US franchises seeking local partners
A seminar being held in Auckland on 13 March will help
investors, entrepreneurs and companies looking at importing
a franchise brand from the USA with unique insights
The half-day seminar will cover how to investigate an overseas brand and evaluate its suitability for the New Zealand market, topics for negotiation, legal considerations and financial implications. It will also look at the reality of growing a franchise and introduce four well-established US brands which are actively seeking partners in New Zealand. Presenters include one of the USA's top franchise consultants.
The programme is aimed at:
• Companies looking at diversification or multi-brand opportunities.
• Established business wanting an add-on business in a related industry.
• Franchisors wanting to add an established brand.
• Entrepreneurs and experienced managers aiming to build a substantial business of their own.
The event is being held in collaboration with Westpac, Stewart Germann Law Office, the US Department of Trade, the American Chamber of Commerce, and award-winning US franchise consultant Edwards Global Services.
The seminar starts at 9am on Tuesday 13 March at the Pullman Hotel, Princes St, Auckland and will run until 1pm, including a light reception. There will then be an opportunity for interested investors to have one-on-one business meeting regarding specific brands.
The seminar is free but booking is essential.
The Featured Brands
The Boiling Crab is a casual
dining restaurant modelled after a traditional Louisiana
seafood boil, featuring seafood and fish entrees prepared
Cajun-style served with sauces from mild to highly spicy.
The menu includes crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp and raw
oysters prepared in giant pots of seasoned broth, made to
order and served in bags on paper-covered tables. The proven
concept is a winning combination of top-quality seafood,
crave-worthy signature recipes and a playfully modern
aesthetic. Restaurants often have long waiting lines from a
loyal fan base.
www.theboilingcrab.com
FirstLight
Home Care has been on the prestigious Entrepreneur
‘Franchise 500’ list for seven consecutive years.
The company’s management team has 250 years of in-home
care and franchise experience, making it the most
comprehensive, reliable, values-driven and best-managed
service provider in the home care industry in the USA.
FirstLight has a Certified Client Satisfaction rate of 97.6%
and its Caregiver Bond has achieved an industry
leading 86.2% retention rate of its highly-trained
caregivers. A proprietary technology platform enhances
system integration to facilitate a highly successful
operation.
www.firstlighthomecare.com
Mosquito
Squad founded the Protective Barrier Spray in 2005
and are the #1 US franchise brand in their sector. The
barrier spray treatment methodology and proprietary product
blend instantly kills mosquitos and other pests that have
ruined many a holiday or barbecue – not to mention
carrying increasingly-globalised diseases such as zika,
dengue fever and malaria throughout the Pacific. The
treatment method offers a 21-day residual killing impact.
Mosquito Squad offers a simple and scalable operating model
for commercial, hospitality and domestic clients with very
high gross profit margins of approximately 65%. Mosquito
Squad is ranked the #1 pest control franchise by
Entrepreneur Magazine.
www.mosquitosquad.com
ILoveKickboxing
is a leading fitness franchise with 250+ locations in three
countries. The brand started with one simple question:
What’s wrong with most workouts and how can we fix it?
The #1 reason people stop working out is boredom caused
by poor exercises and routines that get old and stale. So
the company got to work creating a workout that was always
fun, engaging, challenging, and exciting. The result is a
bag-hitting, adrenaline-flowing workout that anyone can do -
no matter what their age, gender or fitness level. Sleek
fit-outs and minimal specialist equipment ensure maximum
profitability for less investment than many fitness
franchises.
www.ilovekickboxing.com
This seminar provides those interested in US franchise brands with a unique opportunity to hear from top experts about how to make a productive franchise investment as well as learn about concrete opportunities with an outstanding track record of success.