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Curious about what happens when a business enters liquidation? Khushbu Sundarji's latest article explores the process and steps involved in liquidation. #liquidation #businesses #commercialcontracts #franchisinginnewzealand

Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE recently took part in the Corporate LiveWire Franchising 2024 Virtual Round Table, where he joined other experts in franchising. He addressed the various risks and challenges associated with franchising. #franchising #commercialcontracts #franchisinginnewzealand

Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE had dinner with Marcel Portmann, CFE in Auckland. It was great seeing Marcel after so many years. Marcel previously worked at the International Franchise Association and is now with Duck Donuts and living in Spain - a truly international franchising expert!

We proudly sponsored the Massey University Franchising New Zealand 2024 Survey. The findings reveal a notable growth in the franchising sector across New Zealand. Check out the brochure for a comprehensive overview of franchising in New Zealand. #franchising #franchisinginnewzealand #masseysurvey2024 Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE Khushbu Sundarji

Exciting news! The Massey University Franchising New Zealand 2024 report has been released! The report represents the only reliable and systematic data collected on the New Zealand franchise sector and provides an up-to-date profile of the sector. Findings include: • There are 546 business format franchisors in New Zealand in 2024. • There is an estimated total of 29,750 units operating in business format franchises. • More than 114,300 people are employed directly in business format franchises. • Sales turnover for business format franchises was estimated at $47.2 billion. • Sales turnover for the entire franchising sector was estimated at $73.4 billion. • 73% of franchise networks are New Zealand founded. • Nearly 20% of NZ franchise networks have entered international markets. • 90% of franchise brands return profits back into the community. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gjsNghC4 Thanks to supporters and sponsors of the survey Massey University , Westpac New Zealand , Stewart Germann Law Office , Iridium Partners , Nexia New Zealand , Laser® Group NZ & Exceed - we fix windows & doors , Franchize Consultants , Franchise New Zealand media

Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE had a great time attending the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising in Phoenix, Arizona. He also had the chance to catch up with some old friends. Peter Holt John Pratt

Khushbu Sundarji's newest article discusses the recent case of Team Group Realty Limited trading as Harcourts Paremata v Cardno. #franchising #commercialcontracts #restraintsoftrade #confidentialinformation

Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE will be attending the American Bar Association 47th Annual Forum on Franchising: Franchising Heats Up and is looking forward to seeing everyone. If you want to meet up with Stewart, please contact us or Stewart directly.

Thank you to everyone that attended our seminar on 10 October 2024. A special thank you to ASB Bank for hosting and to Richard Jacobs for joining Khushbu Sundarji and Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE as a speaker. If you had any more questions please contact us or the speakers directly. Rohann Dobbin James Phillips

Stewart Germann LLB, Notary Public, CFE wrote an article for the September/October 2024 Business Franchise Australia magazine focusing on home services franchises #franchising #commercialcontracts #franchisinginnewzealand #franchisinginaustralia