Ep#302 Pushing New Zealand Franchising Forward (ft. Brad Jacobs, Franchise Association Of New Zealand)
Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder/CEO, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Brad Jacobs from the Franchise Association of New Zealand.
Listen as Brad discusses his origins in franchising, why he joined the Franchise Association of New Zealand’s board, the state of franchising in New Zealand, how the Franchise Association of New Zealand advocates for New Zealand franchisors and franchisees, and so much more.
Tune in now to check it out!
Discussion Points
- How he got started in franchising
Brad explains his origins in franchising, and how it’s been part of his working life.
- How franchising works in New Zealand
Brad unpacks New Zealand’s franchising sector, including the lack of franchising-specific laws.
- Why franchising has been so successful in New Zealand
Brad explains why New Zealanders often make successful franchisors/franchisees, and how franchising encourages out-of-the-box thinking.
- The differences between Australia and New Zealand
Brad explains why Australian franchisors need to do the work to understand the New Zealand franchising sector.
- Becoming part of FANZ
Brad explains what inspired him to become an official part of the FANZ board.
- The work that FANZ does
Brad unpacks the work that FANZ does, and how they advocate for both their members and the wider NZ franchising sector.
- Why people should join FANZ
Brad explains the benefits of joining FANZ.
Want to learn more? You can visit the Franchise Association of New Zealand’s website here!
