Seven Ingredients To Financial Success
Article
Too many businesses decline or fail to perform as well as they could because the owners or managers lack financial skills and the ability to pay at...
How Are Franchises Responding to Recession?
Article
Franchises tend to do pretty well in a recession, but that doesn't mean that franchisors or franchisees can afford to be complacent. Franchises whi...
Eat Fighter: rivals co-operate in battle of the brands
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7 October 2020 – Two of New Zealand’s best-known food franchises are going head-to-head to win customers
Pressing the right buttons
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Don’t treat others as YOU would like to be treated but as THEY would like to be treated, says Allison Mooney. It can make all the difference to the...
The Coffee Club celebrates 10 years in New Zealand
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30 November 2015 - The Coffee Club New Zealand is celebrating 10 years in business today
GDP estimates show widespread regional economic growth
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10 May 2018 – The latest GDP estimates from the MBIE show New Zealand’s regions to be growing strongly over the past five years with parts of the S...
Harrisons Solar
Opportunity
Harrisons Solar is one of the most successful franchise businesses in New Zealand and is experiencing very high customer demand across the country....
Survey review: new franchises require care
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SEP 2019 - A large number of new franchises have launched on to the New Zealand market over the last five years. Simon Lord suggests some things to...
Immigration: The State of the Nation
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Immigration provides a vital contribution to New Zealand society; its economy, its resources, and its communities. It enables families to reunite, ...
2017 survey confirms NZ is the most franchised country in the world
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The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check
The Coffee Guy
Opportunity
The Coffee Guy is New Zealand's largest mobile coffee franchise system. The secret to our success is ensuring our franchisees have the support that...
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 ...
CLEAN & BRIGHT
Opportunity Profile
Automated Speed Queen-equipped laundromat proves to be an ideal diversification strategy
NZ Franchise Awards 2019 Results: RIGHT FIRST TIME
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9 November 2019 – Getting it right first time is what franchising is all about - and Pukeko Rental Managers did exactly that with a stunning new e...
Franchise Awards 2012/2013 - Star of Bethlehem shines at franchise awards
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November 2012 - New Zealand's top franchisee comes from Bay of Plenty as The Coffee Club takes both major titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchi...
Just Rewards
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New Zealand’s top franchisees of 2017 are a semi-retired couple who believe in working smarter, not harder. They also prove that some of the best o...
Side hustle franchises
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Can a franchise be a part-time business or a passive investment?
Listed Australian franchise under fire
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19 December 2017 - A series of articles overseas has accused one of Australia’s largest franchisors of causing multiple franchisee failures through...
Turning Redundancy Into Reinvention
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Why franchising could be a golden ticket to a secure future when redundancy strikes
BUILDING A SOLID FUTURE
Opportunity Profile
Urban Homes franchise offers strong prospects in New Zealand’s home construction industry
Helping franchisees #9 – taking social responsibility
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With all sorts of businesses facing unprecedented times, how are big franchisors helping both their franchisees and the wider community? We talk to...
Franchisors take action on cheating franchisees
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18 September 2018 – Two more franchisees found guilty of historic wage and visa breaches have lost their businesses
REWARDING RESILIENCE
Opportunity Profile
The Coffee Club franchisee brushes off challenges to build high performing team
HEALTH & SAFETY OBLIGATIONS
from the perspective of a franchisor
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A reader asks, ‘As a new franchisor, how can I protect my business from being damaged or sued if a franchisee doesn’t take proper care and injures ...
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF INCOME GUARANTEES
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Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...
give your franchise A HEAD START
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How can you best prepare for running your own business? Lorraine Lord takes some advice
Final report recommends licensing of franchisors in Australia
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February 2024 – The latest in a long series of reviews of the franchise sector in Australia has recommended the licensing of franchisors. Jason Geh...
Franchise Awards 2013/2014 - Unique double as history repeats
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Bethlehem’s Ivy Joe stays on top as New Zealand's top franchisee and The Coffee Club reigns supreme in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards for...
Franchise Awards 2004 - Full Results
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Commercial cleaning company Cleantastic cleaned up at the 2004 Franchise Awards, taking the Westpac Supreme Award, sharing the ANZ Franchise System...
GST for beginners
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If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide
