Selling a franchise business can be rewarding, but it comes with its own set of complexities. Navigating these challenges successfully requires a thorough understanding of the legal obligations and processes involved. As an experienced franchise lawyer, I’ve helped countless franchise owners through this process, ensuring they sell their businesses smoothly and without defaulting on their… Continue reading Selling Your Franchise? Legal Strategies for a Trouble-Free Exit
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FCA’s new 100-day plan – Taking back Sovereignty!
There has been a great deal of change at FCA – and the organization has put plans in place to take back the Sovereignty of the Franchise Sector and get out in front of the challenges ahead. There are exciting and well-made plans in place to ensure the FCA is equipped and ready to take… Continue reading FCA’s new 100-day plan – Taking back Sovereignty!
Nice one, Employers. Here’s the highlights from 2024.
We’re wrapping up another big year in tax and super. I’m here to celebrate the big moments of 2024 and the wonderful contributions from employers who are doing the right thing. I’ve included plenty of helpful points to help you continue kicking goals into 2025. A super year guaranteed On 1 July this… Continue reading Nice one, Employers. Here’s the highlights from 2024.
Doing your new franchise business homework.
Entering a franchise is a significant investment, so it’s essential to do your homework. Australian franchises are required to provide prospective franchisees with a Franchise Disclosure Document. In New Zealand there is no such requirement, however some franchises voluntarily provide the same type of information. For simplicity’s sake, I’ll refer to Franchise Information as a… Continue reading Doing your new franchise business homework.
5 Lessons from Sir Winston Churchill. ….in planning you network’s future
I was fortunate enough to visit Churchill’s War Rooms in London. What was incredible was how much effort they put in to know exactly where all their troops were, where the enemy were, and how they could best engage them to create a winning result – should sound familiar with both franchisors and franchisees –… Continue reading 5 Lessons from Sir Winston Churchill. ….in planning you network’s future
Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke – 21 October 2024
Franchisor faces dispute with more than half its network More than half of the franchisees of the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) have accused the lender of breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct and seeking to enforce unfair contract terms, according to a media report. Fifty-nine of BOQ’s 114 franchised branches have engaged… Continue reading Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke – 21 October 2024
Looking to build that global empire through franchising?
If you’re thinking of franchising, chances are you’re looking to global expansion. Expansion plans are almost always a part of the entrepreneurial franchisor personality. The question is – how to get there? The answer – start local before you take the global step – checking your model works locally then checking the differences… Continue reading Looking to build that global empire through franchising?
TRENDING FRANCHISES IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is deregulated for franchising and is the most franchised country in the world per capita. Franchising is positive with a great number of opportunities. What are the trending franchise systems? Franchise New Zealand magazine and website has a section “Popular Searches” and it lists six types of franchise systems as follows:… Continue reading TRENDING FRANCHISES IN NEW ZEALAND
Trending Franchises & issues in 2025
There is little doubt the franchise sector continues to thrive and expand despite the number of business insolvencies in various sectors such as hospitality and the building sector as more people look to enter the franchise sector. We are experiencing a veritable “franchise frenzy”… would you like fries with that ? Many redundant… Continue reading Trending Franchises & issues in 2025
Future-Proof Your Franchise In 2025: Top Trends To Watch
2025 is fast approaching, and with it, a wave of transformations that could either propel your franchise forward or leave it struggling to catch up. Are you ready to ride the tide of change, or will you be left behind? We’re preparing to thrive in 2025 (it rhymes!!!). As a Business Coach, I am… Continue reading Future-Proof Your Franchise In 2025: Top Trends To Watch