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February 2015 - Most buyers of existing franchise units are recent immigrants. What challenges does that pose for franchisors, and where are the op...

13 January 2020 – Lift Brands is to integrate a 9Round franchise into a newly-modernised Snap Fitness gym in Nelson

May 2021 - Australia is to establish a mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry from 2022, raising concerns about commercial confidentiality. Jason ...

17 April 2022 – New Zealand’s Hell Pizza franchise is ready to cross the ditch and open in Australia

13 February 2023 – Brand Machine, the well-known marketing software provider to the franchise industry, has re-branded to Storyteq

April 2023 – A new book by a franchise veteran provides good advice for anyone wanting to be their own boss

Rodney Wayne, the visionary founder of Rodney Wayne Hair Salons, has been officially inducted into the Franchise Hall of Fame. 

A revised, updated singular document has been unveiled by the Franchise Association of New Zealand to steer best practice in franchising.

Starting 2025 with a bang, Franchise New Zealand Media owners have announced a major acquisition to take the company multi-international.

From 6 July 2026, existing, high value franchise businesses are now included in the government's Business Investor Work Visa eligibility criteria

Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself

Every business gets asked to support charitable causes. How do franchises choose what to support?

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

Philip Morrison has evaluated more franchises than most. Here he shares some of his experience

September 2007 - Should franchising be legislated? A few years ago, the question would have been met with a resounding NO from the franchise sector.

A recent series of articles in the National Business Review has once again raised the topic of possible regulation in New Zealand’s franchise sector.

July 2017 - Suggestions that the International Franchise Association has advised members to avoid expanding into Australia until legislative uncert...

March 2018 - Australian franchising faces a fourth national franchise enquiry in 12 years after Fairfax media reports. Jason Gehrke provides a summ...

A new survey suggests a high school education is all you need to be a top-performing franchisee

May 2013 - While internet retailing is threatening some franchises, others are using online technology to improve service standards

News stories show need for franchises to be ready to handle hostile social and professional media

30 March 2008 - Franchise regulation is on the agenda after several high-profile problems. Simon Lord talks to the Commerce Minister and outlines f...

With hundreds of franchise opportunities to choose from, how do you choose one that's going to perform for you? Here's our road map to starting up ...

August 2008 - The following is the text of the speech by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel at the Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo, Auckl...

June 2009 - Australian research suggests legislation changes cost franchisors $9 million last year alone

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

How can you best prepare for running your own business? Lorraine Lord takes some advice