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September 2009 - How much does it cost to buy a McDonald's franchise? Less than you might think.

A show of unity has emerged among U.S. franchisees of McDonald’s, with a long-running annual survey revealing unanimous opposition to newly introdu...

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...

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

31 March 2021 - The Sustainable Business Network has created a free, comprehensive toolbox to help smaller businesses act on the climate.

February 2015 - Most buyers of existing franchise units are recent immigrants. What challenges does that pose for franchisors, and where are the op...

September 2012 - Lessons from the University of Life: New Zealand’s oldest and youngest franchisees share their experiences

January 2014 - If you're considering a new start in the new year, buying a franchise can change your life. Be prepared, though - according to some ...

Some of the best-known franchises rely on personal brands created by their founders. Simon Lord talked to Rodney Wayne in December 2010 about creat...

There's no excuse for cutting corners when buying a franchise

In the first of two articles from 2005 Bill McGowan, founder of Fastway Couriers, recalls the challenges and rewards of building a global franchise...

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....

March 2005 - Out of school and into business? Teens and 20s are increasingly finding franchising offers a great way to get into a business of their...

Jason Gehrke has seen some franchisees achieve spectacular success, while others have lost it all. What makes the difference?

It was all change at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards this year as Carpet One and Fonterra Brands (Anchor) came through to take the Supreme...

March 2011 - Chinese immigrants are increasingly turning to franchising as a way of getting into business in New Zealand. Simon Lord hears expert o...

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

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

Good relationships are going to matter more than ever in 2009

May 2011 - The Australians might not believe it, but New Zealand is the most franchised country in the world. Are we approaching saturation point? ...

Gehan Gunasekara asks whether those who buy franchises really know what they are getting into, and suggests proposed changes to consumer law don't ...

What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?

16 February 2021 – The first Franchising Confidence Index survey since January 2020 shows that franchisors and specialist service providers are fee...

Simon Lord considers the opportunities and issues for immigrants looking at franchised businesses

12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one

Why franchising could be a golden ticket to a secure future when redundancy strikes

Thinking of buying or starting a business? Here are ten reasons why a franchise could be your best financial option

Daniel Cloete of Westpac answers some common questions regarding funding a franchise and the issues influencing a franchised business

Simon Lord provides answers to 10 of the questions most commonly asked about franchising.