Filter None   Listings   Articles  

Search Results 1179

New Workplace Rules in 2025

Article

New Zealand's employment landscape has undergone significant legislative changes in 2025, impacting franchised business and employees nationwide.    

Bill to give 'no undue preference' to franchising

Article

30 October 2018 - A new Cartel Bills report recommends that no allowances be made for franchise relationships, despite strong submissions

Cartels Bill to be amended to clarify franchising issues

Article

August 2016 – A law that could have badly affected franchisors and franchisees is to be amended.

World Franchise Council opposes joint employer liability

Article

November 2015 - Jason Gehrke reports on international moves to stave off growing legislative pressure to draw franchisors into employment issues

MAKING FRANCHISE FUNDING SIMPLE

Advisor Profile

Westpac’s Sujam Ratnayake shares funding insights for new and growing franchisees 

Beautiful Business, Enhanced By AI

Article

Revolutionary K-Scan technology combines advanced 3-light imaging with AI analysis to provide ultra-personalised hair and scalp diagnosis

Economists forecast better growth, lower inflation

Article

2 February 2024 – Respected economic consultancy Infometrics is forecasting an improved economic outlook for New Zealand, with better GDP growth an...

McDonald's franchisees push back on new standards

Article

A show of unity has emerged among U.S. franchisees of McDonald’s, with a long-running annual survey revealing unanimous opposition to newly introdu...

Auckland seminars – Maximise franchisee engagement

Article

January 2020 – Two workshops being held in Auckland in February will help New Zealand franchisors and their leadership teams engage better with the...

International recognition for NZ franchise lawyer

Article

25 October 2019 – New Zealand gains first Certified Franchise Executive under international programme

Franchise New Zealand media changes hands

Article

24 January 2024 – Franchise New Zealand has joined forces with Eden Exchange to take its multi-media platforms into a new era 

Business as usual for franchisees as Fastway brand phased out

Article

July 2019 – One of New Zealand’s best-known home-grown franchise brands is gradually disappearing from our streets as Fastway Couriers rebrands

New electricity tool for businesses

Article

5 February 2026

Franchise education for young lawyers

Article

29 July 2020 – In a New Zealand first, AUT is offering an undergraduate level paper in franchise law 

Fast food brands' sales grow again

Article

April 2023 – Increased prices and fewer trading restrictions result in higher sales for top food brands

Trialling new staff to get easier

Article

January 2024 – Return of 90-day trial periods a welcome development for small business

McDonald’s encourages people to ‘drop in for a chat’

Article

18 October 2023 – McDonald’s is repeating last year's successful hiring day under a new name as it seeks more staff

How much would franchise regulation cost?

Article

June 2009 - Australian research suggests legislation changes cost franchisors $9 million last year alone

Confidence concerns continue for franchisors

Article

26 October 2018 - Franchize Consultants’ latest Franchising Confidence Index finds franchisors are continuing to be concerned about possible future...

This Tuesday – franchise event in Wellington

Article

Franchisors, franchisees, and anyone interested in learning more about franchising are all welcome to a franchise networking event being run in Wel...

FRESH WARNINGS AS CONSULTANT RETURNS

Article

New developments emerge as previously banned director and franchise 'consultant' Campbell Spencer returns to public attention.

Restaurant Brands price increases not keeping up with inflation

Article

8 August 2023 – Keeping customer loyalty costs Pizza Hut, KFC, Carl’s Jr. and Taco Bell operator 

NZ home services group hits half-billion heights

Article

March 2024 – Kiwi franchise group Traffic has reached a major milestone this March, with over half a billion dollars of work completed and a new ...

Bacon ice cream? Voice bot ditch after glitch

Article

Fast food giant reverts to humans for drive-thru ordering across USA after three-year trial of AI tech reveals clangers.

Relief and Risks Ahead for Businesses

Article

OCR Cut to 2.5%  

Free seminar – how to recruit quality franchisees

Article

September 2023 – Franchise Lab is presenting a free online seminar designed for franchisor executives on Friday 22 September

ActionCOACH New Zealand

Opportunity

Join ActionCOACH in New Zealand for a fulfilling career as a business coach.

Touch Up Guys

Opportunity

New Zealand’s premier mobile paint and bumper repair franchise.

Rugbytots NZ

Opportunity

Rugbytots is the world's favourite rugby play programme for 2 - 7 year olds.

BurgerFuel

Opportunity

BurgerFuel is a leader in the gourmet burger market, dedicated to serving high quality burgers in an atmosphere as charged as the food. Combined wi...

Get Your
FREE Magazine

1