Franchise New Zealand

Franchise New Zealand is built on extensive expertise in the franchising sector. Our editor, Simon Lord, brings over thirty years of experience in franchising, both in New Zealand and internationally. His background includes serving as a marketing manager for a global fast-food franchise and as a franchise manager for a new startup. Our team also consists of individuals with significant experience in franchising. Get to know the team and discover more about us!

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A Beginners Guide to Franchising

Jun 20, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Simon Lord is Editor of Franchise New Zealand, and was a founding board member of the Franchise Association of New Zealand. He has been involved in franchising for over thirty years. If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, you might have wondered about buying a franchise. But just what is franchising and how does it work?
Why I Wish I'd Bought A Franchise

Jun 20, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Simon Lord shares lessons learned from over 30 years of owning an independent small business At the end of last year, my wife Lorraine and I sold Franchise New Zealand media – a business which we had founded, grown and loved for over 30 years.
Date announced on visa changes for franchisees

May 16, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

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Live Your Best Life

Mar 27, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Buying a franchise can help you enjoy both work and play. How do you make the change to being your own boss? At least half of your waking hours are spent working for someone else. If that is what you want, and you find your work fulfilling, that’s great. But for many people, the nature of work has changed since the pandemic and they’re not feeling the sense of connection they used to.
What happens when you enquire about a franchise?

Mar 12, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Meredith Taylor |Nathan Bonney

Franchising & You Meredith Taylor and Nathan Bonney are founders of Iridium Partners, who specialise in matching franchise brands and people. Meredith has a background in human resources and general management across a range of hospitality and business sectors; Nathan has over two decades of experience in franchising including operations, sales and marketing, and general management.
Events around the country

Feb 19, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

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Home - Family, Community, Business

Feb 14, 2024 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Simon Lord is editor of Franchise New Zealand magazine and website and has worked in franchising in NZ and the UK for over 40 years. Inclusion of any franchise system by name within this article does not imply endorsement by the author or publisher. How could buying a franchise help you enjoy putting down roots in a new area?
Home - Family, Community, Business

Sep 13, 2023 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Simon Lord is editor of Franchise New Zealand magazine and website and has worked in franchising in NZ and the UK for over 40 years. Inclusion of any franchise system by name within this article does not imply endorsement by the author or publisher. How could buying a franchise help you enjoy putting down roots in a new area?
What Happens When You Enquire About A Franchise?

Sep 13, 2023 | franchise.co.nz | Nathan Bonney |Meredith Taylor

Meredith Taylor and Nathan Bonney are founders of Iridium Partners, who specialise in matching franchise brands and people. Meredith has a background in human resources and general management across a range of hospitality and business sectors; Nathan has over two decades of experience in franchising including operations, sales and marketing, and general management. They work with some of New Zealand’s leading franchise brands to help people wanting to take their first step into business ownership.
Get The Right Advice

Jul 12, 2023 | franchise.co.nz | Simon Lord

Simon Lord is editor of Franchise New Zealand magazine & website and has worked in franchising for over 35 years. A franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but how do you reduce risk? Just because a franchise is well-established doesn’t mean that it will suit everyone – and it doesn’t mean that every new outlet will be profitable, either.