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Passing the Crown

The recent passing of HRM Queen Elizabeth II and Operation London Bridge exhibited perhaps the greatest example of a well planned and executed franchise succession plan ever....

Accountants charter new territories

Founded in Papamoa, New Zealand’s only chartered accounting franchise is on a mission to improve the financial health and wellbeing of the Bay’s vibrant SME community. Money...

The world has changed, again

Over a couple of articles written in mid-2020 I made some predictions around the post-Covid 19 economic and social environment and its influence on franchising in New...

Why should you consider converting?

What do many successful businesses ranging from those is the trades – electricians, plumbers and builders – through to white-collar professions ranging from real estate agencies to...

Choosing a Master

Some of the best-known franchise brands, and nearly every international franchise brand in New Zealand, will actually be master franchisees operating under a master franchise agreement. The holder...

What are the fees and where do they go?

A recent conversation with a franchisor client prompted some discussion and reflection on the franchise model, in particular what does a franchisee get for their fees and...

Validation or excuses?

Whilst interest in becoming a franchisee entrepreneur is on the rise, we know this will not suit everyone and, as always we strongly suggest a robust due...

Should I purchase a greenfield or an existing franchise?

One of the first considerations for the franchisee entrepreneur is whether they should purchase an existing franchised business or a greenfield/start up franchise? There is of course no...

Why these could be the Golden Years for franchisors

I have previously written on when is a good time to purchase a franchised business and asserted that post Covid lock-down, we could see a renewed interest...

The ‘soft’ Due Diligence checklist

As we relax into summer, not only is it the season of family get-togethers and beach barbeques, it is traditionally also the period where many consider their...

Motivational analysis required before buying

There has been a significant rise in the number of people interested in purchasing their own franchised business in the current Covid-19 economic and social environment. I have...

Emerging trends and opportunities

Towards the end of each year I write on what I see as the emerging trends in franchising for the coming year. If 2020 has taught me...

Rise of the Franchisee Entrepreneur

I remember my year 11 economics class and the subject of entrepreneurship; it was described as being “hard to define and even harder to encourage”. It sounded...

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