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It’s been 10 years since the start of the new millennium. Simon Lord examines what the decade has brought for franchisors and franchisees

Professional advisors are sometimes criticised by franchisors for not really understanding franchising. In this article from our archives, here's h...

Why do some franchise networks build on their success while others go downhill? Win Robinson shares some secrets and asks the provocative question ...

September 2009 - In the last 10 years McDonald's has changed from fast food fatty to green salad goody. Why was it necessary - and how were franchi...

Mobile franchises are a popular and affordable way to get into a business of your own, but what’s it really like being on the road every day? We as...

A book published in 2011 by Rosemary Hepözden tells the story of how McDonald’s came to New Zealand and documents its first 35 years here. In this ...

September 2025 - If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, there are hundreds of different opportunities in New Zealand. Here’s a guide t...

The Sparkies were sparkling and Jesters came out laughing at the 2005 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

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

December 2007 - Gehan Gunasekara adds his thoughts to the debate on franchise legislation. He argues that New Zealand should follow its own path in...

New Zealand has more franchises per capita than any other country. How do you tell the difference between the good and the great? What do quality f...

Buying the right franchise can take the fear out of starting your own business – but how do you choose a good one? Simon Lord suggests what to look...

Every business owner needs to keep an eye on their bottom line. Simon Lord shares some real-life examples of the ways companies are helping franchi...

At the very heart of any franchise relationship is a lengthy legal document - the franchise agreement. But what should you expect to find in one, a...

Franchise buyers are faced with more choice than ever these days, so how do you choose one that will work for you? Glenice Riley helps you narrow d...

12 November 2016 – The top titles this year have gone to franchises with decades of experience - and home-grown franchises took the majority of th...

10 November 2018 ­– Business-to-business franchises proved there’s more to franchising than burgers when they took out the top titles at the Westpa...

12 November 2012 - turnover and the number of franchise systems increased, but the number of franchisees was down for the first time