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24 September 2019 – Proposed changes to the Fair Trading Act would extend current consumer protections against unfair contract terms to apply to bu...

25 September 2020 - A new survey has shown that New Zealanders' appreciation of certain franchise brands grew during uncertain times.

With all sorts of businesses facing unprecedented times, how are big franchisors helping both their franchisees and the wider community? We talk to...

24 March 2023 – How has inflation affected countries around the world? The Big Mac Index is a much-used guide to buying power. Here’s the latest guide

March 2019 - If franchisors want to help franchisees build better businesses, they need to invest in themselves

May 2023 – A couple of news stories recently involving big franchised brands in New Zealand have highlighted the potential brand damage from carele...

Buying a franchise can prove a smart choice to secure a stable financial future for you and your family. But being clear on your goals and making t...

June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Simon Lord looks at what li...

November 2012 - New Zealand's top franchisee comes from Bay of Plenty as The Coffee Club takes both major titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchi...

March 2005 - Out of school and into business? Teens and 20s are increasingly finding franchising offers a great way to get into a business of their...

To succeed in franchising, you need good people skills as well as a good business model. Sadly, many new franchisors don't make the grade.

April 2020 - Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants draws on past experience to offer some practical pointers on navigating through the current u...

Manage your knowledge and be more competitive. Leith Oliver suggests some tools to help you make the most of this most vital of assets

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

19 December 2017 – Payroll calculations are continuing to catch companies out, and franchisees could be vulnerable

What have the Romans done for us? That's one of the classic lines from Monty Python's "Life of Brian" - but it will sound familiar to any franchiso...

When you are franchising your business, advice from a good consultant is invaluable – but choose that consultant wisely

26 October 2020 – NZ small businesses and consumers had the most positive outlook during Covid-19

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...

July 2019 – The world’s biggest food franchise is also one of the ten hottest brands on the planet, according to a recent report

10 June 2020 - Taco Tuesday is about to get real for Auckland urbanites. Taco Bell will open their second New Zealand restaurant in the heart of th...

Findings from the Franchise Relationships Institute originally released in 2011 show that having good family and social support is a major predicto...

With interest rates dropping, agriculture doing well and tourism improving, disposable income is projected to increase, prompting more people to lo...

February 2009 - Reality television gives a false impression of franchising to intending franchisees and franchisors

How can a prospective franchisor ensure confidentiality from a consultant invited to prepare a franchising proposal and what might a franchising pl...

Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry

June 2022 – Franchisees have been singled out for special treatment under the new Accredited Employer Work Visa policy being implemented next month...

Want to own your own business? Buying a franchise can provide you with some big advantages over going it alone

The FANZ inaugural Franchise Legal Symposium will be held prior to New Zealand's internationally lauded National Franchise Conference, which in 202...