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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Caressa Mason

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Caressa Mason - Tereza Murray Franchising

Caressa Mason

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

As our Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Caressa plays a key role in shaping and supporting the brand identity of our clients. She works across brand standards, fit-out guides, marketing strategy, and general communications to ensure consistency and clarity throughout the development process. Caressa’s eye for detail and creative approach help bring each brand to life in a way that’s both practical and visually aligned. Her support ensures that every element—from marketing collateral to customer-facing touchpoints—reflects the professionalism and values of the brand as it scales.

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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.