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12 April 2018 - A BP service station operator in Hastings, Pegasus Energy Limited, has been ordered to pay upwards of $132,000 in arrears to two ex...

26 February - Franchisors advised to ensure franchisees compliant as Labour Inspectorate investigations continue

From the Archives: 2019 - A Subway franchisee made the company a ‘priority focus’ for Labour Inspectorate investigators. How can franchisors preven...

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

How are franchisors helping their franchisees prepare to re-open once we move down from Level 4? BurgerFuel has been working on it from the start o...

5th October 2017 – After a sales decline last year, global franchises are on the rise again, says a US publication. Who's growing and who's struggl...

September 2025 - If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, there are hundreds of different opportunities in New Zealand. Here’s a guide t...

January 2020 – Two workshops being held in Auckland in February will help New Zealand franchisors and their leadership teams engage better with the...

Every franchisee needs to make sales. Your biggest asset is your time - don't waste it, says Lloyd Hill.

27 September 2021 - Franchisors praised for taking a stand as former franchisee loses liquor licence after worker exploitation

There is good news but also some downsides for New Zealand franchises from the 2025 Budget released yesterday

Clayton Kimpton and Penny Hargreaves deliver a warning on the impact of health and safety legislation on franchises

Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but there’s still an element of risk involved. That’s why using the right adv...

The US Embassy is inviting New Zealand franchisors and investors to attend the International Franchise Expo in New York as a member of the US Embas...

22 October 2016 - We’re just three weeks away from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Who will come out on top for 2016?

July 2019 – One of New Zealand’s best-known home-grown franchise brands is gradually disappearing from our streets as Fastway Couriers rebrands

Could you turn your passion into a business of your own? Simon Lord looks at how buying a franchise can help you achieve your dream

How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? Here are some lessons from 2020.

When the time comes to sell your franchise, how do you get the right price for it? Grant Garraway helps you draw up a plan

Almost a year after sweeping changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) were announced, new rules are in place.

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

Lessons drawn from two former Four Square businesses show that when a franchisee is penalised for exploitation of workers, especially immigrants, i...

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

Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated

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

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

February 2016 - A New Zealand company has taken over the master franchises for some of the country’s best-known coffee brands.

July 2012 – Slower growth and an ageing client base mean franchises need to tailor their appeal to a predictably-changing market