Finalists announced for 2022 Franchise Awards
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30 September 2022 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are fighting for honours in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Here's the lis...
New Life Members recognised
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11 November 2017 – The Franchise Association has awarded Life Memberships to three people who have made considerable contributions to the growth of...
Toyworld
Opportunity
New Zealand’s largest independent toy retailing group has been in operation since 1976.
The Installation Company (TIC)
Opportunity
The Installation Company (TIC) is seeking hands-on operators to run their own signage installation and maintenance business. Work with local busine...
Tapping Into Traditional Values
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Traditional values retain a lot of appeal, says Simon Lord. Franchising can offer a way to tap into them profitably
How to approach franchising your business
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Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts
The Fundamentals Of Franchise Funding
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Westpac’s Daniel Cloete says that, whatever the economy does, the basics of good business remain unchanged
Hire A Hubby
Opportunity
New Zealand's first choice for professional property maintenance and renovation services. Started in 1996, Hire A Hubby started with a tongue in ch...
Discovery Days help potential franchisees learn about opportunities
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October 2009 - Discovery Days, when groups of potential franchisees visit franchisors, are common practice overseas - but haven't taken off in New ...
Black & White Coffee Cartel
Opportunity
Join the third wave of coffee today. Exciting opportunities to join NZ's rapidly growing first micro-roasting coffee company franchise. Offering tu...
The Induction App
Advisor
Strong Starts. Stronger Organisations. The Induction App is a multi-award-winning platform that transforms new Franchisee onboarding journeys by di...
Sacking The Boss: 9 reasons why managers buy franchises
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Franchising helps experienced executives, managers and salespeople get off the corporate treadmill and into their own business
How Can I Franchise My Business Safely?
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How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising pl...
Make your move, make your mark
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What do you want from a franchise, and why? How and when are you going about getting it? We look at your expectations versus the reality of owning ...
Making A Fair Deal
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Maurice Walker, Peter Woods and Janine McCartney discuss the ways franchisors and franchisees should communicate before any franchise is sold in or...
Foodstuffs announces ban on plastic microbeads
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7 June 2017 – Foodstuffs has announced that New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square supermarkets will be microbead-free nationwide from 1 July 2017.
Mobile payments made easier for franchisees
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August 2018 – Small to medium business owners and franchisees can now receive card payments, send invoices, quotes and receipts using Westpac NZ’s ...
BurgerFuel launches rescued bread-based beer
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5 October 2022 - Bread into beer into buns: BurgerFuel, in collaboration with Citizen Collective, is launching a craft beer made from rescued surpl...
Book Review - Be your own boss
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April 2023 – A new book by a franchise veteran provides good advice for anyone wanting to be their own boss
MAKE YOUR ADVERTISING COUNT
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Franchise New Zealand media knows franchising and is proving it with results.
STRONG SYSTEMS SUPPORT FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete provides valuable advice on securing and structuring the right funding to ensure franchise success
Heritage Homes NZ
Opportunity
Building new character homes - built for the future, inspired by the past.
When change creates opportunity
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Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers
Green Homes NZ
Opportunity
We design and build higher performing and energy efficient homes for Kiwis.
It's All About You
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Glenice Riley suggests some smart things to think about when buying a franchise
Why use a lawyer?
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There's no excuse for cutting corners when buying a franchise
The emotional roller coaster of franchise ownership
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What’s it really like being a franchisee? In this edited extract from his new book, US speaker and former franchisee Scott Greenberg describes his ...
What makes great franchisees tick?
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Findings from the Franchise Relationships Institute originally released in 2011 show that having good family and social support is a major predicto...
New Palmers store brings a fresh approach to retail in Petone
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2 August 2018 - Petone and Hutt locals are about to experience a fresh approach to garden retail.
Why Buy A New Franchise?
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12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one