24 September 2021 - When one franchise had too much work and the other had too little, two well-known franchise brands worked together 

A survey of visitors to the Franchise New Zealand website has revealed that 74% of those seriously interested in buying a franchise would be prepar...

From the Archives: September 2001 - The Franchising Code of Practice was launched in July 1997. Simon Lord examines the impact it has had, and asks...

10 November 2018 ­– Business-to-business franchises proved there’s more to franchising than burgers when they took out the top titles at the Westpa...

29 June 2020  – Caci have announced a new partnership with the country’s leading private company investor

28 October 2021 – Changes in the way rent relief measures will be applied should provide additional clarity and options for tenants and landlords a...

December 2009 - What can new migrants expect when they buy a franchise – and what should they look out for? Philip Morrison offers some advice

Simon Lord shares lessons learned from over 30 years of owning an independent small business

November 2000 - The winners of this year’s Franchise Awards set higher standards than ever. Here's our full report.

Estelle Logan outlines some of the ways that buying a franchise can make going into business for yourself an attractive option

Westpac’s Franchise Team has been working with franchisors and franchisees throughout New Zealand to find practical solutions to the cashflow crisi...

Here are 9 good reasons to start your own business – and 5 good reasons not to

Australian legislation may impact global franchise model

December 2014 - Changes in health and safety could be costly for franchisors and franchisees, suggests Nathan Tetzlaff of Gaze Burt

June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking

August 2017 – Hell has invested in new equipment and training for each of its 70 stores across the country to ensure its customers can order and en...

What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?

The Franchising Survey 2003 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check

New Zealand has more franchise systems per capita than any other country in the world. Here is a guide to this exciting sector

21 March 2017 – Record net annual migration levels continue, Statistics New Zealand said today, bringing larger numbers of migrants into the countr...

Shift in Kiwi employee priorities: 45% say work-life balance comes before salary, study finds 

In a development with major implications for franchise governance and competition law in Aotearoa, the Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedi...

17 April 2022 – McDonald's spent a record amount on ingredients from Kiwi farmers, growers and bakers last year, with the majority being exported t...

Ready for a change? Is it time to get into a business of your own? Is a franchise a good option? What do you need to do first?

2 October 2019 – The Commerce Commission has warned Hell Pizza that its advertising of the “Burger Pizza” was, in the Commission’s view, likely to ...

Attracting potential franchisees means a franchisor needs to present their opportunity in the best possible light. That means showing them what it ...

January 2015 - How far are franchisors responsible for the employment issues of franchisees? It's a hot topic overseas with major implications for ...

14 November 2015 - Some of the people who have made huge contributions to the growth of franchising in New Zealand were honoured at the Westpac New...

After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...

August 2017 - Latest info from the Survey of Franchising reveals that the sector is a major employer and trainer of New Zealanders