Liquor franchisee's employment breaches raise questions
Article
18 June 2019 – Liquor store franchisee fined after failing to address employment issues
Top US names for NZ franchise conference
Article
March 2024 – International visitors will take centre stage at connectXperience – the 2024 National Franchise Conference
NZ franchises to benefit from gradual domestic recovery in a sea of global uncertainty
Article
Westpac’s May 2025 Economic Overview reports Kiwis rolling with the punches amidst signs of the economy strengthening to improve access to finance ...
5 Steps Every Franchise Should Take for Commerce Act Compliance
Article
Proceedings filed by the Commerce Commission in September 2025 underscore that franchise networks are not immune from cartel laws
THE VALUE OF FRANCHISE FEES
Article
Every franchise charges fees one way or another. Why do you have to pay them and what do you get for your money?
Cutting through the jargon - a guide to common clauses in franchise agreements
Article
Franchise lawyer David Foster explains what to expect in a franchise agreement and what it means for your future.
The Coffee Club celebrates 10 years in New Zealand
Article
30 November 2015 - The Coffee Club New Zealand is celebrating 10 years in business today
Club Physical – the dangers of WARRING IN PUBLIC
Article
28 February 2013 - The dispute between the Club Physical franchisor and a multiple franchisee has attracted a lot of media interest. What are the i...
Franchising your business - in search of the golden egg
Article
New start-ups often talk of franchising their business but what can they do to prepare for it?
6 people who can make a franchise fail
Article
To succeed in franchising, you need good people skills as well as a good business model. Sadly, many new franchisors don't make the grade.
Foxx & Filly Home Staging
Opportunity
New franchise opportunity with a trustworthy and professionally structured home staging business, servicing the real estate sector. Established bus...
Landlords & Leasing
Article
Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market
Kiwis name NZ’s favourite takeaway
Article
8 December 2016 – One home-grown franchise has replaced another at the top of a major customer satisfaction survey
Taco Bell confirms first NZ store in West Auckland
Article
4 October 2019 – Taco Bell will open its very first New Zealand restaurant in West Auckland
Mizin
Opportunity
New Zealand’s premier portable room hire business providing recurring weekly income with limited labour input. Great extra retirement income and/or...
How to become a high-achieving franchisee
Article
Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of any franchise opportunity
Rapid antigen tests now being trialled by NZ businesses
Article
28 October 2021 – Businesses are self-funding new, faster Covid tests
Opportunity Knocks
Article
From the Archives: June 2020 - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights
Fresh Start
Article
When you lose your job, is buying a business a good option? Simon Lord talks to four people who decided to invest in themselves.
Diamond Fusion
Opportunity
Seeking motivated people with great sales ability and focus. Start-up stock provided.
What Price Legislation?
Article
September 2007 - Should franchising be legislated? A few years ago, the question would have been met with a resounding NO from the franchise sector.
How long do franchisees keep their businesses?
Article
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 ...
NZ economy – stronger for longer
Article
Stronger population growth, rising business confidence and a rebound in milk prices point to an enduring period of growth for the New Zealand econo...
Wage cheat franchisees lose businesses
Article
July 2018 – A franchisor has taken swift action against a franchisee found to have breached employment law
Rent action update: start negotiating now
Article
10 June 2020 - What do the Government's proposed measures to force commercial rent negotiation actually mean, and when can franchisees start to use...
Green Acres restraint case' a win for franchising'
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27 June 2014 - The CEO of Green Acres has hailed the result of an arbitration process with a former franchisee as a victory for the whole franchise...
Australian franchising:
growing or not?
Article
11 October 2016 - Initial results from the Franchising Australia 2016 survey show that sales and employment within franchising are up slightly sinc...
The Coffee Guy
Opportunity
The Coffee Guy is New Zealand's largest mobile coffee franchise system. The secret to our success is ensuring our franchisees have the support that...
The Franchise Gurus - SGL
Advisor
New Zealand’s longest established specialised franchise law firm with over 40 years’ experience. Expert legal advice to franchisors and franchisees...
Stimulating small business gets best results
Article
December 2009 - A new study showing that small business is the powerhouse of the economy has caused a significant policy change in the application ...
