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February 2009 - Reality television gives a false impression of franchising to intending franchisees and franchisors

Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry

Attracting potential franchisees means a franchisor needs to present their opportunity in the best possible light. That means showing them what it ...

4 February 2016 - McDonald’s New Zealand is to invest millions of dollars in a nutritional improvement programme that will see reductions in sugar,...

April 2020 - Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants draws on past experience to offer some practical pointers on navigating through the current u...

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?

Nathan Bonney suggests a rethink of the franchise recruitment process

From the Archives: June 2020 - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights

April 2020 – Facing redundancy? Simon Lord discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise

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

Entering into business with someone you’ve only just met should involve careful research, says Sally Knight

15 May 2024 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac says spring will come for New Zealand, although we need to do the hard yards through winter...

June 2017 - What are the latest ideas in food franchising? What are the issues and what are the challenges? Simon Lord asks some local experts for ...

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?

Manage your knowledge and be more competitive. Leith Oliver suggests some tools to help you make the most of this most vital of assets

What do new franchisees need to know about tax matters? Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants offers a guide

If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide

July 2022 – Franchising has its own jargon which can be pretty confusing to the newcomer. Here’s a guide to help you understand what it all means.

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

From the Archives - September 2011 - Nathan Bonney offers some tips on what new franchisees should look for from a training programme

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...

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...

March 2005 - Out of school and into business? Teens and 20s are increasingly finding franchising offers a great way to get into a business of their...

Bad publicity can happen to any company at any time. We look at some recent situations and offer practical advice for franchisors and franchisees o...

When franchises advertise ‘opportunities nationwide’, they mean it. Simon Lord finds good reasons why business buyers should look outside the cities