Strength In Numbers
Article
Franchisees are feeling much more positive than independent small business owners. Why does buying a franchise give you such big advantages over go...
Danger Signals
Article
Beware – some business opportunities may not be all they seem
How long do franchisees keep their businesses?
Article
In May 2012 we were asked by a reader what the average length of time is that franchisees stay with a franchise system in New Zealand. It's longer ...
Calls for rental support ignored by Government
Article
2 September 2021 – The Franchise Association is among the organisations supporting an Opposition plan to support small businesses facing rental dem...
BE CYBER SAFE
Article
Wynn Williams on navigating AI, security and cyber washing in business
Public, private, partnership?
Article
Dr Callum Floyd discusses the impact of private equity and listed company ownership on franchisors and franchisees
Why Buy A New Franchise?
Article
12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one
Franchising and the fame game
Article
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...
Tax cuts for small business to offset wage increases?
Article
31 October 2017 - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is looking at offering tax breaks for small businesses to ease the burden of incremental increases ...
Franchise Awards 2016 RESULTS
- learning from experience
Article
12 November 2016 – The top titles this year have gone to franchises with decades of experience - and home-grown franchises took the majority of th...
Stronger Together
Article
Want to own your own business? Buying a franchise can provide you with some big advantages over going it alone
franchising for CHINESE IMMIGRANTS
Article
March 2011 - Chinese immigrants are increasingly turning to franchising as a way of getting into business in New Zealand. Simon Lord hears expert o...
LIVING THE LIFE
Opportunity Profile
First time business owner finds his new niche with Mizin cabin hire franchise
Woolgro
Opportunity
Woolgro is a proven system to establish premium lawns using our innovative pre-seeded lawn mats, all year round. The Woolgro lawn mat naturally ins...
Aramex - Courier Franchisee
Opportunity
Aramex, formerly Fastway Couriers, is an award-winning franchise system that provides local and national courier and freight services at competitiv...
Redundancy – time to be your own boss?
Article
April 2020 – Facing redundancy? Simon Lord discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise
A QUESTION OF FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete suggests the right questions to ask about funding a franchise business
Aramex - Regional Franchisee
Master License
Aramex, formerly Fastway Couriers, is an award-winning franchise system that provides local and national courier and freight services at competitiv...
OneTeam Chartered Accountants
Advisor
OneTeam is a Chartered Accounting practice dedicated to delivering specialised services in accounting, bookkeeping and business advisory. Our exper...
Night 'n Day Foodstores
Opportunity
The Night ‘n Day Foodstore franchise, New Zealand’s leading convenience store chain offers group buying, uniformed image, full staff training, assi...
Quinovic Property Management
Opportunity
NZ’s preferred national residential property management service since 1988. Build a profitable and highly scalable business with a steady, secure i...
CACI celebrates 25th birthday
Article
June 2019 - The New Zealand franchise opened its doors back in 1994
Housing policy to boost business ownership?
Article
24 March 2021 – Broker says housing policy could make buying a business a more attractive option for investors - but how many will do it?
Macca’s celebrates breakfast birthday with 130,000 Kiwis
Article
25 July 2013 - To celebrate 20 years of serving Kiwis breakfast, McDonald’s NZ is giving away up to 130,000 free breakfasts this coming Monday morn...
BurgerFuel and top chef launch new gourmet product
Article
2 June 2020 - BurgerFuel has joined forces with Al Brown & Co. to create a limited edition burger with some New York deli flavour
Speedy Signs - design, manufacture, install
Advisor
With over 25 years in business, Speedy Signs brings proven experience, expertise and a trusted nationwide footprint to franchise signage. Our Natio...
Why are visa changes costing franchisee employers more?
Article
June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Simon Lord looks at what li...
Who pays for price promotions?
Article
Franchisors and franchisees should be wary of how they structure sales promotions
7 good and 7 bad reasons for buying a franchise
Article
It's important to buy a business for the right reasons, but how do you know the difference between a good reason and a bad reason?
PROPERTY PEOPLE
Opportunity Profile
A clear vision, big goals, and solid backing has produced a fast-growing business for this Quinovic franchisee
