Franchise Awards 1999 - Full Results
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November 1999 - For the third time in five years, the Franchisee of the Year title has gone to Christchurch, while Green Acres finally took the Fra...
How would capital gains tax affect the franchise sector?
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25 February 2019 – With a proposed capital gains tax the major talking point at the moment, Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at poss...
The naked franchisor - calculating and collecting franchise fees
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Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...
The Fastway Story - Part 2: Beyond Australasia
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In the second of two articles from 2005 on building a global franchise, the founder of Fastway Couriers, Bill McGowan, discusses the development of...
250 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRANCHISOR
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What do you need to know before you buy a franchise? Here's a comprehensive list of over 250 vital questions to ask the franchisor that will help y...
Helping franchisees through Covid-19
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How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? We’ve been finding out what franchis...
Mercedes-Benz collusion case has lessons for NZ franchisors and franchisees
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October 2014 - A recent UK case saw Mercedes-Benz as franchisor and five of its dealers (franchisees) fined over £2.8 million for infringing UK com...
Australia proposes licensing franchisors
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6 November 2023 – Australia already has one of the most regulated franchise sectors in the world. Now the ACCC wants to introduce a licensing syste...
Property Service Franchise Systems
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Commercial cleaning business. Wide range of property services. Waikato based business with opportunities in Hamilton city, Cambridge, Te Kuiti and ...
Survey shows need for action on commercial leases; is NZ First blocking?
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10 May 2020 – Updated: NZ First said to be blocking Government action on commercial rents; new survey reveals extent of problem
Will it make money?
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Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
Franchise Awards 2008 - Full Results
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Paramount Commercial Cleaning has been named New Zealand's top franchise for 2008 in a stunning victory for the home-grown system. The Supreme Awar...
Class action possible in Green Acres case
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March 2010 - With the case against Green Acres master franchisee Keith Lapham due to come to court shortly, some of his alleged victims are threate...
FRANCHISED VS. COMPANY-OWNED
– study spreads new light on performance
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April 2014 - It’s commonly said that a franchised outlet will perform significantly better than a company-owned outlet within the same system, but ...
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.
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
FAST FOOD WARS
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In a market where businesses in general have been struggling with rising costs and customers are watching their wallets, fast food and takeaways se...
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.
Speaking terms - buying and selling a franchise
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What happens to the franchise agreement when you buy or sell an existing franchise? Michael Bright provides a brief guide
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.