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Franchisee Business Planning: Unlocking Growth Through Structure, Support and Shared Focus
At Franchize Consultants, we have worked with many franchise systems to build and strengthen franchisee business planning. It is one of the most valuable tools …
Renewing a Franchisee with an Outdated Manual? Think Again
Franchisee renewals with a franchise manual, are often treated as procedural milestones, but they should not be. A renewal is a critical decision point for both …
Weathering the Storm: Supporting Franchise Networks in an Era of Climate Uncertainty
Extreme weather events are no longer a distant possibility. They are presenting an increasing challenge and growing risk for franchisors and franchisees across …
2025 National Franchise Conference Megatrends and Franchising Leadership
The 2025 National Franchise Conference will address major trends reshaping franchising, including digital transformation, economic pressures, and workforce …
Why Franchisors Must Act Now to Protect Their Intellectual Property in the Age of AI
Read about using AI in franchising. Franchisors must urgently address the risks AI poses to their intellectual property (IP). Unregulated AI use by franchisees, …
Read Why Leading Franchise Systems Measure Franchisee Satisfaction Regularly
Leading franchise systems regularly measure franchisee satisfaction to gain a true, balanced view of network sentiment, beyond the loudest voices or …
Responsible Franchising: Building the Right System from the Start
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow a business. It can enable faster expansion, wider market coverage and stronger local execution than many company-owned …
Celebrating World Franchise Day 11 June 2025
Today, on World Franchise Day, we celebrate the powerful and positive impact of franchising across New Zealand and around the globe. At the heart of every …
When the Pressure’s On, Structure Matters: The Role of a Franchise System Review
A franchise system review is an essential step, not a Luxury. For many New Zealand franchise systems, the current economic climate is turning up the pressure …
Is Your Franchise Manual Missing in Action?
A franchise manual will often fall behind without clear maintenance processes, however an update will improve onboarding, clarity, and franchisee confidence. …
Franchize Bulletin June 2025
Greetings Franchising and Business Leaders Welcome to the June edition of the Franchize Bulletin. Challenging conditions often expose the strength of franchise …
Franchisee Satisfaction: Your Strategic Edge in the FANZ Awards
Are you planning to enter the 2025 FANZ Awards? Here’s why franchisee sentiment could be the key to a winning entry. Independent franchisee satisfaction surveys …