BUMPS IN THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY
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August 2025 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview tries to answer New Zealand's big question - "Are we there yet?"
Franchise Awards 1997 - Full Results
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November 1997 - Winners of the 1997 Franchisee and Franchise System of the Year titles share a passion for making their businesses even better
It's All About You
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Glenice Riley suggests some smart things to think about when buying a franchise
McDonald’s meatless burgers fail to fire in US
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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...
Immigrants drive franchise re-sales
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December 2015 - Broker says recent immigrants from China and India are the biggest buyers of existing franchised outlets
Two In A Row
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November 2022 – Franchise New Zealand wins the Service Provider of the Year Award for the second time running
Global franchise brands offered to NZ entrepreneurs
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November 2022 – Some top food brands are among nine international franchises looking for local partners in New Zealand
2023 Franchise Conference speakers named
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Meeting the Challenge. Driving Opportunity Franchise Association responds to interesting times with theme for the 2023 National Franchise Conferenc...
Australian Franchising Code changes to include $51,000 penalties
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2 April 2014 - The Federal Government in Australia has detailed changes to that country's franchise legislation, the Franchising Code of Conduct, w...
Measurement & Management
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Leith Oliver offers advice on measuring your business performance and suggests a Warrant of Fitness check for franchisors. It could lead to a Franc...
The Must-Do's
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Greg Nathan details the essential factors a franchise system must have in order to succeed
Optimism is catching
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2 February 2009 - New research into franchisors' and franchisees' confidence levels in Australia shows the importance of confident leadership.
looking for a PART-TIME FRANCHISE?
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Can you turn spare time into spare cash?
Helping franchisees #7 – Preparing to Re-open
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How are franchisors helping their franchisees prepare to re-open once we move down from Level 4? BurgerFuel has been working on it from the start o...
Swimart Pool & Spa Services
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Australasia's most experienced chain of pool & spa specialists. Swimart commenced business in Sydney in the early 80s and since that time has g...
Big Lessons From The Big Country
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Callum Floyd rode across the USA to bring back insights from the International Franchise Association convention in Las Vegas
Caci acts early to support policy on family violence
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6 September 2018 – More than half of the Caci clinic franchise commits to early introduction of family violence policy
2017 survey confirms NZ is the most franchised country in the world
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The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check
Making Franchises Affordable
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Franchisors are looking for creative solutions to help solve an old dilemma - what do you do when your potential franchisee has all the right quali...
A WHOLE NEW INSIGHT
Opportunity Profile
A Speed Queen-equipped laundromat in a rural town location has proved to be an excellent investment – and a learning opportunity too
Cleantastic Commercial Cleaning
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An established, award-winning franchise with nearly 300 franchisees operating throughout NZ. This cleaning franchise offers quality cleaning at com...
franchising for CHINESE IMMIGRANTS
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March 2011 - Chinese immigrants are increasingly turning to franchising as a way of getting into business in New Zealand. Simon Lord hears expert o...
Helping franchisees #3 – Childcare & Education
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In the third of our lockdown series looking at what franchisors are doing to help their franchisees, we talk to pre-school educators Just Kidz
Stonewood Homes NZ
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We are now expanding and seeking builders and construction entrepreneurs throughout the regions.
Green Homes NZ
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We design and build higher performing and energy efficient homes for Kiwis.
CARDS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
Advisor Profile
Tranxactor explains how to make gift cards an important part of a well-managed customer engagement strategy
STARTING AFRESH in New Zealand
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Simon Lord considers the opportunities and issues for immigrants looking at franchised businesses
is your job TOO SMALL for you?
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January 2014 - If you're considering a new start in the new year, buying a franchise can change your life. Be prepared, though - according to some ...
A BUSINESS FOR LIFE
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What makes a franchise such a good choice as a long-term investment?
Harrisons Curtains & Blinds
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Love fashion, interior design, and have a flair for sales? Own your own business doing what you love, supported by the most trusted franchise netwo...
