Ep#301 Shining A Light On Franchising In New Zealand (ft. Simon Lord, Franchise New Zealand Media)

Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder/CEO, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Simon Lord from Franchise New Zealand Media.

Listen as Simon discusses his origins in franchising, what led him to start Franchise New Zealand Media, the differences between franchising in New Zealand versus Australia, Eden Exchange’s acquisition of Franchise New Zealand Media, and so much more.

Tune in now to check it out!

Discussion Points

• How he got started in franchising
  Simon explains his origins in franchising, and what led him to start Franchise New Zealand Media.
   
• The current state of franchising in New Zealand
  Simon gives an insight into how franchising in New Zealand currently operates.
   
• The differences between franchising in Australia and New Zealand
  Simon discusses how legislation in the two countries differs, and how that can affect new franchisors entering the market.
   
• The importance of understanding franchising in New Zealand
  Simon tells a cautionary tale about an Australian franchisor that used an Australian way of thinking to franchise in New Zealand.
   
• Eden Exchange’s acquisition of Franchise New Zealand Media
  Simon and Raghu unpack Eden Exchange’s acquisition of Franchise New Zealand Media, and what it means for the brand.
   
• The latest edition of Franchise New Zealand’s magazine
  Simon shares a little bit about what people can read about in the latest edition of Franchise New Zealand’s magazine, and what makes it an important read for franchisors in the sector.
   
• What the future of franchising in New Zealand looks like
  Simon shares his thoughts on what’s next for franchising in New Zealand.
   
• And more!

Want to learn more? You can visit the Franchise New Zealand website here!