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From The Editor

04 November 2008

Many potential franchise buyers have delayed making a decision during the uncertainties of recent months. Well, whatever the outcome of the elections in the US and NZ, some of those uncertainties are about to be removed. So, if you’re considering a franchise, think about this: those business models that stack up at the moment will be those that offer the biggest returns when the recovery comes. Historically , good franchises tend to out-perform other businesses when times are hard. So take a deep breath, take advice and start looking. Start your search .

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The Good News...

Last week I was asked to give a presentation to an audience of master franchisees on Current Trends in Franchising. I divided my speech into bad news and good news. Not surprisingly, given the current economic climate, the second part of my presentation was shorter but at least it was not all negative. So what is the good news? Here are ten positives to focus on.
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Read This - Advice for New Residents in NZ

This advice is intended to help both English and non-English speaking residents of New Zealand protect their own interests as they assess any franchise business opportunity. Translated versions of this article are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
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200 Questions To Ask Your Franchisor

How do you tell if a franchise opportunity is the right one for you? Here's NZ's most comprehensive guide with over 200 vital questions to help you make the right decision.
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How To Franchise Your Business

Wondering how to make your business grow? Franchising could be the answer, according to David Pearson. Here he offers some advice to potential franchisors.
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About Us

Franchise New Zealand is founded upon a deep knowledge of franchising. Editor Simon Lord has over twenty three years' experience in franchising both in New Zealand and overseas. His roles have included marketing manager for a multi-national fast-food franchise and franchise manager for a new start-up operation. He was a founding board member of the Franchise Association of New Zealand in 1996. Simon served on the board continuously from 1996-2007 and was chairman of the Association from 2003-2005.

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