How are we feeling about franchising in New Zealand in early 2025? What are the trends, challenges and opportunities for growth? 

From our archives - He started a sandwich shop to finance his way through college - by 1996. there were over 11,000 Subway stores around the world....

Franchises which serve or process food have to stay on top of hygiene and employment issues. Stewart Germann outlines some areas to think about

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

30 May 2018 - Consumers and councils are turning on the humble plastic straw. Franchises are keen to respond, but their sheer size can mean supply ...

20 August 2020 – There are a number of new faces on the FANZ Board after the results of the elections were announced yesterday.

Mobile franchises are a popular and affordable way to get into a business of your own, but what’s it really like being on the road every day? We as...

August 2017 - Two new appointees bring massive experience to the board of the Franchise Association of New Zealand

July 2022 - The Franchise Association has a new Board for the coming year

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

1 August 2022 – Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd has today announced the promotion of the Company’s ANZ Chief Information Officer to lead the New Zea...

October 2012 - The Franchise Council of Australia has named the winners of the 2012 NAB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards.

From the archives - December 2011: Some franchises like to promote themselves as ‘lifestyle opportunities’ – but what does this really mean? Simon ...

Franchise Association of New Zealand held its AGM yesterday, at which a new board was appointed. 

April 2015 - Two articles from an influential US franchise magazine have put the focus on franchising in New Zealand

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...

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...

Some sectors have been doing it tough, some have never had it so good. Which franchises are looking forward to good times ahead – and what should b...

18 July 2017: updated - McDonald's has teamed up with UberEats to deliver Big Macs to your doorstep. It's now available from ten Auckland outlets a...

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.

The Franchise Council of Australia has named the winners of its 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards.

September 2009 - How do franchises collect marketing funds, who is accountable for them and how should they be spent?

A study reveals that English literacy can have a major impact on franchisee performance

Al Dunn spent 31 years with McDonald's before establishing his own consulting business. In a 2008 issue of Franchise New Zealand magazine, he answe...

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

December 2010 - How realistic is it for New Zealand-based franchises to dream of global expansion? Simon Lord talks to two companies on the export ...