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Want to own your own business? Buying a franchise can provide you with some big advantages over going it alone

Franchisees are feeling much more positive than independent small business owners. Why does buying a franchise give you such big advantages over go...

June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking

There are over 2,000 home services franchisees in New Zealand. What is the appeal of this franchise sector, and what should you look for? Simon Lor...

In this extract from her recently re-published book, Ann Andrews writes a letter to help new franchisees know what to expect

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...

Dr Callum Floyd describes how to franchise a business and build business value

Is a franchise just a buying group with more fees? Colin Taylor explores the differences

Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated

29 October 2021 – The recent announcement of mandatory vaccination requirements for certain sectors, including hospitality, hairdressers and gyms, ...

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

Franchising isn’t just for big businesses, suggests Tereza Murray. It can be a viable alternative to the hassle of employing staff – and if you wan...

Franchising isn’t all about owner/operators and small business. In this 2015 article, Simon Lord talked to some of the franchisees taking the oppor...

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...

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

We take a look at what mindset new generations of franchise buyers need to bring with them, how they are finding their information, and what franch...

In the second of two articles from 2005 on building a global franchise, the founder of Fastway Couriers, Bill McGowan, discusses the development of...

It’s been 10 years since the start of the new millennium. Simon Lord examines what the decade has brought for franchisors and franchisees

Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but there’s still an element of risk involved. That’s why using the right adv...

Want to know what a franchise is really like? Ask the people who are already there

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

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

How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?

New Zealand has more franchise systems per capita than any other country in the world. Here is a guide to this exciting sector

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

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

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 ...

Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts

How do you decide whether a business opportunity is right for you? Here’s a guide to working it out with links to all the resources you need to mak...