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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
NZ's first franchise law book
Stewart Germann, who earlier this year received an ONZM for his services to franchise law, has achieved another first in his field. Stewart has written New Zealand’s first comprehensive book on the subject, which is also due to become the prescribed text for New Zealand’s only dedicated university-level Franchise Law course
QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION
An August 2026 High Court finding against two franchisees who chose to walk away without clearly understanding the obligations of their franchise agreements resulted in them owing tens of thousands in future franchise fees
COMCOM TAKES FRANCHISE TO COURT
Commerce Commission to file proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island over franchisee discounting prohibitions.
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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