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11 October 2023 – A well-established franchise executive is available to help franchisors on a contract basis

14 February 2024 – New Zealand franchising enters 2024 more optimistic than 2023 despite some economic headwinds and challenges, says latest Franch...

Whether you’ve owned a business before or are new to self-employment, if you’re a budding entrepreneur then one of the options you have to consider...

It's important to buy a business for the right reasons, but how do you know the difference between a good reason and a bad reason?

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

17 September - We share tips from a free webinar aimed at helping franchisors be prepared when an issue erupts in the media.

The annual Mood of the Boardroom report published by the New Zealand Herald today shows reasons for optimism, in some sectors...

The November 2024 Westpac Quarterly Economic Overview will bring music to many ears...

Franchisors anticipate the gradual economic recovery will improve business results for both their franchisees' and their own businesses, according ...

19 November 2019 – McDonald’s has agreed to backdate miscalculated holiday pay for 10 years under an agreement with the Labour Inspectorate. It’s j...

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...

24 January 2017 – A new YouTube video is aimed at New Zealanders uncertain about the process of buying a franchise

Two recent cases before the High Court upheld the restraints of trade in franchise agreements. Can franchisors relax? Not necessarily, says barrist...

Stronger population growth, rising business confidence and a rebound in milk prices point to an enduring period of growth for the New Zealand econo...

20 April 2018 - Franchisors and service providers report mixed sentiments as business confidence stays low

10 June 2020 - What do the Government's proposed measures to force commercial rent negotiation actually mean, and when can franchisees start to use...

We look beyond the current economic woes to reveal what readers are concentrating on as they research franchising and franchise networks

McDonald’s was in the international news recently as President Donald Trump received delivery of his favourite meal to highlight his new “no tax on...

Franchising can be a great way to expand your business – but you have to know what you’re getting into.

In May 2012 we were asked by a reader what the average length of time is that franchisees stay with a franchise system in New Zealand. It's longer ...

5 November 2019 - Franchising contributes 2.7% to the economies of the 47 member countries of the World Franchise Council (WFC), as announced at it...

March 2023 – How did franchisors help after the Anniversary Day floods and Cyclone Gabrielle?

16 March 2019 ­– The final report from Australia’s Parliamentary Inquiry into the franchise sector there makes sweeping recommendations but the tim...

27 August 2020 - Westpac’s Quarterly Economic Overview is more positive than might be expected. Here are some extracts, along with links to the ful...

January 2012 - A recent study by Massey University suggested that conflict is commonplace in franchise relationships but that it is not always well...

Manage your knowledge and be more competitive. Leith Oliver suggests some tools to help you make the most of this most vital of assets

July 2025 – The latest global ranking of countries by franchise potential shows New Zealand in a top position, out-performing other APAC countries ...

A survey of visitors to the Franchise New Zealand website has revealed that 74% of those seriously interested in buying a franchise would be prepar...