How is the fuel crisis impacting franchised businesses?
Article
In a bid to reduce uncertainty, a recent survey of franchisors reveals specific impacts of rising fuel costs on the businesses of New Zealand franc...
HAPPY WORLD FRANCHISE DAY
Article
On a cold winter’s morning in the Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington, around 70 FANZ members and other franchise community supporters gathered to ...
Working Together
Article
Is it your dream to run your own business with your partner or a family member? Buying a franchise can make it come true. Greg Nathan provides some...
Franchisors comment on mandatory vaccination
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29 October 2021 – The recent announcement of mandatory vaccination requirements for certain sectors, including hospitality, hairdressers and gyms, ...
Researching Your Franchisor
Article
Buying any sort of business always involves a certain amount of risk, but there's an expectation that when you buy a franchise that risk will be su...
Hell commits to coeliac safety
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August 2017 – Hell has invested in new equipment and training for each of its 70 stores across the country to ensure its customers can order and en...
Franchise prospects looking up as CGT canned
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April 2019 - The news that the Government has shelved plans for a Capital Gains Tax for the foreseeable future has been welcomed by many in the fra...
Top US names for NZ franchise conference
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March 2024 – International visitors will take centre stage at connectXperience – the 2024 National Franchise Conference
BORNE to the USA
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March 2014 - BurgerFuel’s new partnership opens the door to the world’s biggest franchise market – and other Kiwi franchisors are keen to follow
Flex Fitness
Opportunity
Flex Fitness is a New Zealand owned and operated 24-hour gym franchise.
Quest Apartment Hotels
Opportunity
Quest Apartment Hotels are committed to growth and development and are continuously opening properties in new locations across the globe. Quest del...
TAKE CARE when you use a consultant
Article
When you are franchising your business, advice from a good consultant is invaluable – but choose that consultant wisely
Review could raise franchise regulation spectre again
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29 August 2013 - The Productivity Commission has just announced a review of regulatory regimes in New Zealand which could highlight differences wit...
Crossing The Boundaries
Article
Singapore is the place to be in September when Global Franchising2002 returns
New Workplace Rules in 2025
Article
New Zealand's employment landscape has undergone significant legislative changes in 2025, impacting franchised business and employees nationwide.
Helloworld Travel
Opportunity
Join helloworld Travel, one of New Zealand’s premier retail brands offering fully franchised stores around the country. Combining national and loca...
What Price Legislation?
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September 2007 - Should franchising be legislated? A few years ago, the question would have been met with a resounding NO from the franchise sector.
Franchise pioneer Colin Taylor dies
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It is with great sadness that we have to report that one of the pioneers of New Zealand franchising, Colin Taylor, has passed away at the age of 85.
Rodney Wayne enters Franchise Hall of Fame
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Rodney Wayne, the visionary founder of Rodney Wayne Hair Salons, has been officially inducted into the Franchise Hall of Fame.
Smith's Sports Shoes
Opportunity
Smith’s Sports Shoes’ biggest strength is the relationship between franchisor, franchisee and suppliers. What you can expect from the Smith’s team ...
Caught in the Act - Health & Safety
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March 2016 - Simon Lord finds new safety legislation can be a bonus for franchisors and franchisees – if you do it right
GST for beginners
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If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide
Franchising starts 2019 with hint of optimism
Article
1 February 2019 – Business confidence seems to be creeping back after several quarters of pessimism, and franchising is no exception. The latest Fr...
STRONG SYSTEMS SUPPORT FUNDING
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete provides valuable advice on securing and structuring the right funding to ensure franchise success
When social media goes wrong – Kiwi franchisees under fire
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May 2023 – A couple of news stories recently involving big franchised brands in New Zealand have highlighted the potential brand damage from carele...
What do field managers really do?
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One of the biggest benefits of buying a franchise is the on-the-spot support you get to build your business. Simon Lord talked to some of New Zeala...
Stimulating small business gets best results
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December 2009 - A new study showing that small business is the powerhouse of the economy has caused a significant policy change in the application ...
Hell champions disabled training
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Hell Pizza is continuing to leave its controversial past behind as it builds a reputation as 'champion of the underdog’.
Franchise offers free coffee to reduce waste
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25 February 2020 – Night ‘n Day runs Free Coffee February to keep single-use cups from New Zealand’s bins
Rent relief support measures refined
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28 October 2021 – Changes in the way rent relief measures will be applied should provide additional clarity and options for tenants and landlords a...