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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...

At least half of your waking hours are spent working for someone else. If that is what you want, and you find your work fulfilling, that’s great. B...

May 2011 - A US body called the Coalition of Franchisee Associations has called for the introduction of a ‘Bill of Rights’ for franchisees, while a...

Westpac’s Franchise Team has been working with franchisors and franchisees throughout New Zealand to find practical solutions to the cashflow crisi...

When you’re running a small business, sometimes it’s hard to find the time to plan ahead. One of the benefits of being a franchisee can be that you...

February 2024 – The latest in a long series of reviews of the franchise sector in Australia has recommended the licensing of franchisors. Jason Geh...

What are the benefits and drawbacks of working together with your spouse? Simon Lord talks to three couples who are partners in life and work

Giles Brown & Daniel Munns outline changes in technology that offer new efficiencies, new opportunities and new threats for franchisees and fra...

May 2020 - Westpac’s latest Quarterly Economic Overview suggests that Covid-19 will cast a shadow over the economy for years, but that recovery wil...

What does buying a franchise really teach you? Simon Lord asked New Zealand’s best franchisees from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards of 201...

Donna Ferrall reveals what new franchisees need to know about buying a food business to ensure you bite off only what you can chew

Westpac’s Daniel Cloete says that, whatever the economy does, the basics of good business remain unchanged

From our archives - March 2004. Carlos Spencer takes up a new challenge as a franchisee with Esquires Coffee House.

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

How buying a franchise can put you in control of achieving your personal and financial ambitions

When the earthquake struck Canterbury, how did franchisees and franchisors fare? Crispin Caldicott finds out

Setting up a home-based business can be a challenge, but doing it properly will save you a great deal of time, frustration and money in the long ru...

How do you turn a poorly-performing franchise into a good one? Greg Snell shares some experiences from 30 years of trouble-shooting

June 2010 - Craig Weston and Estelle Logan look at some of the issues surrounding changes in the GST regime

From our archives - He started a sandwich shop to finance his way through college - by 1996. there were over 11,000 Subway stores around the world....

As the weather improves at last, some people are already having to return to work. Would owning your own business give you more of what you desire?...

With lessons for buyers and sellers alike, the 2024 New Zealand Prospective Franchisee Research survey is the second in a series conducted by Franc...

Greg Nathan discusses how to get franchisee buy-in and commitment to change

Immigration provides a vital contribution to New Zealand society; its economy, its resources, and its communities. It enables families to reunite, ...

How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? Here are some lessons from 2020.

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment

Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...

December 2009 - What can new migrants expect when they buy a franchise – and what should they look out for? Philip Morrison offers some advice

Franchise lawyer David Foster explains what to expect in a franchise agreement and what it means for your future.