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Featuring photographs and research acquired through field work in over 50 countries, Gary He's new book shows how franchises like McDonald's must a...

26 February 2020 - Business.govt.nz has brought together information from 15 government departments so businesses can access all they need to know ...

4 June 2020 - Proposed action on a deal to force commercial rent negotiations after months of inactivity is being condemned as 'too little, too late'

Many franchises are developed locally – but are NZ companies missing out on investing in overseas brands?

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

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

Two recent cases before the High Court upheld the restraints of trade in franchise agreements. Can franchisors relax? Not necessarily, says barrist...

14 October 2015 – New Zealand’s own Fastway Couriers was named International Franchisor of the Year at the Australian Franchise Awards last night

August 2017 - The problems surrounding Veritas Investment's franchised brands will make investors wary of franchises - but is it franchising or the...

21 August 2018 – The economy may be slower, but it is moving on to a surer long-run footing, says Westpac

April 2020 - Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants draws on past experience to offer some practical pointers on navigating through the current u...

US law firm Faegre & Benson has suggested what it is that marks out great franchisors

24 January 2017 – A new YouTube video is aimed at New Zealanders uncertain about the process of buying a franchise

January 2019 ­– The Coffee Club has scooped gold in the Reader’s Digest quality service awards

25 October 2019 – New Zealand gains first Certified Franchise Executive under international programme

17 April 2020 - FANZ demands consultation, more action to support small business

Lorraine Lord and Philip Morrison look behind the figures to evaluate the true cost of buying a franchise and suggest ways to set up your new busin...

When the earthquake struck Canterbury, how did franchisees and franchisors fare? Crispin Caldicott finds out

Mina Phillips and Simon Lord look at how two New Zealand franchises are expanding overseas.

Lance Hargreaves of specialist franchise lawyers Goodwin Turner suggests some legal aspects to consider when buying a franchise as a long-term inve...

A good disclosure document is a great help when buying a franchise. What should it tell you?

Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.

13 March 2020 – As health concerns mean more people choose or are required to work from home, Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute ...

20 October 2021 – The first Survey of Franchising since 2017 is happening right now, with franchisors across the country being asked to help create...

Nathan Bonney suggests a rethink of the franchise recruitment process

October 2016 - More women than ever are owning and operating businesses in New Zealand, with strong performance results across the country

March 2012 - A New Zealand Herald report says franchise consultant Campbell Spencer ‘has left a string of unhappy clients who say they spent thousa...

7 February 2023 – Westpac has  established a $1million flood relief fund to support its small business customers who have been affected by the rece...

So far, $196,000 of penalties have been issued through the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme.  

The RBNZ cut the OCR by 50bp to 3.75% as expected, with scope for further interest rate cuts in coming months.