NZ Franchise Awards 2018 - Results - IT’S BUSINESS TIME
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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...
Clean break - Franchisee retires after 24 years
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After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...
Cutting through the jargon - a guide to common clauses in franchise agreements
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Franchise lawyer David Foster explains what to expect in a franchise agreement and what it means for your future.
Franchise sector strengthened as leaders join forces
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16 March 2015 - Franchise New Zealand has joined forces with the Franchise Association to promote franchising to more people than ever
What does the franchisor do for franchisees?
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What have the Romans done for us? That's one of the classic lines from Monty Python's "Life of Brian" - but it will sound familiar to any franchiso...
Home services franchisor ditches brother, repays franchisees
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10 June 2015 – Mr Green has responded to a series of negative articles by terminating a master licence agreement held by the franchisor’s brother
Survey confirms steadily improving outlook for franchising
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The 2026 Franchising Outlook survey found higher confidence levels in general business conditions and system growth prospects, although a shortage ...
How far is fair?
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Australian legislation may impact global franchise model
Service provider award reflects confidence and trust
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The Franchise Coach has been named New Zealand's Service Provider of the Year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards 2009/2010.
First 5-star rating for New Zealand franchise
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Anytime Fitness NZ achieves first 5-star accreditation for franchise network performance under FRANdata's new New Zealand Franchise Rating Scale.
On The Move
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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...
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 ...
Who Can Legally Sell A Franchise?
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Do you need special qualifications to sell a franchise? Yes and no - Stewart Germann clarifies the laws about selling franchise opportunities
Lawyer threatens court action over copied franchise agreements
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A prominent New Zealand franchise law firm has reached settlement after threatening legal action over the copying of one of its franchise agreements
NZ law firm Highly Commended in Global Franchise Awards
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Stewart Germann Law Office has achieved international recognition in the Best Franchise Law Firm category of the 2025 Global Franchise Awards.
Time To Take The Con Out of Consultant
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April 2008 - With regulation in the air for franchising, is it time to regulate franchise consultants too?
New Life Members for FANZ
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November 2022 - The Franchise Association has appointed three new Life Members in recognition of their long-term contribution to the franchise sector
Law Society's franchise agreement plan under fire
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February 2011 - A plan by the Auckland District Law Society Inc to launch a standard format franchise agreement has drawn immediate fire from franc...
Lessons Of A Lifetime
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June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking
Building great franchise teams - NZ seminars
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Three seminars being held online and in person in October are designed to give franchisor teams the tools they need to help franchisees get the mos...
Walking on air
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The Flooring Design franchise model has today been recognised as a very high performing brand on the New Zealand Franchise Rating Scale™
New Zealand franchising outlook and trends?
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How are we feeling about franchising in New Zealand in early 2025? What are the trends, challenges and opportunities for growth?
Strengthening Franchising Through Regulation
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December 2007 - Gehan Gunasekara adds his thoughts to the debate on franchise legislation. He argues that New Zealand should follow its own path in...
Finalists announced for Franchise Awards
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14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Brand aid – lockdown solution for franchisees
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24 September 2021 - When one franchise had too much work and the other had too little, two well-known franchise brands worked together
Thinking Ahead
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Lance Hargreaves of specialist franchise lawyers Goodwin Turner suggests some legal aspects to consider when buying a franchise as a long-term inve...
Sad loss to the franchise community
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8 July 2024 - Franchise New Zealand is saddened to learn of the death of David Munn, one of New Zealand's franchise pioneers
Second Opinion on Court of Appeal's Due Diligence Decision
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1 April 2009 - Franchisors shouldn't rejoice too soon over the recent Court of Appeal decision in the James Home Services case
InXpress crowned champions at Global Franchise Awards
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31 May 2021 – At the Global Franchise Awards, 2021, InXpress showed they’re in a class of their own when they won not just the White Collar Franchi...
Buyer beware - are you seeing the whole picture?
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August 2022 – A recent advertisement for a franchise opportunity in the USA has drawn attention for making claims that rely heavily on the small pr...