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June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa policy being implemented next month...

Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself

If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, you might have wondered about buying a franchise. But just what is franchising and how does it work?...

From our archives - March 2004. Carlos Spencer takes up a new challenge as a franchisee with Esquires Coffee House.

How do you turn a poorly-performing franchise into a good one? Greg Snell shares some experiences from 30 years of trouble-shooting

January 2015 - How far are franchisors responsible for the employment issues of franchisees? It's a hot topic overseas with major implications for ...

12 good reasons why buying a new franchise can make more sense than buying an existing one

September 2025 - If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, there are hundreds of different opportunities in New Zealand. Here’s a guide t...

Ready for a change? Is it time to get into a business of your own? Is a franchise a good option? What do you need to do first?

14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards

30 September 2022 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are fighting for honours in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. Here's the lis...

25 September 2023 – The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …

17 April 2020 - FANZ demands consultation, more action to support small business

When planning a conference for franchisees, what do you need to know? Here's a helpful list from a professional events manager.

13 February 2008 - The Franchise Association of New Zealand has come out in favour of franchise regulation with calls for six specific recommendati...

Bethlehem’s Ivy Joe stays on top as New Zealand's top franchisee and The Coffee Club reigns supreme in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards for...

The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards recognise the best among our nation's franchising folk. This year’s finalists have been named…

This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.

A solicitor who encouraged a franchisee to be dishonest to avoid falling foul of a restraint of trade provision has had their name withheld

May 2006 - A Nelson business broker has fired a broadside at incompetent franchise consultants

How do franchisors work out what is a viable territory for a franchisee? Do franchise buyers need a territory at all? Callum Floyd explains

The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2017 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check

It's important to buy a business for the right reasons, but how do you know the difference between a good reason and a bad reason?

A recent series of articles in the National Business Review has once again raised the topic of possible regulation in New Zealand’s franchise sector.

October 2022 – Geotech Information Services has been named Australian Franchise Supplier of the Year at the recent FCA Business Essentials National...

Franchise Association of New Zealand held its AGM yesterday, at which a new board was appointed. 

A study reveals that English literacy can have a major impact on franchisee performance

Why franchising could be a golden ticket to a secure future when redundancy strikes

How can you best prepare for running your own business? Lorraine Lord takes some advice

Can you turn spare time into spare cash?