My Dear Franchisees
Article
In this extract from her recently re-published book, Ann Andrews writes a letter to help new franchisees know what to expect
Thinking Ahead
Article
Lance Hargreaves of specialist franchise lawyers Goodwin Turner suggests some legal aspects to consider when buying a franchise as a long-term inve...
2021 Franchise Survey Results - Franchising Counts
Article
The Franchising New Zealand Survey 2021 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check
is your job TOO SMALL for you?
Article
January 2014 - If you're considering a new start in the new year, buying a franchise can change your life. Be prepared, though - according to some ...
How To Franchise Your Business
Article
Could your business be the next McDonald’s or Fastway Couriers? Win Robinson describes what you need to do to turn your opportunity into action
How couple with no experience built a world-class business
Article
February 2019 - From learner to leader: we look at how franchising can help someone with no experience in an industry develop a world-class business
Westpac predicts NZ economy to pick up growth
Article
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...
GROWTH THROUGH CONSISTENCY
Opportunity Profile
Franchisee passion is pushing Foodco brands Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break into steady expansion
A WHOLE NEW INSIGHT
Opportunity Profile
A Speed Queen-equipped laundromat in a rural town location has proved to be an excellent investment – and a learning opportunity too
Franchise Awards 2002 - Full Results
Article
This year's Franchise Awards were the most competitive yet. Our full report details all the winners and explains what made them stand out from the ...
Working From Home
Article
Setting up a home-based business can be a challenge, but doing it properly will save you a great deal of time, frustration and money in the long ru...
GOING OFFSHORE? your next step
Article
Franchising lends itself well to the international business environment - but how should you go about it? Stephen Giles and Win Robinson present a ...
A BUYER'S GUIDE TO FRANCHISES
Article
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...
V.I.P. Home Services - Regional Master Licence
Master License
Regional master franchisees. Lawnmowing/gardening and home cleaning. Your desire to work with people and a commitment to quality and customer satis...
Exiting franchisee and existing customers
- a complicated case
Article
January 2014 - Ending a franchise relationship is often not a black and white exercise. Deirdre Watson details a case where a third party was drawn...
Vision for the future
Article
Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry
Carpet Court
Opportunity
New Zealand’s largest flooring retailer. The size of the Carpet Court Group means that Carpet Court Franchise Partners benefit from the advantages ...
BurgerFuel and top chef launch new gourmet product
Article
2 June 2020 - BurgerFuel has joined forces with Al Brown & Co. to create a limited edition burger with some New York deli flavour
Franchise Lending Summit for Auckland
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March 2024 – The first Franchise Lending Summit in New Zealand is taking place in Auckland on Thursday 14 March
Coffee franchise launches collagen product
Article
28 January 2021 – Columbus Coffee cafés across New Zealand are launching collagen creamer as an option for wellbeing-conscious customers
is franchising
GOOD NEWS OR BAD
for small business?
Article
Why is franchising so popular in New Zealand – and is it good news or bad?
MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete explains why financial literacy is just as important as running a great operation
Inland Revenue issues urgent email scam warning
Article
25 August 2017 - Inland Revenue is warning people about a particularly sophisticated email tax scam circulating today.
Cabin franchise takes out top hire industry award
Article
September 2023 – Cabin hire franchise Mizin has been named Hire Company of the Year at the annual awards of the Hire Industry Association of New Z...
Australia's first joint employer prosecution against franchisor
Article
10 February 2023 – Australia’s first prosecution of a franchisor for wage underpayments by its franchisees has commenced in the Federal Court more ...
The Franchise Gurus - SGL
Advisor
New Zealand’s longest established specialised franchise law firm with over 40 years’ experience. Expert legal advice to franchisors and franchisees...
Harrisons Curtains & Blinds
Opportunity
Love fashion, interior design, and have a flair for sales? Own your own business doing what you love, supported by the most trusted franchise netwo...
Small business support inadequate, says FANZ
Article
17 April 2020 - FANZ demands consultation, more action to support small business
Masterclass for franchisor development
Article
12 October 2020 – The popular Franchisor Excellence Masterclass is back at the end of the month, with online delivery making it easier than ever fo...
Finalists announced for Franchise Awards
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14 September 2021 – Many of New Zealand’s top franchise brands are among the finalists in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards
