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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
Election year survey recognises franchise concerns
Earlier this year, Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ) members were invited to participate in the 2026 Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey, providing a unique franchise perspective within an influential business survey normally dominated by larger firms
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
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SOUL ORIGIN CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
Founded in Sydney in 2011 with the aim of making quality specialty coffee and fresh, healthier food more accessible, Soul Origin has grown from a small family-run business into a network of 178 locations, recording around 22 million customer visits each year.
Bulldog Skincare Co-Founder Simon Duffy Appointed CEO of FAB Group
FAB Group, the company behind Caci, New Zealand's largest skin and appearance franchise, has appointed global skincare entrepreneur Simon Duffy MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Potential $10bn a year from new women-led businesses
Women-led businesses could contribute an additional $10bn a year to New Zealand’s GDP if barriers to entry were addressed, according to a new Westpac NZ economic report
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CrestClean
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