29 million payout for up to 90,000 current and former KFC workers sets a precedent for other franchises in Australia. New Zealand operates un...

Immigrants preying on immigrants is bad news for franchising

23 February ­– New legislation amending anti-cartels legislation would mean franchises need to be more careful than ever to ensure proper compliance

A New World franchisee has been named Outstanding Maori Business Leader for 2016

When planning a conference for franchisees, what do you need to know? Here's a helpful list from a professional events manager.

January 2020 – A half-day seminar next month is aimed at helping franchisors resolve relationship issues

4 June 2020 - Proposed action on a deal to force commercial rent negotiations after months of inactivity is being condemned as 'too little, too late'

Lessons drawn from two former Four Square businesses show that when a franchisee is penalised for exploitation of workers, especially immigrants, i...

18 June 2019 – Liquor store franchisee fined after failing to address employment issues