Clean Planet
Opportunity
Clean Planet empowers you to build a thriving, eco-conscious business with purpose. Our franchisees deliver premium cleaning and property care serv...
INSPIRATIONAL WINNERS - Franchise Awards 2025 Results
Article
The stars of New Zealand’s franchise community came out to shine in the 30th annual Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. We feature the winning re...
World's top-valued food brand named
Article
July 2019 – The world’s biggest food franchise is also one of the ten hottest brands on the planet, according to a recent report
McDonald’s meatless burgers fail to fire in US
Article
10 August 2022 – While plant-based alternatives from companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have been touted as the ‘next big thing’ in...
My After School Headquarters (MASH)
Opportunity
Make a difference in children’s lives today with our out-of-school programmes.
McDonald’s NZ announces $100 million restaurant investment
Article
2 July 2019 - 15 restaurants planned for five-year growth period
Pioneering NZ master franchise up for sale
Article
23 January 2024 – Plant-based fast food chain Lord of the Fries is looking for a new master franchisee to drive growth
New technology allows deliveries at the drop of a pin
Article
Domino’s Anywhere is a maps-based pin drop feature for mobile customers wanting picnic blanket pizza deliveries
New technology allows deliveries at the drop of a pin
Article
Domino’s Anywhere is a maps-based pin drop feature for mobile customers wanting picnic blanket pizza deliveries
Crossing The Boundaries
Article
Singapore is the place to be in September when Global Franchising2002 returns
Young wahine Māori rises to franchise ownership
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...and plans to bake te ao Māori into her business
Guaranteed Income
Article
What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?
NZ Franchise Awards 2022 Results:
YOU BEAUTY!
Article
12 November 2022 – Two home-grown beauty brands starred at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Both were Supreme Award winners for the first ...
The naked franchisor - calculating and collecting franchise fees
Article
Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Article
Buying a franchise can prove a smart choice to secure a stable financial future for you and your family. But being clear on your goals and making t...
NZ up three places in world competitiveness
Article
28 May 2015 - New Zealand has risen to 17th place on an annual world competitiveness ranking
The Coffee Club
Opportunity
The Coffee Club is one of New Zealand's Leading Franchise Businesses with over 20 years experience in delivering high industry standards both for o...
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
Article
6 March 2022 – Friendly rivals from the same industry won the two biggest titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards tonight. Here’s our f...
Lower card fees planned for small businesses
Article
10 December 2020 – Government plans hard cap for merchant services fees to encourage contactless payment; consultation sought
CrestClean
Opportunity
Looking for a simple business with low risk and high profit margins - where you can enjoy a great lifestyle? A CrestClean franchise ticks all the b...
Carl's Jr. to be franchised as Restaurant Brands acquires whole chain
Article
5 November 2014 - Restaurant Brands acquires Forsgren's seven Carl’s Jr. stores in Auckland, plans to sub-franchise.
How to Expand Your Franchise from Australia to New Zealand
Article
If you’re thinking of exporting your franchise system, New Zealand is the obvious place to start.
Today's the day - new AEWV rules apply
Article
Almost a year after sweeping changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) were announced, new rules are in place.
FreshChoice
Opportunity
Wholesale Distributors Ltd is the franchisor for the FreshChoice group of supermarkets. All our stores are locally owned and operated and totally c...
Mediation Panel Offers Dispute Resolution for Franchisees
Article
A Mediation Panel organised by the Franchise Association of New Zealand makes rapid resolution of disputes available to members and non-members alike
Franchise Awards move online
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1 February 2022 - The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards will take place as an online-only event on 6 March.
Franchise Lending Summit for Auckland
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March 2024 – The first Franchise Lending Summit in New Zealand is taking place in Auckland on Thursday 14 March
Clean break - Franchisee retires after 24 years
Article
After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...
NZ Franchise Awards 2023 Results
BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
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11 November 2023 – This year’s Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards were among the most hotly-contested ever, and it was fitting that there were tw...
The Circle Of Life
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Having the right banking solutions in place for every stage of your business life cycle can make a big difference, says Daniel Cloete of Westpac