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Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts

10 June 2015 – Mr Green has responded to a series of negative articles by terminating a master licence agreement held by the franchisor’s brother

19 November 2019 – McDonald’s has agreed to backdate miscalculated holiday pay for 10 years under an agreement with the Labour Inspectorate. It’s j...

Buying the right franchise can take the fear out of starting your own business – but how do you choose a good one? Simon Lord suggests what to look...

Good relationships are going to matter more than ever in 2009

February 2009 - Reality television gives a false impression of franchising to intending franchisees and franchisors

We complete our top ten list of misconceptions for people wanting to franchise their business

To succeed in franchising, you need good people skills as well as a good business model. Sadly, many new franchisors don't make the grade.

November 1996 - Winners at the 1996 FANZ Franchise Awards all had something in common - they’re never satisfied. We look at New Zealand’s top franc...

Franchising isn’t all about owner/operators and small business. In this 2015 article, Simon Lord talked to some of the franchisees taking the oppor...

Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...

Simon Lord talks to Bill Milnes of Laurent Law and Andy Chang of Westpac about immigration trends and their impact on franchising

Mina Phillips and Simon Lord look at how two New Zealand franchises are expanding overseas.

Reputable franchisors never use high-pressure sales tactics, but some companies do. Rory MacDonald suggests some of the tricks to look out for and ...

January 2012 - A recent study by Massey University suggested that conflict is commonplace in franchise relationships but that it is not always well...

March 2015 - A young Mt Maunganui woman has been recognised as one of the next generation leaders in the global franchise industry

26 October – The Franchise Association and the Labour Inspectorate are urging franchises to check their systems after faulty payroll practices caus...

22 October 2019 – An Employment Court ruling which has seen two former franchisees fined for serious employment law breaches has been applauded by ...

31 October 2023 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview looks at prospects for New Zealand in the wake of the election and comes up with a mixed bag

On a cold winter’s morning in the Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington, around 70 FANZ members and other franchise community supporters gathered to ...

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

It’s been 10 years since the start of the new millennium. Simon Lord examines what the decade has brought for franchisors and franchisees

September 2013 - Some familiar franchise names are starting to turn up on the New Zealand stock market. Simon Lord looks at the reasons why

Every franchisee needs to make sales. Your biggest asset is your time - don't waste it, says Lloyd Hill.

Ready for a change? Is it time to get into a business of your own? Is a franchise a good option? What do you need to do first?

What do you need to know before you buy a franchise? Here's a comprehensive list of over 250 vital questions to ask the franchisor that will help y...

Food franchises have always been popular – after all, everyone needs to eat. But hospitality is going through massive changes, so what do new buyer...