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?

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...