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

1 September 2022 - Senior New Zealand franchisors are being invited to attend the Franchisor Executive Forum In Melbourne, Australia, on 27 September.

24 May 2024 – Franchise New Zealand is very sorry to learn of the death of Al Dunn, the former CEO of McDonald's from 1993-2004.

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...

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

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...

Beware – some business opportunities may not be all they seem

Results from the Franchise Association of New Zealand’s latest membership survey coincide with release of the new Accredited Franchise Member logo

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 ...

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

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

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

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