Tereza Murray

Tereza Murray is a leading New Zealand Franchise and Business Consultant with more than 21 years of experience in franchising, both as a consultant and a franchisor. With a strong presence across New Zealand and Australia, she has helped grow some of the region’s most recognised brands through practical, results-driven strategies.

Tereza works actively across both markets, supporting clients throughout New Zealand while maintaining deep, long-standing involvement in the Australian franchise and business landscape. With more than 30 years of experience in business development across B2B and B2C sectors, she works with start-ups, growing brands, and established businesses ready to scale.

Known for her honest and direct approach, Tereza and her small, highly experienced team support around 50 business leaders each year from a wide range of industries. Together, they build strong growth models, implement effective systems, and provide practical, no-nonsense support to help businesses expand with confidence.

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Experienced, qualified and down-to-earth

We've put together a team of industry experts who possess extensive knowledge, qualifications, and a grounded approach. With years of hands-on experience in launching franchises and nurturing successful independent businesses, we prioritise efficiency over unnecessary delays to justify higher costs. Our emphasis is on speed and pinpointing key areas to achieve the results our clients seek, all within budget.

Recognising the unique nature of each business, we steer clear of one-size-fits-all approaches. Regardless of the growth model our clients opt for, be it a franchise, licensing,  CorAlliance®, or direct expansion, we are dedicated to offering practical strategies and guidance. Our goal is to help you establish a framework that delivers your desired outcomes. We focus on crafting sustainable and scalable solutions, ensuring that your growth continues long after our work is done.

Steve Murray Franchise Consultant

Steve Murray

Finance

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Steve Murray

Co-Founder & CFO

With firsthand experience as a successful franchisor, Steve Murray brings practical, real-world insight to every stage of the franchise development journey. He works closely with our clients to provide expert guidance across financial modelling, territory design, Disclosure Document preparation, and franchisor compliance. Steve’s strength lies in translating complex requirements into clear, workable solutions that set our clients up for long-term success. His approachable style and deep understanding of the franchising landscape make him a trusted advisor for businesses looking to scale with confidence.

Scott Goodwin Lawyer

Scott Goodwin

Goodwin Turner Lawyers

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Scott Goodwin

Goodwin Turner Lawyers

Scott is recognised as an industry leader in franchise law and has been recognised by independent researchers Who's Who Legal, (2017, 2018) an independent global organisation that identifies the foremost legal practitioners in their practice area. Scott is a Director and Principal of law firm Goodwin Turner and works with many franchise brands across Australia and New Zealand.

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Nicole Newman

Marketing Manager

Nicole Newman - Tereza Murray Franchising

Nicole Newman

Marketing Manager

As our Marketing Manager, Nicole plays a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the brand presence of our clients. She leads the development of strategic marketing direction across digital, content, brand identity, and customer engagement to ensure every touchpoint is cohesive and commercially aligned. Nicole brings a strong blend of creativity and analytical thinking, applying data-driven insights to strengthen brand visibility and generate meaningful traction. Her experience across diversified industries enables her to translate complex ideas into clear, purposeful campaigns. Nicole’s approach ensures that all marketing activity, from content and collateral through to digital channels and partner integration, reflects the professionalism, growth ambitions, and unique value of each brand she supports.

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Diana Ruiz

Graphic Designer & Meta Specialist

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Diana Ruiz

Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

With degrees in Graphic Design and Multimedia and currently pursuing her Master’s in IT, Diana brings a rare combination of artistic vision and tech-savvy execution. Diana's expertise extends across branding, web development, digital marketing, and content creation. Whether it’s crafting stunning visuals, optimising social media campaigns, or diving into the latest tech trends, Diana does it all with passion and precision.