Free seminar – dealing with invisible risks
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June 2023 – A new online seminar will advise franchisors on updating their franchise foundations to cope with the unexpected
Pack & Send acquires local master licensee
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May 2023 –The Pack & Send New Zealand master licensee company has been acquired by parent company MBE Worldwide
From Subway to sushi, pies and cinnamon buns
Article
Well-known faces, and old friends, from the Subway franchise scene are breathing life into more QSR brands in Aotearoa.
A FRESH START AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Opportunity Profile
CrestClean’s Move to the Regions programme helps franchisees relocate to create a more affordable, balanced way of life
Quinovic Property Management
Opportunity
NZ’s preferred national residential property management service since 1988. Build a profitable and highly scalable business with a steady, secure i...
new book tells
McDonald’s NEW ZEALAND STORY
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April 2010 - McDonald’s may be a global giant, but the brand’s success is based upon its ability to attract local talent and adapt to local conditi...
New rules on rent relief – 5 key aspects for franchisees
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3 November 2021 – A new Bill has seen commercial lease abatements implied into leases as a way of requiring landlords and tenants to agree fair ren...
Mediation Panel Offers Dispute Resolution for Franchisees
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A Mediation Panel organised by the Franchise Association of New Zealand makes rapid resolution of disputes available to members and non-members alike
Who Can Legally Sell A Franchise?
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Do you need special qualifications to sell a franchise? Yes and no - Stewart Germann clarifies the laws about selling franchise opportunities
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...
Lawyer threatens court action over copied franchise agreements
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A prominent New Zealand franchise law firm has reached settlement after threatening legal action over the copying of one of its franchise agreements
Australia's 7-Eleven scandal
has wider implications
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Australia's 7-Eleven employment scandal is starting to raise wider questions about the roles and responsibilities of franchisors and master franchi...
Australian Franchise Awards
– 2017 Results
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11 October 2017 – Two names familiar to New Zealanders took out the top titles at this year’s MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards
New chapter for NZ as economic policies become clearer
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22 November 2017 – What impact will new government policies have on the economy, and what will this mean for franchising?
Double win for freight services franchisee
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23 September 2020 - Pack & Send Albany doubles down to win back-to-back Franchisee of the Year awards
Auckland businesses can register for travel
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15 February 2021 - Businesses inside the Auckland Alert Level Boundary can register online for travel documents allowing workers to cross boundaries
Burger economics
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18 October – Where does a Big Mac cost $30? A new study shows how McDonald's prices vary around the world
Franchise Awards move online
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1 February 2022 - The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards will take place as an online-only event on 6 March.
NZ pizza franchise to open in Australia
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17 April 2022 – New Zealand’s Hell Pizza franchise is ready to cross the ditch and open in Australia
New Code of Practice and Ethics
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A revised, updated singular document has been unveiled by the Franchise Association of New Zealand to steer best practice in franchising.
FNZ parent company goes global
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Starting 2025 with a bang, Franchise New Zealand Media owners have announced a major acquisition to take the company multi-international.
Government relents on Business Investor Work Visa criteria
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From 6 July 2026, existing, high value franchise businesses are now included in the government's Business Investor Work Visa eligibility criteria
Who employs a franchisee's staff?
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January 2015 - How far are franchisors responsible for the employment issues of franchisees? It's a hot topic overseas with major implications for ...
Home services franchisor ditches brother, repays franchisees
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10 June 2015 – Mr Green has responded to a series of negative articles by terminating a master licence agreement held by the franchisor’s brother
6 people who can make a franchise fail
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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.
US franchises urged to avoid Australia, consider NZ instead - UPDATED
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July 2017 - Suggestions that the International Franchise Association has advised members to avoid expanding into Australia until legislative uncert...
Economy 'falling into place'
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21 August 2018 – The economy may be slower, but it is moving on to a surer long-run footing, says Westpac
Top tips for dealing with bad press
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17 September - We share tips from a free webinar aimed at helping franchisors be prepared when an issue erupts in the media.
Franchise’s topping response to Aussie needle sabotage
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Updated 24 September 2018 – The Cheesecake Shop franchisees are taking action to safeguard consumers while supporting strawberry farmers affected b...
Invitation to Australasian Franchisor Executive Forum
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1 September 2022 - Senior New Zealand franchisors are being invited to attend the Franchisor Executive Forum In Melbourne, Australia, on 27 September.