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What Do You Need To Know About A Franchise’s Exclusive Territory Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying into a franchise, the idea of an “exclusive territory” can sound like the dream: your...
6 Jan 2025
Updating Your Franchise Disclosure Document: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a franchise system, your franchise disclosure document isn’t something you “set and forget”. It’s one...
6 Jan 2025
I Am Transferring A Franchise - What Transfer Fees Will I Pay? (2026 Updated)
Transferring a franchise can feel a bit like selling a business and applying for a new job at...
6 Jan 2025
Is It Legal To Set Minimum Resale Prices? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products through retailers, distributors, franchisees, or online resellers, it’s completely normal to worry about your...
6 Jan 2025
Extending A Franchise Term? Here’s What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Your franchise term is ticking along, business is (hopefully) going well, and you’re starting to think: what happens...
6 Jan 2025
What Can I Do With A ‘Bad’ Franchisee? (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a great way to grow a brand without having to personally run every site. But...
6 Jan 2025
Are You Accidentally Franchising? (2026 Updated)
If you’re growing a successful business, it’s normal to look for ways to expand without doing everything yourself....
6 Jan 2025
Legal Documents You Need To Franchise Your Business (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a brilliant way to grow your business without opening (and managing) every new location yourself....
6 Jan 2025
What Are Franchise Royalties? (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like a shortcut to a proven business model. You get the brand,...
6 Jan 2025
How To Terminate A Franchise Agreement (2026 Updated)
Ending a franchise relationship can feel a bit like trying to untangle a really complicated set of cables...
6 Jan 2025
I’m A Franchisor – What Should I Know About Marketing Funds? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a franchise network, marketing can be the difference between a steady pipeline of customers and...
6 Jan 2025
Franchises And Licences: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re starting (or expanding) a business in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ll come across the...
6 Jan 2025
Franchise Disclosure Documents: What You Need To Know
When you’re a franchisor, your responsibilities begin very early on. From the moment you talk to your first...
3 Apr 2024
Examples Of Franchises You Can Buy Into
Understanding the franchise landscape in New Zealand is essential if you are looking to invest your time, money...
29 Jan 2024
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