Mobile payments made easier for franchisees
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August 2018 – Small to medium business owners and franchisees can now receive card payments, send invoices, quotes and receipts using Westpac NZ’s ...
Business as usual for franchisees as Fastway brand phased out
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July 2019 – One of New Zealand’s best-known home-grown franchise brands is gradually disappearing from our streets as Fastway Couriers rebrands
Dream Doors founder’s next chapter
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February 2020 – Kitchen renovation franchise Dream Doors is gearing up to change the world
Hair franchisees ready to reopen
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23 November 2021 - Just Cuts franchisees are prepared for re-opening thanks to proven app from the franchisor
New electricity tool for businesses
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US franchises projected to grow
faster than rest of economy In 2014
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13 January 2014 – Research from the US International Franchise Association predicts positive growth in 2014 but calls for comprehensive tax reform ...
Australia honours franchise leaders
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June 2023 – Two leading figures in the world of franchising have been recognised in Australia’s King’s Birthday Honours List
Good businesses in high demand
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20 September 2023 – The latest newsletter from business brokers ABC suggests that good business opportunities are in high demand thanks to record i...
Rent negotiation bill stalled again
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25 June 2020 – Franchisees could lose their businesses and staff their jobs after long-awaited rent relief legislation delayed again
New Trends Emerging in New Zealand Business Sales Market
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Younger, more diverse buyers are increasingly entering the market as older owners step aside.
Learn from NZ's top franchisors - Podcast & Video
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August 2017 – An experienced panel of New Zealand franchisors explored the 2017 National Franchise Conference theme of innovation, integration and ...
Double win for freight services franchisee
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23 September 2020 - Pack & Send Albany doubles down to win back-to-back Franchisee of the Year awards
What's in the Budget for franchising
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There is good news but also some downsides for New Zealand franchises from the 2025 Budget released yesterday
Government relents on Business Investor Work Visa criteria
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From 6 July 2026, existing, high value franchise businesses are now included in the government's Business Investor Work Visa eligibility criteria
EmbroidMe Becomes Fully Promoted
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Well-established B2B franchise brand EmbroidMe will officially rebrand as Fully Promoted in March 2026, marking the next stage in the evolution of ...
Carl's Jr. to be franchised as Restaurant Brands acquires whole chain
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5 November 2014 - Restaurant Brands acquires Forsgren's seven Carl’s Jr. stores in Auckland, plans to sub-franchise.
Paying with your face: ready or not?
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Are your customers ready to embrace facial recognition payment technology?
New franchise awards for familiar brands
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Winners from the inaugural Franchise Industry Awards held in Sydney, Australia
UPDATED - Jolt Fitness gyms to stay open pending appeal
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8 March 2013 - Following the issuing of an interim injunction requiring that the three former Club Physical gyms now branded as Jolt Fitness should...
Coffee franchise launches collagen product
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28 January 2021 – Columbus Coffee cafés across New Zealand are launching collagen creamer as an option for wellbeing-conscious customers
Auckland businesses can register for travel
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15 February 2021 - Businesses inside the Auckland Alert Level Boundary can register online for travel documents allowing workers to cross boundaries
CACI celebrates 25th birthday
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June 2019 - The New Zealand franchise opened its doors back in 1994
NZ pizza franchise to open in Australia
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17 April 2022 – New Zealand’s Hell Pizza franchise is ready to cross the ditch and open in Australia
Conference huge success for NZ franchise world
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1 September 2022 - Last week's National Franchise Conference in Wellington saw over 200 people from New Zealand, Australia and the USA get together...
Business sales predicted to increase in 2024
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February 2024 – Demand for businesses is expected to grow after election year wobbles
US franchises urged to avoid Australia, consider NZ instead - UPDATED
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July 2017 - Suggestions that the International Franchise Association has advised members to avoid expanding into Australia until legislative uncert...
Domino’s appoints New Zealand General Manager
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1 August 2022 – Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd has today announced the promotion of the Company’s ANZ Chief Information Officer to lead the New Zea...
Bulldog Skincare Co-Founder Simon Duffy Appointed CEO of FAB Group
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FAB Group, the company behind Caci, New Zealand's largest skin and appearance franchise, has appointed global skincare entrepreneur Simon Duffy MBE...
From teen pizza maker to big cheese
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Domino's appoints first female CEO of Aus-NZ region
Restaurant Brands price increases not keeping up with inflation
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8 August 2023 – Keeping customer loyalty costs Pizza Hut, KFC, Carl’s Jr. and Taco Bell operator