Welcome
The Summer 2024-25 Franchise New Zealand magazine is out now and available in print or digital format.
In this issue we look at prospective franchisee’s expectations versus the reality of owning a business with insights from two new surveys of NZ’s franchise sector and the nation’s newest Supreme franchisees. The results of the 2024 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards are also featured in full with a spotlight on each of the deserving winners.
There’s lots of helpful advice, including valuable tips on building a strong working relationship when going into business with family or friends, our famous 250 Questions to Ask a Franchisor, and a summary of the 2024 Franchising New Zealand Survey, which shows that the sector is in great shape.
Looking to buy a New Zealand franchise business or learn more about franchising? Read profiles, explore opportunities and gain advice on how to choose the right business, finding finance, legal and financial matters.
Check out our comprehensive directory of over 275 different franchise brands for sale in New Zealand and local advisors experienced in franchising.
Opportunity Profile
No to DIY. Yes, to DIFM!
Kitchen Studio franchisee since 1989 still going stronger than ever.
Latest Franchise News
- What do franchise buyers really want?
- From Subway to Sushi Sushi
- Back in the band?
- Celebrating Excellence - 2024 Franchise Award Winners
- New Code of Practice and Ethics
Podcasts
Video Profile
Anchor Franchise
Market leader in sales and distribution of dairy products and beverages throughout New Zealand including Anchor, Primo, Mammoth, Mainland, and Kapiti. National franchise structure operating since 1992 offering exclusive territories. Looking for people with business and sales acumen, a can-do attitude and great leadership qualities.
Featured Video
How to Buy A Franchise
Make a safe and sensible decision about buying a business.
Featured Page
Must Read Articles
Advice for new residents in NZ (in 5 languages)
Protect your own interests as you assess any franchise business opportunity. Translated versions of this article are available in Hindi, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
250 questions to ask your franchisor
What do you need to know before you buy a franchise? Here's a comprehensive list of over 250 vital questions to ask the franchisor that will help you make the right decision.
Where do you start? How to get into your own business
How do you decide whether a business opportunity is right for you? Here’s a guide to working it out with links to all the resources you need to make the right decision
What Can You Afford?
Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial position
Change Your Life
How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?
In Our Latest Issue
Make your move, make your mark We look at your expectations versus the reality of owning a business, with the help of experts and the nation's Supreme franchisees.
2024 Franchise Awards - celebrating excellence Results in full from the November 2024 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.
Working Together Greg Nathan provides tips on building a good working relationship with family and friends.
Franchising health check shows strong pulse The 2024 Franchising New Zealand survey shows franchising is in solid shape.
Featured Listings
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Speed Queen Laundry Systems
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Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers
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Westpac New Zealand
Westpac is New Zealand's most experienced bank in franchising and the only bank offering dedicated franchise specialist managers throughout the country....
Choices Flooring
Be part of a new flooring retail opportunity in New Zealand where you will become part of an innovative and successful flooring brand. Choices Flooring...