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25 June 2020 – Franchisees could lose their businesses and staff their jobs after long-awaited rent relief legislation delayed again

Traditional values retain a lot of appeal, says Simon Lord. Franchising can offer a way to tap into them profitably

In the second part of our review of the last decade in New Zealand franchising, we look at the way that systems and perceptions have changed

The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2021 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check

Entering into business with someone you’ve only just met should involve careful research, says Sally Knight

February 2015 - Most buyers of existing franchise units are recent immigrants. What challenges does that pose for franchisors, and where are the op...

Some of the best-known franchises rely on personal brands created by their founders. Simon Lord talked to Rodney Wayne in December 2010 about creat...

Wondering how to choose the right franchise for you? Getting the right advice from the right people can set you on the path to success

How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? Here are some lessons from 2020.

Is inability to raise funding stopping people buying into good opportunities?

August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.

22 November 2017 – What impact will new government policies have on the economy, and what will this mean for franchising?

Fred DeLuca, the founder of Subway, died on 14th September 2015 after being diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago. He was 67.

From the Archives: June 2020 - What do the expected recession and redundancies mean for franchising? Simon Lord and Nathan Bonney share some insights

Immigration provides a vital contribution to New Zealand society; its economy, its resources, and its communities. It enables families to reunite, ...

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying

Sometimes, you just need to know the basics – we find out how franchising started in New Zealand, answer five common questions about franchising an...

31 October 2017 - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is looking at offering tax breaks for small businesses to ease the burden of incremental increases ...

Estelle Logan outlines some of the ways that buying a franchise can make going into business for yourself an attractive option

Every franchisee needs to make sales. Your biggest asset is your time - don't waste it, says Lloyd Hill.

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

September 2005 - Readers respond to the article in our latest issue on the possibility of franchise regulation with their comments, experiences and...

22 May 2019 – The latest Quarterly Economic Overview from Westpac predicts more stability in the global economy and the NZ economy to exceed 3 perc...

Thinking of buying a mobile franchise or a man-in-a-van business? Here are some questions to ask

October 1998 - First-time entrant Rosemary Gore is New Zealand’s Franchisee of the Year, while Star Mart takes out the Franchise System title