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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...

June 2012 - Greg Nathan and Zhanna Kremez report on the ways that franchisors are addressing the growing challenges posed by online retailing

August 2018 – A recent news story about a franchisee who posted some ill-advised adverts on Facebook and the media storm that followed illustrates ...

March 2019 - If franchisors want to help franchisees build better businesses, they need to invest in themselves

OCR Cut to 2.5%  

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?

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...

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

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...