Entries open for 2019 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
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May 2019 - Franchisors, franchisees and master franchisees are encouraged to enter the 25th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
Business Travel Register now open
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29 August 2021 - Businesses with workers needing to cross the Alert Level boundary between Auckland/Northland and other regions can now apply for B...
Helping franchisees #9 – taking social responsibility
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With all sorts of businesses facing unprecedented times, how are big franchisors helping both their franchisees and the wider community? We talk to...
Super Liquor welcomes record $200,000 fine for former franchisees
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22 October 2019 – An Employment Court ruling which has seen two former franchisees fined for serious employment law breaches has been applauded by ...
Economic outlook not so gloomy
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27 August 2020 - Westpac’s Quarterly Economic Overview is more positive than might be expected. Here are some extracts, along with links to the ful...
How are franchisees coping?
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How have franchisees responded to the latest Level 4 and Level 3 restrictions? Estelle Logan of V.I.P. Home Services checked in to find out
Minister recognises franchising's contribution to NZ economy
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COMCOM TAKES FRANCHISE TO COURT
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Commerce Commission to file proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island over franchisee discounting prohibitions.
Super Liquor appoints new CEO
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9 April 2024 – Super Liquor Holdings has announced the appointment of Morgan McCann as new Chief Executive Officer
Government Decides AGAINST Franchise Regulation
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12 June 2009 - The Ministry of Economic Development has today announced that, following last year's Review of Franchising Regulation, the Governmen...
False franchisors plead guilty
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16 October 2009 - The Commerce Commission has welcomed the conviction and sentencing today of Stewart John Brown and Robert Llewelyn Parr
How franchisors supported franchisees after Gabrielle
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March 2023 – How did franchisors help after the Anniversary Day floods and Cyclone Gabrielle?
Best practice reminder as immigration scheme imposes fines
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So far, $196,000 of penalties have been issued through the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme.
The brand lives on but the man has gone
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Les Mills Snr, the man who gave his name to one of New Zealand's most well-known international franchise brands has died aged 91
Events around the country and online
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Find details of Franchise Association and other franchise events in your region and online
Macca’s trials McDelivery in Auckland
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July 2016 - McDonald’s NZ has confirmed its McDelivery service will be trialled at its New Lynn and Glenfield restaurants in Auckland.
New Zealand franchising outlook and trends?
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How are we feeling about franchising in New Zealand in early 2025? What are the trends, challenges and opportunities for growth?
Taco Bell confirms first NZ store in West Auckland
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4 October 2019 – Taco Bell will open its very first New Zealand restaurant in West Auckland
Club Physical dispute continues
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18 February 2013 - The following media release has been received from the franchisors of Club Physical. We do not usually publish details of ongoin...
Work/life balance over pay?
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Shift in Kiwi employee priorities: 45% say work-life balance comes before salary, study finds
Back in the band?
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The November 2024 Westpac Quarterly Economic Overview will bring music to many ears...
How much would franchise regulation cost?
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June 2009 - Australian research suggests legislation changes cost franchisors $9 million last year alone
Taco Bell to open second NZ store
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10 June 2020 - Taco Tuesday is about to get real for Auckland urbanites. Taco Bell will open their second New Zealand restaurant in the heart of th...
Foodstuffs North Island claims facial recognition success
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Supermarkets' trial of facial recognition technology credited for reduction in crime.
SERVICES STRUGGLING
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Franchises and the businesses that support them are among those identified in the recent Performance of Service Index (PSI) as experiencing recessi...
Shortage of franchisees, staff, limiting growth
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5 July 2018 – The availability of suitable franchisees and staff continues to pose problems for franchisors despite positive signs
Assistance available for lockdown lease issues
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28 September 2020 - The Government has at last announced details of its arbitration and mediation funding package aimed at resolving ongoing disput...
GDP estimates show widespread regional economic growth
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10 May 2018 – The latest GDP estimates from the MBIE show New Zealand’s regions to be growing strongly over the past five years with parts of the S...
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.
Franchise sector strengthened as leaders join forces
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16 March 2015 - Franchise New Zealand has joined forces with the Franchise Association to promote franchising to more people than ever