The outlook for franchising in 2022
Article
23 February 2022 – Westpac’s latest quarterly Economic Overview looks at what lies ahead as New Zealand faces Omicron, and the Franchising Confiden...
Carpet Court
Opportunity
New Zealand’s largest flooring retailer. The size of the Carpet Court Group means that Carpet Court Franchise Partners benefit from the advantages ...
Survey shows need for action on commercial leases; is NZ First blocking?
Article
10 May 2020 – Updated: NZ First said to be blocking Government action on commercial rents; new survey reveals extent of problem
Fibrenew New Zealand
Opportunity
Home based, mobile franchise providing services - experts in leather, vinyl and plastic restoration.
Fast food brands show strong growth in NZ
Article
2 May 2024 – Restaurant Brands’ sales in New Zealand were up by more than 15 percent in the first quarter of 2024
Stonewood Homes NZ
Opportunity
We are now expanding and seeking builders and construction entrepreneurs throughout the regions.
Think Water
Opportunity
Think Water is Australasia’s leading network of independently owned irrigation water services solutions with over 60 stores. We specialise in the d...
IKEA to open in New Zealand
Article
20 December 2018 - After many years of wondering and waiting, New Zealand is to get its first IKEA stores.
Relief and Risks Ahead for Businesses
Article
MBIE reminder on personal liability for employment law breaches
Article
29 April 2019 – The Labour Inspectorate has reminded individuals, including business directors, senior managers and legal or business advisors, ...
CARDS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
Advisor Profile
Tranxactor explains how to make gift cards an important part of a well-managed customer engagement strategy
Vision for the future
Article
Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry
Georgie Pie - the brand that refuses to die
Article
April 2012 - Should McDonald's bring back Georgie Pie? Their new MD says they're damned if they do, damned if they don't. What are their options?
Changing traffic, changing business
Article
Geotech have been mining their data to outline some post-pandemic shifts in New Zealand’s retail landscape
Joint employer liability proposed in Australia
Article
A Labor senator in Australia is proposing amendments to make the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill even tougher.
GOING OFFSHORE? your next step
Article
Franchising lends itself well to the international business environment - but how should you go about it? Stephen Giles and Win Robinson present a ...
sKids
Opportunity
Established in 1996 and now in over 100 schools offering before-school, after-school and holiday programmes for primary school children. Would suit...
McDonald's extends delivery service in Auckland
Article
18 July 2017: updated - McDonald's has teamed up with UberEats to deliver Big Macs to your doorstep. It's now available from ten Auckland outlets a...
Hell champions disabled training
Article
Hell Pizza is continuing to leave its controversial past behind as it builds a reputation as 'champion of the underdog’.
Oncore Services
Opportunity
A leading company in NZ's $3 billion repair, maintenance and insurance reinstatement market.
Pegasus Rental Cars
Opportunity
Established car rental franchise with national support and scalable growth.
Rent action: thanks for nothing
Article
4 June 2020 - Proposed action on a deal to force commercial rent negotiations after months of inactivity is being condemned as 'too little, too late'
Fastway Couriers promotes key staff to lead new direction
Article
25 May 2018 - New Zealand’s leading courier company has promoted key senior management as it looks to roll out new leading-edge technologies
Just Cuts
Opportunity
Be your own boss and get all the support you need. You don’t have to be a hairdresser to own a Just Cuts, just have a passion for people and the ab...
Free workplace advice for FANZ members
Article
14 July 2021 – Strategic partnership to deliver free workplace advice to FANZ members
Increased job dissatisfaction levels point to change
Article
14 October 2021 – New research from AUT confirms international trends that many people across a range of different roles are considering changing t...
Proofing Advertisements
Article
Advertising provides the life blood for many businesses, so it's important that it says the right things. We provide a light-hearted look at what c...
Subway
Opportunity
The world’s largest quick service submarine sandwich and salad franchise.
BUSINESS LOOKING UP IN 2026
Article
A series of encouraging reports throughout November and December of 2025 and the start of January 2026 suggest that the New Zealand economy is star...
Book on McDonald's and the black community wins Pulitzer
Article
A new account of the complicated role the fast-food industry plays in African-American communities has been awarded the USA's top prize for journalism
