Running A Franchise Outlet

You've decided on a Franchise Opportunity - what comes next? Advice on the day-to-day realities of running a Franchise

Business Management

How to become a high-achieving franchisee

Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of any franchise opportunity

The picture of success - top performers share real-life lessons from buying a franchise

What does buying a franchise really teach you? Simon Lord asked New Zealand’s best franchisees from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards of 2013 what they had learned about franchising, about business and about life

What do field managers really do?

One of the biggest benefits of buying a franchise is the on-the-spot support you get to build your business. Simon Lord talked to some of New Zealand’s top franchise field managers at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in 2015 to find out how they help franchisees to achieve their goals.

View all articles >

Financial Matters

Understanding The Numbers

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying

View all articles >

Legal Matters

Franchisees penalised for exploiting migrant workers

Lessons drawn from two former Four Square businesses show that when a franchisee is penalised for exploitation of workers, especially immigrants, it makes headline news. What should franchisors do to help prevent these behaviours, but also ensure that their brands are protected against damage if something like this occurs?