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Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated

Simon Lord provides answers to 10 of the questions most commonly asked about franchising.

Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself

Is a franchise just a buying group with more fees? Colin Taylor explores the differences

Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market

Simon Lord looks at the facts and philosophies behind McDonald's - the best-known franchise in the world

A new study by Scott Shane and Chester Spell reveals the factors which help new franchise systems succeed

Clayton Kimpton and Penny Hargreaves deliver a warning on the impact of health and safety legislation on franchises

Manage your knowledge and be more competitive. Leith Oliver suggests some tools to help you make the most of this most vital of assets

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...

Leith Oliver offers advice on measuring your business performance and suggests a Warrant of Fitness check for franchisors. It could lead to a Franc...

When the time comes to sell your franchise, how do you get the right price for it? Grant Garraway helps you draw up a plan

When you're buying or setting up a franchise, it's important to get accurate and useful advice. Stewart Germann offers some hints on choosing the r...

As the armed forces and emergency services restructure, many personnel are moving out into businesses of their own. Annie Gray has been exploring t...

Maurice Walker, Peter Woods and Janine McCartney discuss the ways franchisors and franchisees should communicate before any franchise is sold in or...

How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice? Simon Lord has been ...

There are over 2,000 home services franchisees in New Zealand. What is the appeal of this franchise sector, and what should you look for? Simon Lor...

Thinking of buying a business? Leith Oliver helps you to calculate what it might be worth to you, and offers some thoughts on franchise fees and go...

With all sorts of businesses facing unprecedented times, how are big franchisors helping both their franchisees and the wider community? We talk to...

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's resigned last week from his position as brand ambassador, saying that the franchise has been silenced by its co...

April 2020 - Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants draws on past experience to offer some practical pointers on navigating through the current u...

25 September 2020 - A new survey has shown that New Zealanders' appreciation of certain franchise brands grew during uncertain times.

14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

January 2020 – A half-day seminar next month is aimed at helping franchisors resolve relationship issues

22 October 2016 - We’re just three weeks away from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Who will come out on top for 2016?

How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? Here are some lessons from 2020.

We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world

Will growing concerns in US franchising affect the types of disputes we see in New Zealand?

Featuring photographs and research acquired through field work in over 50 countries, Gary He's new book shows how franchises like McDonald's must a...