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Three quiet heroes have been honoured for their contributions to franchising

Updated 27 October 2017 - Pre-election uncertainties caused a slow-down in business confidence which extended into the post-election period. How wi...

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

If you think it is hard to recruit staff or franchisees at the moment, spare a thought for the businesses of Westport.

Good franchisees are hard to find, so should they be encouraged to own more than one outlet? Win Robinson considers the issues.

Confidence and expectations are up but it's still hard to find new franchisees in New Zealand, says the latest Franchising Confidence Index

5 July 2018 – The availability of suitable franchisees and staff continues to pose problems for franchisors despite positive signs

Some of the best-known franchises rely on personal brands created by their founders. Simon Lord talked to Rodney Wayne in December 2010 about creat...

The Body Shop, the ethical cosmetics brand founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, is staging a comeback - and this time it will be sub-franchised in New...

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

Part-time, full-time, indoors, outdoors, retail or restaurant: whatever type of business you’re interested in, there’s a franchise to suit. If you’...

In a genuine back-to-the-future moment, Nathan Bonney of Iridium Partners returns more than a decade after first joining Mariposa Restaurant Holdin...

We take a look at what mindset new generations of franchise buyers need to bring with them, how they are finding their information, and what franch...

5 July 2017 – Hell has raised nearly $50,000 to ensure that more families living with Tourette’s can attend “life-changing” Camp Twitch this year

7 March – Hell’s new CEO, Josh Drake, is swapping craft beer for pizza as the former Panhead GM takes on the challenge of leading one of New Zealan...

30 May 2018 - Consumers and councils are turning on the humble plastic straw. Franchises are keen to respond, but their sheer size can mean supply ...

3 September 2022 – A new immigration scheme being introduced later this month could open up opportunities for larger investment franchises. Simon L...

Food franchises have always been popular – after all, everyone needs to eat. But hospitality is going through massive changes, so what do new buyer...

October 2009 - Discovery Days, when groups of potential franchisees visit franchisors, are common practice overseas - but haven't taken off in New ...

From the Archives - September 2011 - Nathan Bonney offers some tips on what new franchisees should look for from a training programme

Australia's 7-Eleven employment scandal is starting to raise wider questions about the roles and responsibilities of franchisors and master franchi...

We investigate one of the biggest advantages franchising has to offer and talk to the experts about how it benefits franchisees

25 June 2020 – Franchisees could lose their businesses and staff their jobs after long-awaited rent relief legislation delayed again

Professional advisors are sometimes criticised by franchisors for not really understanding franchising. In this article from our archives, here's h...

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...

January 2021 – A new report from ABC Business Sales suggests that the current business sales market is experiencing a significant gap between suppl...

Sometimes, you just need to know the basics – we find out how franchising started in New Zealand, answer five common questions about franchising an...

Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...

Some sectors have been doing it tough, some have never had it so good. Which franchises are looking forward to good times ahead – and what should b...