Pukeko Rental Managers
Opportunity
Specialist residential property management. Lucrative business model with coaching and training. Be the best property manager in your region with s...
Helping franchisees #4 – Business & Commercial
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How are franchisors helping their franchisees during the current Covid-19 crisis? In the fourth article in this series, we talk to Pukeko Rental Ma...
NZ Franchise Awards 2019 Results: RIGHT FIRST TIME
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9 November 2019 – Getting it right first time is what franchising is all about - and Pukeko Rental Managers did exactly that with a stunning new e...
2024 NZ Franchise Awards Results
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
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Winning franchises are a driving force for building a bright future. The results of the 2024 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards brought two new S...
Developing Excellence - the history of the New Zealand Franchise Awards
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We look back at some of the winners and how the Awards have helped New Zealand become the most franchised country in the world
Finalists announced for Franchise Awards
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14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Fresh Start
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When you lose your job, is buying a business a good option? Simon Lord talks to four people who decided to invest in themselves.
INSPIRATIONAL WINNERS - Franchise Awards 2025 Results
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The stars of New Zealand’s franchise community came out to shine in the 30th annual Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. We feature the winning re...
When support really matters
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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.
2019 Franchise Awards – finalists announced
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11 October 2019 – Who will win the 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards?
McDonald's spends half billion dollars on NZ ingredients
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17 April 2022 – McDonald's spent a record amount on ingredients from Kiwi farmers, growers and bakers last year, with the majority being exported t...
Carl's Jr. to be franchised as Restaurant Brands acquires whole chain
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5 November 2014 - Restaurant Brands acquires Forsgren's seven Carl’s Jr. stores in Auckland, plans to sub-franchise.
Turning Redundancy Into Reinvention
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Why franchising could be a golden ticket to a secure future when redundancy strikes
LONG-TENURE FRANCHISEE RECOGNITION
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A number of the country's longest tenure franchisees received special recognition at the 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Choices Flooring
Opportunity
Be part of a new retail opportunity in New Zealand with one of Australasia’s most innovative flooring brands. At Choices Flooring, you’re not just ...
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...
Mexicali Fresh
Opportunity
Mexicali Fresh has led the Cali-style Mexican evolution in NZ since 2005, serving fresh and authentic Cali-style Mexican food in a colourful, casua...
Suffrage 125 - Celebrating women in franchising
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19 September 2018 – As New Zealand celebrates Suffrage 125, we take a look at the success of women in franchising
Jim's Test & Tag / Jim's Fire Safety
Opportunity
The leading provider of electrical testing and tagging services. Are you ready to be a part of this highly successful brand and create a new future...
Lone Star
Opportunity
Lone Star is New Zealand's largest and most trusted Family Restaurant group.
BurgerFuel
Opportunity
BurgerFuel is a leader in the gourmet burger market, dedicated to serving high quality burgers in an atmosphere as charged as the food. Combined wi...
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
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6 March 2022 – Friendly rivals from the same industry won the two biggest titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards tonight. Here’s our f...
franchising for all
FROM 18 TO 80
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September 2012 - Lessons from the University of Life: New Zealand’s oldest and youngest franchisees share their experiences
NZ Franchise Awards 2018 - Results - IT’S BUSINESS TIME
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10 November 2018 – Business-to-business franchises proved there’s more to franchising than burgers when they took out the top titles at the Westpa...
Women mean business
- Awards Preview 2016
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22 October 2016 - We’re just three weeks away from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Who will come out on top for 2016?
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.
The Christmas Heirloom Company
Opportunity
New Zealand's premier boutique Christmas retailer. Business model operates 3 months a year.
AA Auto Centre
Opportunity
Become a premier provider in the vehicle service, repair and inspection market.