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11 April 2022 –  Latest findings from a survey commissioned by Prospa reveal that, when a business needs money, 38 percent of business owners will ...

3 April 2024 – New infringement penalties for employers who take advantage of migrant workers could see them lose accredited employer status, face ...

A revised, updated singular document has been unveiled by the Franchise Association of New Zealand to steer best practice in franchising.

September 2025 - If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, there are hundreds of different opportunities in New Zealand. Here’s a guide t...

4 October 2019 – Taco Bell will open its very first New Zealand restaurant in West Auckland

Franchises don't always transfer successfully from one country to another. Simon Lord looks at the lessons to be learned from past experience and W...

14 February 2018 – Dream Doors has appointed its first US master franchisee and an advisory board with serious credentials

  29 April 2019 – The Labour Inspectorate has reminded individuals, including business directors, senior managers and legal or business advisors, ...

February 2024 – Demand for businesses is expected to grow after election year wobbles

What happens to the franchise agreement when you buy or sell an existing franchise? Michael Bright provides a brief guide

Winners from the inaugural Franchise Industry Awards held in Sydney, Australia

Every franchise charges fees one way or another. Why do you have to pay them and what do you get for your money? 

12 June 2009 - The Ministry of Economic Development has today announced that, following last year's Review of Franchising Regulation, the Governmen...

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

When planning a conference for franchisees, what do you need to know? Here's a helpful list from a professional events manager.

The first 2026 Economic Overview published by Westpac remains quietly confident of further economic and business improvements over the coming year

July 2020 - Over 5 kilometres of vinyl was used to rebrand the Fastway franchise fleet to Aramex

June 2008 - Work is proceeding behind the scenes on the preparation of a regulatory framework for the franchise sector in New Zealand

2nd October 2008 - Kamikaze conflicts and publicising disputes can lead to disaster

11 October 2017 – Two names familiar to New Zealanders took out the top titles at this year’s MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards

28 October 2021 – Businesses are self-funding new, faster Covid tests 

Meeting the Challenge. Driving Opportunity Franchise Association responds to interesting times with theme for the 2023 National Franchise Conferenc...

An Australian survey finds franchises have better revenue performance than the average non-franchised SME, with more forward planning enabling them...

September 2007 - Should franchising be legislated? A few years ago, the question would have been met with a resounding NO from the franchise sector.

Colin Taylor explains why sharing information is vital for keeping franchisees motivated

3 November 2021 – A new Bill has seen commercial lease abatements implied into leases as a way of requiring landlords and tenants to agree fair ren...

March 2016 - What can statistics about small business failure rates usefully tell us about franchising? Not a lot, suggests Simon Lord

May 2021 - Australia is to establish a mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry from 2022, raising concerns about commercial confidentiality. Jason ...