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Franchising can offer an inexpensive way to go into business with some real support behind you, says Simon Lord

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

As the armed forces and emergency services restructure, many personnel are moving out into businesses of their own. Annie Gray has been exploring t...

There are some brand new names and some familiar faces on the winners' list for this year's Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, which were announ...

4 July 2013 - 20,000 postcards and an online campaign are being used to put pressure on Government to ensure that proposed law changes don't unfair...

June 2013 - Two proposed changes with consequences for franchising are currently winging their way through the legislative channels

Could your business be the next McDonald’s or Fastway Couriers? Win Robinson describes what you need to do to turn your opportunity into action

December 2014 - Changes in health and safety could be costly for franchisors and franchisees, suggests Nathan Tetzlaff of Gaze Burt

9 February 2023 - The Inland Revenue is offering additional support to those affected by recent severe weather events. The following information ha...

Readers share their memories of the early days of franchising in New Zealand and their expectations for the future.

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

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...

New developments emerge as previously banned director and franchise 'consultant' Campbell Spencer returns to public attention.

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

We complete our top ten list of misconceptions for people wanting to franchise their business

Australia shifts their focus on franchisee ROI from best practice to legal expectation. Dr Callum Floyd explores the impact for New Zealand franchises

Stewart Germann draws some lessons from experience for those importing and exporting franchise brands

September 2013 - Some familiar franchise names are starting to turn up on the New Zealand stock market. Simon Lord looks at the reasons why

Franchise Advisory Councils are an effective way of harnessing franchisees' ideas and driving systems forward, says Win Robinson

Wondering how to choose the right franchise for you? Getting the right advice from the right people can set you on the path to success

With hundreds of franchise opportunities to choose from, how do you choose one that's going to perform for you? Here's our step-by-step guide to st...

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

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

18 September 2018 – Two more franchisees found guilty of historic wage and visa breaches have lost their businesses

Three quiet heroes have been honoured for their contributions to franchising

Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute (FRI) discusses the importance of shared values, culture and leadership for franchisors and fr...

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

One of the questions that anyone who works in franchising is regularly asked is ‘What’s the next big thing, then?’ Here are some thoughts to help r...

22 June 2017 - Hell and the Tourette's Association have joined forces to help raise funds, awareness and political action