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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.

In a market where businesses in general have been struggling with rising costs and customers are watching their wallets, fast food and takeaways se...

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

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

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...

4 July 2013 - 20,000 postcards and an online campaign are being used to put pressure on Government to ensure that proposed law changes don't unfair...

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

Do recent IRD statistics on 'self-employment' income levels tell the whole story?

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

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

Can you turn spare time into spare cash?

Franchise agreements will not now be caught up in proposals by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to reform consumer law. Originally, it was feared t...