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November 1996 - Winners at the 1996 FANZ Franchise Awards all had something in common - they’re never satisfied. We look at New Zealand’s top franc...

Al Dunn spent 31 years with McDonald's before establishing his own consulting business. In a 2008 issue of Franchise New Zealand magazine, he answe...

10 November 2018 ­– Business-to-business franchises proved there’s more to franchising than burgers when they took out the top titles at the Westpa...

August 2017 - Two new appointees bring massive experience to the board of the Franchise Association of New Zealand

20 August 2020 – There are a number of new faces on the FANZ Board after the results of the elections were announced yesterday.

24 November 2020 - The latest issue of Westpac’s Quarterly Economic Overview explains why the economy is where it is, and looks at the implications...

The Franchise Association of New Zealand has announced long-serving CEO Robyn Pickerill is to retire from the role. 

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

August 2025 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview tries to answer New Zealand's big question - "Are we there yet?"

9 April 2020 - McDonald’s New Zealand has revealed it spent $156.9 million on ingredients ordered from New Zealand’s primary industries in 2020. A ...

How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? Here are some lessons from 2020.

Good relationships are going to matter more than ever in 2009

May 2013 - While internet retailing is threatening some franchises, others are using online technology to improve service standards

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 ...

September 2009 - How much does it cost to buy a McDonald's franchise? Less than you might think.

3 February 2016 - The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since March 2009, Statistics New Zealand said today. The trend could pose so...

2 July 2019 - 15 restaurants planned for five-year growth period

Simon Lord provides answers to 10 of the questions most commonly asked about franchising.

A book published in 2011 by Rosemary Hepözden tells the story of how McDonald’s came to New Zealand and documents its first 35 years here. In this ...

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...

Can you turn spare time into spare cash?

Looking for a bigger challenge? Wanting to diversify your company's interests? Searching for growth? A master licence from overseas might offer exa...

Commerce Commission sees potential for over $250m reduction in payment fees for New Zealanders.

Research says franchisees who focus on minimising costs run the risk of harming their overall profitability

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...

February 2015 - Most buyers of existing franchise units are recent immigrants. What challenges does that pose for franchisors, and where are the op...

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