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Articles focussing specifically on the New Zealand franchising market, including examples, industry news and market analysis.
The Market
What’s the next big thing in franchising?
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. Here is a guide to this exciting sector
Statistics and Surveys
Rapid escalation for New Zealand economy - Westpac
17 August 2021 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac suggests that, while the New Zealand economy has been charging ahead and built up a head of steam, it faces some growing pains and Covid-related uncertainties for a bit longer
2024 Survey - Franchising health check shows strong pulse
Findings of the 2024 Franchising New Zealand survey conducted by the Massey University Business School show that franchising is in solid shape.
Legislation
First ONZM For Services To Franchise Law
Stewart Germann of Stewart Germann Law Office has been named an Officer in the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year 2026 Honours list, for his services to franchise law
BE CYBER SAFE
Wynn Williams on navigating AI, security and cyber washing in business
Who Can Legally Sell A Franchise?
Do you need special qualifications to sell a franchise? Yes and no - Stewart Germann clarifies the laws about selling franchise opportunities
Immigration
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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