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Franchize Consultants

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Robert McLaren Senior Consultant

July 28, 2012 by Franchize Consultants

Robert has over 20 years’ experience in writing and implementing successful business plans.

He graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Economics degree. More recently, he undertook post-graduate study at the University of Auckland, completing a Diploma in Management.

His plans have been successfully implemented by businesses involved in banking, retailing, distribution, sponsorship, education and niche services (for example, an interior designer and a caterer).

The focus of Robert’s planning process is how the business will achieve the desired results. At Franchize Consultants (NZ) Ltd Robert works on strategic plans covering the feasibility of the franchise format and the practical implementation of that format into a comprehensive franchise development plan.

Robert’s practical franchise experience includes being part of the Bakers Delight franchise management team, and being the Caltex Franchise Manager.

Robert’s interests include family, sailing, gourmet food and wine and fly-fishing.

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About Franchize Consultants

New Zealand’s largest and most experienced franchising consultancy providing specialist advice and assistance to prospective and existing franchising and licensing networks. Founded in 1989, Franchize Consultants provides consulting, training, mentoring and research services to leading local and international franchising companies.

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