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DON'T WAIT FOR THE GOLDEN WEATHER
23/02/2012 -
Two months into 2012 and what happened to summer? We’ve not had the long hot weeks we’re used to, so we’ve had to go out and have fun anyway. So what if we’ve got wet? – at least the rain has been warm.
That same attitude is starting to pervade the business world, too. People accept that the easy days aren’t going to come back any time soon so there’s a new realism in the air that says ‘Just get out there and do it!’ The result is that landlords have revised their expectations and franchisors have revised their business models. The result, in many cases, has been more robust opportunities – if you choose wisely.
A survey from Massey University found that many franchisees felt they hadn't been careful enough before buying their business. Helping people find the right franchise is what this website is all about. You can find out about different franchises in our directory, read profiles of opportunities and find out more about using a lawyer and an accountant. There are still plenty of good franchises available, so don’t wait for summer – take the right advice, choose the right opportunity and commit. Life’s too short to wait for summer.
FEBRUARY 22ND
22/02/2012 -
DO YOUR RESEARCH
24/01/2012 -
Buying a franchise might be a great way to go into business, but it still has its challenges. After all, it’s not like buying a car that you can sell if you don’t like it, or like finding a new job that you can leave easily. When you buy a franchise, you’re going to be living and breathing the business for the next few years – which is why it’s so important to find something that really suits you.
A new survey from Massey University found that most franchisees felt they hadn't been careful enough before buying their business. If you are looking for a new opportunity, then, it’s worth learning from their experience – and that’s what this website is all about. You can find out about over 250 different franchises in our directory, read profiles of opportunities and franchisees, and find out more about using a lawyer and an accountant. Take the time to check it out – you won’t regret it.
Oh, and you can send for a free copy of Franchise New Zealand magazine, too. Now summer has finally arrived, there's some great advice about finding a business that will provide the lifestyle you want.
CAN YOU CHOOSE YOUR LIFESTYLE?
13/12/2011 -
Summertime, and the living is easy… as people stop and relax with family and friends at this time of year, it often leads them to think about being their own boss. ‘What I want is a lifestyle business that lets me do what I want, when I want.’ But how realistic is this? In the latest issue of New Zealand’s only dedicated franchise magazine, we examine whether such businesses really exist and how you can find a franchise that delivers what you are looking for. Get your free copy here.
If you're serious about buying a franchise or franchising your own business, it’s vital to take good professional advice, so use this site to find out more about using a lawyer, an accountant or a consultant, too. That way, you’ll give yourself the best possible chance of making the right choice and living your life the way you want.
And may we take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Our offices will be closed from 21 December to 12 January, but we’ll still be sending out copies of the magazine and forwarding requests during that time. Enjoy the summer!
FRANCHISEES ARE THE BIG WINNERS!
13/11/2011 -
Congratulations to all the winners of the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards for 2011/2012. At the end of a year when New Zealand has had it tough, it was great to hear some of the real success stories of business. Stories like that of Nigel and Carmeena Heney, who have achieved over 20% growth in their Ashburton café. Like Paper Plus, the franchisee-owned co-operative which has achieved its ambition of becoming the biggest book retailer in the country. And like GroutPro, a franchise system founded in the depths of the recession, which is already expanding into Australia and the UK. Read these and other inspiring stories and see the photos in our Awards report with full results. We also have photos of the Awards' social side.
The franchise model has helped many local businesses to compete successfully within their communities and on the national stage but, as the award-winners demonstrated, success isn’t just the result of being in the right place at the right time – it comes from choosing the right franchise in the first place, and from applying the franchise’s systems well. To find out more about over 250 franchises available in New Zealand click here, and to access expert advice on what you need to know before buying a franchise, click here.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
25/10/2011 -
Standing in the crowd at the All Blacks victory parade, it was easy to feel the sense not just of joy but of relief, too. New Zealand has had it tough for the last year but the Rugby World Cup has been a real celebration. We have loved the opportunity to welcome visitors and prove our ‘we can do it’ attitude. It’s that determined approach which won us the World Cup final, and it’s that resilience that is helping us bounce back from earthquakes and other disasters.
Over the past few weeks, people have seemed to be more confident about investing in the future again. For many, that means looking at business opportunities and especially franchises. In the latest issue of Franchise New Zealand magazine, we look examples of franchisee resilience in Christchurch; our cover story uses a rugby theme to examine the four essential phases involved in buying a franchise and there’s plenty of helpful advice on everything from training to retail leasing. Send for a free copy now.
While you’re waiting for that to arrive, you can start your research right here. We have details of over 250 NZ franchise opportunities on this website as well as profiles of franchisees and franchises and plenty of advice. Oh, and there's an article on All Blacks who've bought franchises, too!
EYE ON THE GOAL
19/09/2011 -
The latest edition of Franchise New Zealand magazine is now available. Rugby fever has taken over the nation so we’ve gone with the theme and looked at the four essential phases involved in choosing a franchise: crouch, touch, pause and engage. Sound familiar?
Even if you aren’t interested in the rugby, there’s plenty inside to interest and inform you, including a buyer’s guide to the different types of franchises available, a look at challenges and opportunities in Christchurch, advice on how to get the right deal on a property lease and details of exciting new franchise opportunities. It’s available now from good bookshops and branches of Westpac Bank, or send for a free copy here.
Whether you already live in New Zealand, are one of the 100,000 visitors here for the rugby or are interested in moving to NZ after seeing our beautiful country on TV, you can find out about ongoing franchise opportunities via our free email newsletter and by subscribing to the digital version of the magazine. And you can start right now with details of over 250 NZ franchise opportunities right here on this website as well as profiles of franchisees and franchises and plenty of advice.
EXPO FOLLOW-UP
15/08/2011 -
Thank you to all the readers we met at the Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo this weekend – it was nice to meet so many of you in person. If you are now following up an opportunity that you saw at the Expo, make sure you follow the steps outlined in our step-by-step guide. That was the subject of one of the free seminars that we ran over the weekend; the other was Working With Your Spouse or Partner.
If you weren’t able to attend the Expo, don’t worry – you can find details of over 250 NZ franchise opportunities right here on this website as well as profiles of franchisees and franchises. You can also send for a free copy of our magazine, and subscribe to our free monthly email newsletter. Between them, you’ll be able to get all the information you need to make the right choice for you.
And if you’d like to win a copy of a new book on the history of McDonald’s in New Zealand, complete our short visitor survey – it’ll only take you a minute.
By the way, we’d also be interested in your suggestions for nominations to the Franchising Hall of Fame proposed by FANZ – read more here.
FREE AUCKLAND FRANCHISE EXPO TICKETS
08/08/2011 -
Don't miss the Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo this weekend. The Expo takes place at the Auckland Showgrounds in Greenlane from 12-14 August and gives you the chance to meet franchisors face-to-face and learn all about their opportunities. There's also a full programme of seminars to help you learn more, including sessions from the Franchise New Zealand team on working together with a spouse or partner and choosing the right franchise for you.
The expo is sponsored by ASB and Franchise New Zealand magazine & website. Get a free ticket here and read our tips on how to make the most of your visit to the expo.
Whether you’re able to go to the Expo or not, you can find out about all sorts of franchises by clicking here. And for a step-by-step guide to what else you need to know before buying a business franchise, click here.
And if you’d like to win a copy of a new book on the history of McDonald’s in New Zealand, complete our short visitor survey – it’ll only take you a minute.
BOUNCING BACK
20/07/2011 -
A recent survey shows that business confidence is bouncing back in franchising and other surveys show general conditions are also improving. We’re certainly seeing increased interest among people looking at buying businesses with requests for free copies of Franchise New Zealand magazine increasing all the time.
And if you're considering buying a business, don't miss the Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo at the Auckland Showgrounds in Greenlane from 12-14 August. The Expo gives you the chance to meet franchisors face-to-face and learn all about their opportunities, and there's also a full programme of seminars to help you learn more. The expo is sponsored by ASB and Franchise New Zealand magazine & website. Get a free ticket here and read our tips on how to make the most of your visit to the expo.
Whether you’re able to go to the Expo or not, you can find out about all sorts of franchises by clicking here. And for a step-by-step guide to what else you need to know before buying a business franchise, click here.
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