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From the archives - December 2011: Some franchises like to promote themselves as ‘lifestyle opportunities’ – but what does this really mean? Simon ...

6 September 2018 - The Coffee Club is removing plastic straws from its 63 cafes across New Zealand and replacing them with paper straws

Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise

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...

30 November 2015 - The Coffee Club New Zealand is celebrating 10 years in business today

2 February 2024 – Respected economic consultancy Infometrics is forecasting an improved economic outlook for New Zealand, with better GDP growth an...

29 August 2021 - Businesses with workers needing to cross the Alert Level boundary between Auckland/Northland and other regions can now apply for B...

Part-time, full-time, indoors, outdoors, retail or restaurant: whatever type of business you’re interested in, there’s a franchise to suit. If you’...

24 March 2021 – Broker says housing policy could make buying a business a more attractive option for investors - but how many will do it?

7 March – Hell’s new CEO, Josh Drake, is swapping craft beer for pizza as the former Panhead GM takes on the challenge of leading one of New Zealan...

12 December 2013 – New recommendations on a controversial employment bill recognise the independence of franchisees but say it’s who generates the ...

16 September 2021 - Valuable insights and tips from Greg Nathan, Founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, based upon his recent presentati...

July 2013 – The Franchise Association has proposed that its members should be granted automatic exemption from a change to Part 6a of the Employmen...

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 ...

6 March 2009 - The Court of Appeal has delivered an extremely important judgement for the franchise sector in respect of a long-running case involv...

27 January 2022 – A franchisee which advertised for unvaccinated staff despite the mandatory requirement for hospitality staff to be vaccinated has...

With all sorts of businesses facing unprecedented times, how are big franchisors helping both their franchisees and the wider community? We talk to...

How can franchisors attract, involve and appoint new franchisees during a time of economic uncertainty?

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

Dr Callum Floyd discusses the impact of private equity and listed company ownership on franchisors and franchisees

If a franchisee has a problem how can they make themselves heard by the franchisor?

23 February 2017 - Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has today announced new measures to stop employers who breach immigration and employment ...

Simon Lord looks at the facts and philosophies behind McDonald's - the best-known franchise in the world

Gehan Gunasekara asks whether those who buy franchises really know what they are getting into, and suggests proposed changes to consumer law don't ...

Updated July 15 2026: We provide a summary of recent economic and business outlooks as household wealth, business confidence and expected own activ...

20 September 2018 - A proposed ruling from the USA on responsibility of franchisors for staff employed by franchisees could help influence internat...