What Can You Afford?
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Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial...
MAKING AN IMPACT
the importance of good photographs in franchisee recruitment
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Attracting potential franchisees means a franchisor needs to present their opportunity in the best possible light. That means showing them what it ...
Risk versus Reward
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Philip Morrison has evaluated more franchises than most. Here he shares some of his experience
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 ...
Australian report queries number of franchises
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7 July 2015 - A new report has questioned the size of the Australian franchise sector while finding that NZ's franchise sector ranks third internat...
The Franchise Coach consultancy changes hands
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9 March 2022 - Long-established consultancy business "The Franchise Coach" has been bought by Stewart Germann, the specialist franchise lawyer. The...
when is a franchise NOT A FRANCHISE?
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August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.
What's The Best Franchise For You?
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With hundreds of franchise opportunities to choose from, how do you choose one that's going to perform for you? Here's our road map to starting up ...
Franchise advice for migrants to NZ
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December 2009 - What can new migrants expect when they buy a franchise – and what should they look out for? Philip Morrison offers some advice
When social media goes wrong – Kiwi franchisees under fire
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May 2023 – A couple of news stories recently involving big franchised brands in New Zealand have highlighted the potential brand damage from carele...
Case study: Rodney Wayne Hairdressing
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Rodney Wayne is one of New Zealand’s pioneer franchisors. When he franchised his successful chain of hairdressing salons in the 1980s he was one of...
Advice for New Residents in Korean
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This advice is intended to help non-English-speakers assess any franchise business opportunity. These guidelines in Korean have been specially prep...
Champions of franchising recognised
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November 2014 – The Franchise Association has created five new life members
Franchise banker honoured
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9 November 2019 – Daniel Cloete of Westpac has been awarded Life Membership of the Franchise Association in a ceremony at the 25th annual New Zeala...
2023 Franchise Conference speakers named
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Meeting the Challenge. Driving Opportunity Franchise Association responds to interesting times with theme for the 2023 National Franchise Conferenc...
Free webinar: Protecting your brand from media threats
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August 2018 – A recent news story about a franchisee who posted some ill-advised adverts on Facebook and the media storm that followed illustrates ...
And the 2024 awards finalists are...
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The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards recognise the best among our nation's franchising folk. This year’s finalists have been named…
A QUESTION OF FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete suggests the right questions to ask about funding a franchise business
Advice for New Residents in Traditional Chinese
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This advice is intended to help non-English-speakers assess any franchise business opportunity. These guidelines in Traditional Chinese have been s...
Advice for New Residents in Simplified Chinese
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This advice is intended to help non-English-speakers assess any franchise business opportunity. These guidelines in Simplified Chinese have been sp...
Franchise Association Calls For Positive Regulation
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13 February 2008 - The Franchise Association of New Zealand has come out in favour of franchise regulation with calls for six specific recommendati...
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...
Delete the evidence, solicitor tells franchisee
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A solicitor who encouraged a franchisee to be dishonest to avoid falling foul of a restraint of trade provision has had their name withheld
2025 FRANCHISE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
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19 September 2025 – The 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ADVICE
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Why do you need a lawyer to check a franchise agreement before you sign?
Franchise pioneers honoured
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14 November 2015 - Some of the people who have made huge contributions to the growth of franchising in New Zealand were honoured at the Westpac New...
Franchise Conference 2022
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June 2022 - Future focus backed by impressive line-up of speakers at New Zealand's national franchise conference. Earlybird booking rates are now a...
Specialist franchise bankers
Advisor Profile
Sujam Ratnayake of Westpac explains how banking experts can help you rise to your next challenge.
Why use a lawyer?
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There's no excuse for cutting corners when buying a franchise
2020 National Franchise Conference postponed
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19 March - The 2020 National Franchise Conference has been postponed