One of the questions that anyone who works in franchising is regularly asked is ‘What’s the next big thing, then?’ Here are some thoughts to help readers decide the answer for themselves

An introduction to franchising in New Zealand

New Zealand has more franchise systems per capita than any other country in the world. Simon Lord provides a guide to this exciting sector

2017 survey confirms NZ is the most franchised country in the world

New Zealand has one franchised unit for every 124 people. That’s just one of many surprising statistics from the Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017. Next survey results are due out in 2020.

GDP estimates show widespread regional economic growth

10 May 2018 – The latest GDP estimates from the MBIE show New Zealand’s regions to be growing strongly over the past five years with parts of the South Island standing out in particular

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Statistics and Surveys

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2017 survey confirms NZ is the most franchised country in the world

New Zealand has one franchised unit for every 124 people. That’s just one of many surprising statistics from the Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017. Next survey results are due out in 2020.

Economy 'falling into place'

21 August 2018 – The economy may be slower, but it is moving on to a surer long-run footing, says Westpac

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Legislation

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Immigration

Articles focussing specifically on information and advice for new immigrants to New Zealand.

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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.

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