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Australia names top franchises for 2007
Pack & Send, Worldwide Online Printing and Ella Bache have all been recognised for their outstanding achievements in Australia's prestigious PricewaterhouseCoopers Excellence in Franchising Awards.
Australian code changes to be last for some time?
3 March 2010 - Australian Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has announced Franchise Code reforms but suggests a breather on further changes.
Australian Franchise Award Winners 2006
The Australian Franchise Award winners for 2006 were announced on Tuesday 24 October at the end of the Australian National Franchise Convention. The names included several franchises yet to establish themselves in New Zealand.
Australian Franchise Award Winners 2008
The winners of the Franchise Council of Australia's MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards were announced on October 18 2008.
Australian Franchise Awards - 2009 results
The Franchise Council of Australia has named the winners of its 2009 Awards.
Australian Franchise Awards - 2010 results
The Franchise Council of Australia has named the winners of its 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards.
Bakers Delight plans expansion
Bakers Delight has announced plans for further expansion across its Australian, New Zealand and Canadian operations in 2009.
BurgerFuel puts pipeline into Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
2 April 2009 - BurgerFuel announced today that it has signed its second international master licensing agreement outside of Australasia, in the Middle East. The deal is for the two countries of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Carlos Spencer Scores A Franchise
From our archives - March 2004. Carlos Spencer takes up a new challenge as a franchisee with Esquires Coffee House.
Consumer law to provide BACKDOOR FRANCHISE REGULATION?
October 2010 - The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to extend some elements of consumer law into business-to-business standard form contracts, including franchise agreements.
Dymocks Franchisee Wins Top Bookshop Award
Dymocks Booksellers in Newmarket, Auckland, has won the 2008 Group Bookshop of the Year Award at this year's New Zealand Booksellers Conference.
Dymocks uses downturn to expand into food
The Dymocks Booksellers Group has bought 80% of Australian sandwich bar franchise Healthy Habits
Electioneering Doesn't Help Fraud Victims
February 2008 - The recent outburst by Chris Carter, the Minister for Ethnic Affairs, accusing Green Acres of being devious and ruthless in its dealings with those affected by the apparently fraudulent sale of non-existent franchises to Chinese and Indian immigrants marks a sad decline in the previously sensible commentaries on the situation.
esquires coffee houses NZ FRANCHISE SALE COMPLETED
February 2011 - The sale of the Esquires Coffee Houses chain in New Zealand to ASX-listed Retail Food Group has been completed.
Esquires NZ takes cafe culture to China
October 2010 - New Zealand franchisor Esquires Coffee Houses has signed a new deal to open 250 stores in China, and numerous other Kiwi businesses are set to benefit from the flow-on effects.
False franchisors plead guilty
16 October 2009 - The Commerce Commission has welcomed the conviction and sentencing today of Stewart John Brown and Robert Llewelyn Parr
FANZ Board loses only lawyer
Paul Brown of commercial cleaning franchisor Paramount Services has been elected to the Board of the Franchise Association, but sole legal representative David Foster lost his position.
FANZ seeks to extend chairman’s term
Franchise Association members are being asked to vote to extend the maximum term for which a Chairman may remain in office from two years to three under a special motion currently before members.
Fastway founder receives lifetime achievement award
September 2005 - Bill McGowan, Fastway Couriers' founder and chairman, has been recognised for his contribution to the franchising in New Zealand franchise industry with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Franchise Association of New Zealand. The award is one of only two the Association has given since its establishment in 1996.
Franchise Awards 2001- Full Results
This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.
Franchise Awards 2002 - Full Results
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 rest
Franchise Awards 2003 - Full Results
Mike Pero Mortgages has been named the Westpac Supreme Award winner in the New Zealand Franchise Awards 2003
Franchise Awards 2004 - Full Results
Commercial cleaning company Cleantastic cleaned up at the 2004 Franchise Awards, taking the Westpac Supreme Award, sharing the ANZ Franchise System of the Year award with Star Mart and taking out the Exporter of the Year title as well. Brumby's Hot Bread Shops franchisees returned to their winning ways in the battle for Franchisee of the Year
Franchise Awards 2005 - Full Results
The Sparkies were sparkling and Jesters came out laughing at the 2005 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Franchise Awards 2006 - Full Results
New Zealand's new best franchisee is a mum of three from the Waikato, but there's no change at the top for Franchise System of the Year
Franchise Awards 2007 - Full Results
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 Awards for the first time.
Franchise Awards 2008 - Full Results
Paramount Commercial Cleaning has been named New Zealand's top franchise for 2008 in a stunning victory for the home-grown system. The Supreme Award for franchisees went to the team at Quest Serviced Apartments, Newmarket.
Franchise Awards 2009 - Full Results
There are some brand new names and some familiar faces on the winners' list for this year's Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, which were announced on Saturday 14th November.
Franchise Awards 2010 - FULL RESULTS
14 November 2010 - Columbus Coffee took the Franchise System title for the second year running while a Civic Video franchisee from Glenfield is New Zealand's new Franchisee of the Year
Key's SME incentives fall short, says franchisor
Are the new SME incentives helpful to franchisees and franchisors? One franchisor says not - what do you think?
Legislation: Help Or Hindrance?
Archive article from September 2005 - Simon Lord outlines calls for franchise legislation and David Munn looks at the possible pros and cons. See end of article for a chance to have your say.
LookSmart Alterations Franchisor wins ETHNIC BUSINESS AWARD
7 November 2010 - Abraham Hatoum, managing director of clothing alterations franchise LookSmart Alterations, has been awarded the 2010 Australian Ethnic Business Award for personal and business endurance through hardship, success and contributions to the community.
MAORI TV features franchising
November 2010 - View Bill Sampson of Tauranga, the 2009/10 Westpac Supreme Franchisee of the Year, in a Maori TV programme on franchising
McDonald's - The Myth & The Magic
McDonald's ‘not looking for multi-millionaires'
September 2009 - How much does it cost to buy a McDonald's franchise? Less than you might think.
McDonald's Training To Count For UK Qualifications
The focus on youth training schemes by both major parties at the beginning of this election year in New Zealand coincides with a news item from the UK that McDonalds is one of just three commercial organisations awarded the right to offer nationally-recognised qualifications by the British Qualifications & Curriculum Authority.
McDonald’s New Zealand founder dies
McDonald’s New Zealand’s founding father, Hugh Morris, has passed away in Auckland after a long battle with ill health.
MORE LEGISLATION could impact on franchising
June 2010 - Following coverage about the possible impact upon franchising of the Ministry of Economic Development’s consultation on the criminalisation of cartel behaviour, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs is now releasing a discussion document on plans to ‘review and rationalise’ consumer law in New Zealand.
New Survey to Measure Scale of Franchising Sector
A new study led by Massey University, in partnership with Griffith University in Brisbane, aims to measure the growth of franchising in New Zealand and how much it contributes to the national economy.
New Zealand Natural Comes Home
One of NZ's best-recognised franchised brands is at last owned by a kiwi company
Para Rubber Back In Kiwi Hands
2 April 2009 - Para Rubber is back in New Zealand hands following a deal completed yesterday
Print franchise joins Airpoints scheme
31 March 2009 - Snap Printing has become the first national print partner for Air New Zealand's Airpoints Loyalty Programme
Research Seminar Gets Franchisors' Year Off To Good Start
February 2007 - Over 50 franchisors got the year off to a good start when they attended a research briefing presented by the Franchise Research Institute in Auckland last month.
Service provider award reflects confidence and trust
The Franchise Coach has been named New Zealand's Service Provider of the Year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards 2009/2010.
Signature Homes Launches Completion Guarantee
Building franchises Signature Homes has launched a home completion guarantee to build customer confidence
Stimulating small business gets best results
December 2009 - A new study showing that small business is the powerhouse of the economy has caused a significant policy change in the application of stimulus funds in the US. Win Robinson suggests New Zealand could benefit from the same approach.
The Code Four Years On
September 2001 -The Franchising Code of Practice was launched in July 1997. Simon Lord examines the impact it has had, and asks what protection it provides?
The Other Side of Hell
4 September 2008 - A senior Hell Pizza franchisee has spoken out to support the company against allegations being made by a disgruntled operator who closed his five stores.
Twenty percent of franchisees ‘HAD NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE GETTING INTO’
June 2010 - A recent survey of 345 Australian franchisees found that 20% of respondents admitted that they had no idea of what they were getting into when they bought a franchise. The survey also came up with some other headline-grabbing statistics.
UK Scheme Helps Franchisees Find Finance
We find out about a government programme that makes it easier for small businesses and franchises in the UK to access the finance they need.
US report says franchises poised for
STRONGER GROWTH IN 2011
January 2011 - Franchise businesses are poised for stronger growth in 2011, according to a report prepared for the United States’ International Franchise Association by PwC. As the economy recovers from the recession, the 2011 Franchise Business Economic Outlook forecasts a rebound in the number of establishments, jobs and economic output in the franchise industry.
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