Franchising

Working for yourself doesn’t have to mean working by yourself. If you’re considering buying a franchise, our specialists are here to help.

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Deciding on a franchise

Whether you have a particular franchise in mind or you’re exploring options, it’s important to understand that franchising is a way of doing business — it isn’t a single industry or business. All franchises are different so it’s important that you find one that suits you.

Future vision

Overall, the relationship between you and the franchise and franchisor should be positive and mutually beneficial. You should consider whether:

  • you share the same vision, values, and work ethic as the franchisor
  • you’ll be motivated to work in the business for the next 5–10 years
  • you see profitable growth in the franchise
  • the franchise has the ability to maintain its competitiveness and brand in the future.

Before buying in to a franchise system, you should think about:

  • whether you have a passion for the franchise brand, product, and concept
  • how much you’ll need to invest to buy, and operate
  • what initial and ongoing training and support you’ll receive.

Benefits of owning a franchise

Our customers have told us some of the reasons why buying a franchise was appealing included:

  • a positive cash flow from the day you open
  • reduced risk of the business failing
  • ability to start a business with a low capital base
  • comfort in knowing that the business can be re-sold
  • a business model that allows you to grow and own multiple locations.

To find out more about the benefits of franchising, visit the Franchise Association of New Zealand website.

How we can help

Finance your growth

Get extra funds to finance your business growth or to help free up cash flow. Apply online for a business loan or overdraft of up to $100,000, credit card with a limit of up to $50,000, or asset finance loan from $5,000.

About our finance options

Payment solutions

Manage your customer payments online with a range of merchant facilities such as EFTPOS, PayClip and eCommerce payment gateways.

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Manage your business online

Our Internet Banking for Business and banking app make it easier to manage your finances whether you’re in the office or out on the road.

More about online banking

Guides to starting out

There are lots of things to think about when you start a new business. Here are some tips and resources to help you set off on the right foot.

Contact us

If you’d like to talk to a franchise specialist, call us on 0800 269 763 or send an online enquiry and we’ll call you back to talk through your options.