Super Liquor appoints new CEO
Article
9 April 2024 – Super Liquor Holdings has announced the appointment of Morgan McCann as new Chief Executive Officer
Time to quit your job?
Article
Here are 9 good reasons to start your own business – and 5 good reasons not to
Economy 'falling into place'
Article
21 August 2018 – The economy may be slower, but it is moving on to a surer long-run footing, says Westpac
Stimulating small business gets best results
Article
December 2009 - A new study showing that small business is the powerhouse of the economy has caused a significant policy change in the application ...
Who is behind the business?
A guide to using the Companies Office website.
Article
Entering into business with someone you’ve only just met should involve careful research, says Sally Knight
FAB Group appoints first UK General Manager for Skinsmiths
Article
8 February 2018 – FAB Group has announced the appointment of a UK General Manager to lead the company’s global brand, Skinsmiths, in the UK.
Link raises further capital
Article
December 2018 - The country’s leading business brokerage firm, Link, has completed its second successful capital raise, raising a further NZ$3.45m.
Giggle Entertainment Network
Opportunity
Giggle boasts over 1,200 locations with over 1,000,000 people past our screens every week.
HELL
Opportunity
A brand with attitude that cannot be missed - it's a wicked opportunity.
Fowler Homes
Opportunity
Fowler Homes is a proud Kiwi company; we have been building homes across New Zealand since 1984. We are expanding our network across New Zealand an...
The Coffee Club baking up a storm for SPCA Cupcake Day
Article
30 August 2018 – The Coffee Club's cupcake sales help raise lots of dough for the SPCA
Legal protections to affect small businesses – and franchising?
Article
24 September 2019 – Proposed changes to the Fair Trading Act would extend current consumer protections against unfair contract terms to apply to bu...
Coffee brands embrace waste reduction
Article
24 September 2019 – Café Coffee & Bakery Systems partners with Ecoware
Touch Up Guys
Opportunity
New Zealand’s premier mobile paint and bumper repair franchise.
Rent relief support measures refined
Article
28 October 2021 – Changes in the way rent relief measures will be applied should provide additional clarity and options for tenants and landlords a...
New chapter for NZ as economic policies become clearer
Article
22 November 2017 – What impact will new government policies have on the economy, and what will this mean for franchising?
No more straws for The Coffee Club
Article
6 September 2018 - The Coffee Club is removing plastic straws from its 63 cafes across New Zealand and replacing them with paper straws
The Installation Company (TIC)
Opportunity
The Installation Company (TIC) is seeking hands-on operators to run their own signage installation and maintenance business. Work with local busine...
Economic outlook not so gloomy
Article
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...
Window Treatments
Opportunity
Mobile sales and installation franchises available in New Plymouth and Gisborne.
Swapping handbags for facials
Article
August 2018 - Second year of success for Caci's charity handbag drive
Potential $10bn a year from new women-led businesses
Article
Women-led businesses could contribute an additional $10bn a year to New Zealand’s GDP if barriers to entry were addressed, according to a new Westp...
Maturing economy – positives among the questions
Article
24 May 2018 – The latest Quarterly Economic Overview from Westpac suggests New Zealand is on track for moderate growth over the next few years but ...
Rough justice for immigrant workers
Article
13 September 2022 - Immigrant workers who aided fraud investigation may have to leave NZ
Wide Span Sheds
Opportunity
Specialises in the construction of pre-engineered buildings. Opportunities in the North Island.
Anytime Fitness
Opportunity
In a sector that demands careful management and strong support, Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest fitness franchise, continues to shine as a sta...
Loyalty rewards for cafe customers
Article
4 August 2021 - Esquires and Gloria Jean's Coffee have launched a new app to reward their regulars
new book tells
McDonald’s NEW ZEALAND STORY
Article
April 2010 - McDonald’s may be a global giant, but the brand’s success is based upon its ability to attract local talent and adapt to local conditi...
A Genuine Upside Surprise
Article
New Zealand is officially out of recession according to figures released by Stats NZ today, with a majority of industry sectors showing better than...
Tapping Into Traditional Values
Article
Traditional values retain a lot of appeal, says Simon Lord. Franchising can offer a way to tap into them profitably
