March 2020 – The US Commercial Service is inviting NZ franchisors and investors to the International Franchise Expo in October

Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...

May 2015 - Franchisees Bruce and Lynette Hopkins, of Speedy Signs Manukau, have been named among the Top 10 achievers in the world-wide Sign-A-Rama...

3 May 2016 - McDonald's is launching its all-day breakfast nationally tomorrow

As the armed forces and emergency services restructure, many personnel are moving out into businesses of their own. Annie Gray has been exploring t...

11 August 2023 - The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme introduced last year is open to abuse, making migrant exploitation more rather than less ...

May 2009 - More people want franchises - but can they find funding?

June 2012 - Greg Nathan and Zhanna Kremez report on the ways that franchisors are addressing the growing challenges posed by online retailing

January 2007 - As a franchisee, how do you drive your business on a local basis? Troy Hazard shares six top tips based on real-life experience

When will the nation recognise the pioneers of one of our largest business sectors?

May 2006 - A Nelson business broker has fired a broadside at incompetent franchise consultants

6 August 2018 – After overseeing five years of growth, the head of Domino’s NZ is taking up a new challenge in the UK

Buying a franchise enables you to start a new life almost anywhere – and regional businesses can be more profitable with less stress, too

Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...

A reader asks, ‘As a new franchisor, how can I protect my business from being damaged or sued if a franchisee doesn’t take proper care and injures ...

October 2009 - Discovery Days, when groups of potential franchisees visit franchisors, are common practice overseas - but haven't taken off in New ...

If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide

13 January 2020 – Lift Brands is to integrate a 9Round franchise into a newly-modernised Snap Fitness gym in Nelson

June 2011 -Restaurant Brands has announced that it is evaluating the Taco Bell chain to add to its KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut operations in New Z...

We are sad to report that Brian Salmon, founder of The $2 Shop, died on 7 June 2011.

The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check

Franchise New Zealand media knows franchising and is proving it with results.

February 2024 – Demand for businesses is expected to grow after election year wobbles

What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights

26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue

6 November 2023 – Australia already has one of the most regulated franchise sectors in the world. Now the ACCC wants to introduce a licensing syste...

How can buying a franchise help you to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your family?