Speedy Signs is a well known name in New Zealand. The franchise system has been here for 12 years and has 23 outlets. It has just arrived here in Tauranga and the next Franchise Association of New Zealand meeting is being hosted by the Tauranga franchisee.

Speedy Signs is a member of the worldwide Sign*A*Rama Franchise Network, which since being created in 1986, now has over 900 outlets in 50 countries.

National Bank business banking manager John McKinley, Harris Tate solicitor David Foster and Speedy Signs franchisee Joanne Newcombe.

It is quite staggering what they are able to make and no doubt this ability, together with the skill to recruit and train the right franchisees, has led in no small way to the growth of Speedy Signs.

At the next meeting of the Bay of Plenty branch of the Franchise Association we shall learn from our host, amongst other things, why she chose a Speedy Signs franchise.

We shall also learn from Grant Archibald, the chief executive of Business Franchise Group Ltd how a master franchise operates and the practicalities of running two franchise systems – Speedy Signs and Embroidme.

This is going to be a most informative evening, where you will hear what a prospective business owner finds appealing about a particular opportunity and how a franchisor makes and runs two successful franchises.

For those who wish to immerse themselves in a full two days of franchise experience, enroll for the Franchise Association Conference to be held in Rotorua this year. This is going to be a fantastic conference – they seem to keep on getting better every year and the opportunity to learn about ‘how to do' franchising property will be unsurpassed – at least until next year's conference. For details visit www.franchiseassociation.org.nz

The ‘Sign here for Success' event, with speakers Joanne Newcombe from Speedy Signs Tauranga and Business Franchise Group Ltd CEO Grant Archibald, is Thursday, May 19 at 5.30pm.

It is on at Speedy Signs, Tauranga, and is for anyone interested in franchising their business, buying a franchise, or wanting to learn more about franchising.

Phone: (07) 578 0059

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This article is written by the regional coordinator of the Franchise Association of New Zealand, David Foster of Harris Tate Solicitors, visit www.harristate.co.nz.