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New Zealand Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in New Zealand? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, New Zealand offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in New Zealand is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in New Zealand.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in New Zealand.

The findings from the 2014 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled this October at the 15th annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,633 Reads 1,023 Shares
Wan Kim is a quick study. After graduating from Boston University with a degree in international management, he began his MBA studies at the University of California-Irvine at the crest of the investment-heavy dot-com boom of the late '90s/early 2000s.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 15,034 Reads 2 Shares
Franchise Update mystery shoppers posing as qualified prospects identified a stellar group of franchise companies for best practices in lead generation, follow-up, and recruitment.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,396 Reads
In the eyes of Catherine Monson, the most important role of a CEO is leading and inspiring.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,621 Reads 1,022 Shares
Tom Wood, president and CEO of Floor Coverings International (FCI), is well-known for his "First to the door wins" approach to franchise sales.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,901 Reads 1 Shares
In 2013, U.S. franchisors of all sizes and from all sectors are "going global" with their brands. Is this a temporary trend or a long-term strategy decision?
  • William G. Edwards
  • 4,135 Reads
If your company thinks "customer service" is limited to greeting a customer and dealing with their complaints, you're missing the big picture - and tremendous profits.
  • John Tschohl
  • 6,240 Reads 102 Shares
While many U.S. franchisors are now expanding into other countries, seeking new growth and less competition, international franchisors are finding the world's largest economy a target too good to pass up. But are the streets of the USA still paved with gold?
  • Bill Edwards
  • 6,948 Reads 9 Shares
The term "human resources management" is essential in business. But have you noticed that the majority of the literature about the topic focuses on the "resources" and the "management" aspects but barely addresses the "human" element?
  • Marty Martin Psy.D.
  • 5,463 Reads 69 Shares
Multi-unit franchise operators are about to exceed the 55 mph speed limit (or in this case, the 55% limit).
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 10,309 Reads 1 Shares
Sometimes leaders gain followers by being flashy and charismatic. And sometimes role models are people like Spencer Smith, the soft-spoken Colorado multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee who has earned his success by "following the program" and the Golden Rule.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 10,507 Reads 5 Shares
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The economy is improving, bringing with it a sense of optimism. That optimism, however, can be dangerous.
  • John Tschohl
  • 5,762 Reads
Jim Fitlow is a lifelong skier and as he loves to say, "Turning is highly overrated."
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 5,373 Reads
Customers are fickle, demanding, and opinionated. That's why keeping your customers loyal, satisfied, and saying positive things about you is crucial.
  • Lisa Ford
  • 5,867 Reads 115 Shares
Last May Paul Brown made a bold move. He left behind his hotel management career to move into the food service arena, taking over as CEO of Arby's.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 20,765 Reads 2 Shares
To stand out among the more than 3,000 active franchise opportunities in today's market, you must seize your buyers' attention with benefit-driven programs and systems.
  • Steve Olson
  • 3,456 Reads 49 Shares
At The Little Gym International, our franchise development process is more high-touch than high-tech.
  • Franchise Update
  • 5,601 Reads 1 Shares
Meg Roberts says her professional career path changed course into the franchising business unexpectedly.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,998 Reads 2 Shares
Tom Wood, President and CEO of Floor Coverings International, has been named the first-ever Chairman of the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.
  • Franchise Update
  • 4,589 Reads 1 Shares
On July 10, 2013, Sean Falk, Owner of WolFTeaM, LLC and President of Nachogang, LLC, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health.
  • Sean Falk
  • 4,218 Reads
Technology is critical today to finding, signing, starting up, and growing your international franchise network.
  • William Edwards
  • 4,071 Reads 75 Shares
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We learn by doing. Think about the basic skills you've acquired in life. You learned to walk by pulling yourself up, turning loose, and taking a step.
  • Dr. Nido Qubein
  • 13,532 Reads 1 Shares
Meg Roberts says her professional career path changed lanes unexpectedly and took her into franchising.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,550 Reads 45 Shares
When Jim Fitlow skis, he goes at it full tilt. In fact, one of his favorite quips is, "Turning is highly overrated."
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,946 Reads 126 Shares
Who are your customers? Do you know what they want? Do you know what they think about you and your products and services?
  • John Tschohl
  • 4,661 Reads 50 Shares
What can business leaders and managers learn from watching the earnings of publicly traded companies?
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,212 Reads 422 Shares
Amy Nichols has always loved working with animals. In high school she worked in a pet store. In college she worked in a biopsychology lab with birds.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,219 Reads 1 Shares
Putting the right people at the helm has launched many high profile, highly successful turnarounds, from Jack Welch in his early days at GE to Meg Whitman at eBay.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,714 Reads 6 Shares
Lloyd Sugarman--Sugie, to his friends--is something of a "franchise whisperer." He sniffed out Coldstone Creamery as a concept with great franchise potential years before the couple who started it were ready to grow.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 9,608 Reads 1 Shares
Creating a customer-focused culture requires strategy and constant review. Each year you should review your goal setting and organizing efforts.
  • Lisa Ford
  • 5,017 Reads 36 Shares

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