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Updated 24 September 2018 – The Cheesecake Shop franchisees are taking action to safeguard consumers while supporting strawberry farmers affected b...

A survey has shown that franchise buyers often end up choosing a business in a completely different industry from the one they first started invest...

December 2010 - How realistic is it for New Zealand-based franchises to dream of global expansion? Simon Lord talks to two companies on the export ...

Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but there’s still an element of risk involved. That’s why using the right adv...

August 2022 – A recent advertisement for a franchise opportunity in the USA has drawn attention for making claims that rely heavily on the small pr...

These days, you wouldn’t dare buy a house without a pre-purchase inspection – so don’t do it with a franchise, either. Don’t let the jargon put you...

24 January 2024 – Franchise New Zealand has joined forces with Eden Exchange to take its multi-media platforms into a new era 

December – 2022 Might some franchisors’ attempts to help their franchisees with financing, pricing or selling cause them to fall foul of some unexp...

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...

Westpac’s Franchise Team has been working with franchisors and franchisees throughout New Zealand to find practical solutions to the cashflow crisi...

SEP 2019 - A large number of new franchises have launched on to the New Zealand market over the last five years. Simon Lord suggests some things to...

Westpac and other major banks cut interest rates again after this week's OCR drop, with likely further cuts ahead

Three quiet heroes have been honoured for their contributions to franchising

When the time comes to sell your franchise, how do you get the right price for it? Grant Garraway helps you draw up a plan

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

Findings from the Franchise Relationships Institute originally released in 2011 show that having good family and social support is a major predicto...

Commerce Commission to file proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island over franchisee discounting prohibitions. 

From the archives June 2013 - McDonald’s are looking to dominate a new market by bringing back one of NZ’s best-loved brands. Simon Lord takes a de...

Franchisors are looking for creative solutions to help solve an old dilemma - what do you do when your potential franchisee has all the right quali...

Franchise lawyer Michael Bright explains how to get off to the best possible start in your new business

Updated July 15 2026: We provide a summary of recent economic and business outlooks as household wealth, business confidence and expected own activ...

22 October 2016 - We’re just three weeks away from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Who will come out on top for 2016?

16 March 2019 ­– The final report from Australia’s Parliamentary Inquiry into the franchise sector there makes sweeping recommendations but the tim...

Many franchises are developed locally – but are NZ companies missing out on investing in overseas brands?

Buying the right franchise can take the fear out of starting your own business – but how do you choose a good one? Simon Lord suggests what to look...