Kiwis name NZ’s favourite takeaway
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8 December 2016 – One home-grown franchise has replaced another at the top of a major customer satisfaction survey
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
Aramex rebrand rolls ahead
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July 2020 - Over 5 kilometres of vinyl was used to rebrand the Fastway franchise fleet to Aramex
New FANZ board elected at AGM
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Franchise Association of New Zealand held its AGM yesterday, at which a new board was appointed.
UPDATE - Fair deal for franchisees delayed
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7 April 2024 updated 2 May 2024 – Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme to disestablish the special franchisee accreditation ...
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 ...
Don’t say it’s over -
leaving a franchise doesn't mean you can just carry on
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June 2016 - Harshad Shiba reviews two recent cases involving well-known New Zealand franchises
What Successful Franchisors Have In Common
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A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed
franchise regulation
REVIEWING THE REVIEW
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Gehan Gunasekara and Tiffany Lee examine the process behind the 2008 Government Review of the possible need for franchise regulation
Kiwi wins Young Entrepreneurs trip
to US franchise conference
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A young Mt Maunganui woman has been recognised as one of the next generation leaders in the franchise industry worldwide
Video helps Kiwis learn how to buy a franchise
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24 January 2017 – A new YouTube video is aimed at New Zealanders uncertain about the process of buying a franchise
Portermark quality recognised
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13 April 2018 – The Portermark franchise has received international certification for its draught beer line cleaning system
12 tips and traps for franchise buyers
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Franchise lawyer Michael Bright explains how to get off to the best possible start in your new business
Change Your Life
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How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?
Are food franchises worth more or less on resale?
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5 October 2022 - A report suggests franchise resales are attracting lower multiples than other businesses. Is that true?
VISION – Looking at the long term when buying a franchise
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Building a great business takes time. Can buying a franchise help you achieve your financial and life goals?
JOB SPOT – franchise veteran looking for work
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11 October 2023 – A well-established franchise executive is available to help franchisors on a contract basis
MARKETING FOR DEMAND
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Murray Streets explains how to turn your franchise business’s brand visibility into customer growth
Another big brand franchisee alleged to have underpaid immigrant staff
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12 July 2017 - An Australian Subway franchisee is facing court action over alleged underpayment of an immigrant worker. It's the latest in a series...
Helping franchisees #6 – Home & Building Services
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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...
The Top 10 Franchise Questions
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Simon Lord provides answers to 10 of the questions most commonly asked about franchising.
Franchise Awards 2001- Full Results
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This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.
Carlos Spencer Scores A Franchise
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From our archives - March 2004. Carlos Spencer takes up a new challenge as a franchisee with Esquires Coffee House.
THE VALUE OF FRANCHISE FEES
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Every franchise charges fees one way or another. Why do you have to pay them and what do you get for your money?
Franchise Awards 2002 - Full Results
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This year's Franchise Awards were the most competitive yet. Our full report details all the winners and explains what made them stand out from the ...
Franchise Awards 2007 - Full Results
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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...
Understanding The Franchise E-Factor
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Greg Nathan explains how franchisees' needs and expectations change as they become more established
Print franchise joins Airpoints scheme
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31 March 2009 - Snap Printing has become the first national print partner for Air New Zealand's Airpoints Loyalty Programme
Government Decides AGAINST Franchise Regulation
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12 June 2009 - The Ministry of Economic Development has today announced that, following last year's Review of Franchising Regulation, the Governmen...
Symposium Debates Franchise Law Options
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June 2009 - The symposium on Franchise Law Reform held at the University of Auckland brought together some of the top legal minds in franchising to...