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28 September 2020 - The Government has at last announced details of its arbitration and mediation funding package aimed at resolving ongoing disput...

When franchises advertise ‘opportunities nationwide’, they mean it. Simon Lord finds good reasons why business buyers should look outside the cities

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

Beware – some business opportunities may not be all they seem

October 2014 - The World Franchise Council has responded to concerns about what it sees as a growing trend internationally for franchisors and fran...

What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?

There are early signs of stabilisation after two especially tough years for retail and hospitality businesses in New Zealand's central business dis...

Buying a franchise doesn’t guarantee you a pot of gold – you have to work at it, says Eric Chester. Some top-performing New Zealand franchisees hel...

Gehan Gunasekara and Tiffany Lee examine the process behind the 2008 Government Review of the possible need for franchise regulation

Updated 24 September 2018 – The Cheesecake Shop franchisees are taking action to safeguard consumers while supporting strawberry farmers affected b...

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

12 October 2020 – The popular Franchisor Excellence Masterclass is back at the end of the month, with online delivery making it easier than ever fo...

11 May 2021 – The Ministry of Justice has advised that the Dispute Resolution Scheme aimed at helping resolve commercial lease disputes arising fro...

14 November 2015 – The Hall family of Columbus Coffee are New Zealand’s top franchisees, and Paramount Services is Supreme Franchise System of the ...

The story of the Mr Whippy who wasn’t reinforces the need to protect your franchise at all times.

24 September 2021 - When one franchise had too much work and the other had too little, two well-known franchise brands worked together 

August 2017 – An experienced panel of New Zealand franchisors explored the 2017 National Franchise Conference theme of innovation, integration and ...

18 October – Where does a Big Mac cost $30? A new study shows how McDonald's prices vary around the world

In a well-attended webinar held yesterday, organised by the U.S. Commercial Service and the International Trade Organisation, U.S.-based franchisor...

Professional advisors are sometimes criticised by franchisors for not really understanding franchising. In this article from our archives, here's h...

23 November 2019 – The Companies Office has launched a new resource for owners of growing small businesses to help them navigate the move into busi...

If you think you have a justified complaint about a franchise, what should you do? Here's our guide to making a complaint under the Franchise Assoc...

Franchise lawyer Michael Bright explains how to get off to the best possible start in your new business

Every business owner needs to keep an eye on their bottom line. Simon Lord shares some real-life examples of the ways companies are helping franchi...

Highly-respected franchise banker Dean Madsen is facing a new challenge – swimming across Lake Taupō to raise funds for Parkinson’s New Zealand

UPDATED 11 May 2021 – With some landlord/tenant disputes continuing to cause distress, two recent decisions involving hospitality businesses offer ...