New law to protect franchisees continues legislative intervention in US
Article
June 2013 - As regulation of various kinds continues to be discussed in NZ, a new bill passed in the Californian Senate 'gives a bullet to franchis...
The Code Four Years On
Article
From the Archives: September 2001 - The Franchising Code of Practice was launched in July 1997. Simon Lord examines the impact it has had, and asks...
NZ Franchise Awards 2021 Results: HONOURS EVEN
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6 March 2022 – Friendly rivals from the same industry won the two biggest titles at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards tonight. Here’s our f...
MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
Advisor Profile
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete explains why financial literacy is just as important as running a great operation
What Are You Paying For?
Advisor Profile
Daniel Cloete of Westpac looks at return on investment, exploring what you are paying for when buying a franchise business
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?
New Life Members for FANZ
Article
November 2022 - The Franchise Association has appointed three new Life Members in recognition of their long-term contribution to the franchise sector
Franchise Awards 2001- Full Results
Article
This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.
Mizin
Opportunity
New Zealand’s premier portable room hire business providing recurring weekly income with limited labour input. Great extra retirement income and/or...
Landlords & Leasing
Article
Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market
Keeping your franchise network positive and resilient
Article
16 September 2021 - Valuable insights and tips from Greg Nathan, Founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, based upon his recent presentati...
Passion - Do What You Love
Article
Could you turn your passion into a business of your own? Simon Lord looks at how buying a franchise can help you achieve your dream
What Can You Afford?
Article
Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial...
2025 Franchise Conference to feature new Legal Symposium
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The FANZ inaugural Franchise Legal Symposium will be held prior to New Zealand's internationally lauded National Franchise Conference, which in 202...
Franchises' reputations grow as local brands deliver
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25 September 2020 - A new survey has shown that New Zealanders' appreciation of certain franchise brands grew during uncertain times.
Franchisors take action on cheating franchisees
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18 September 2018 – Two more franchisees found guilty of historic wage and visa breaches have lost their businesses
2003 Survey of Franchising - Highlights
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The Franchising Survey 2003 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check
Dream Doors launches US expansion
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14 February 2018 – Dream Doors has appointed its first US master franchisee and an advisory board with serious credentials
Customers to get the credit for new franchisees
Article
25 March 2021 – Mobile franchise Harrisons is offering an incentive to customers to help find new franchisees
Australian Franchise Awards
– 2017 Results
Article
11 October 2017 – Two names familiar to New Zealanders took out the top titles at this year’s MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards
Australian Franchise Awards – 2019 Results
Article
25 October 2019 – San Churro enjoyed the sweet taste of victory in this year’s Australian franchise awards
Dream Doors
Opportunity
Sales of made-to-measure replacement kitchen doors and benchtops for retail and trade customers. Seeking hard-working, sales-driven, computer liter...
Franchisee ‘perhaps NZ’s worst employer?’
Article
August 2020 - A recent news story about a Bottle-O franchisee has again demonstrated the risk to franchise brands of franchisees breaching their em...
Rapid response helps as Christchurch franchises start recovery
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When the earthquake struck Canterbury, how did franchisees and franchisors fare? Crispin Caldicott finds out
HOW MUCH
could I sell my franchise for?
Article
May 2012 - I own a franchise and am thinking about selling it. Can you give me any direction on who I could talk to regarding valuing an existing f...
Buying Australian
Article
Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...
What happens after you enquire about a franchise?
Article
Meredith Taylor and Nathan Bonney outline what to expect from the moment you first contact a franchise and say, ‘I’m interested in your opportunity’
People & Profits
Article
Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise
NZ Franchise Awards 2018 - Results - IT’S BUSINESS TIME
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10 November 2018 – Business-to-business franchises proved there’s more to franchising than burgers when they took out the top titles at the Westpa...
The Secrets of Selecting Great Franchisees
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Over ten years, Fred Berni has identified the critical characteristics which high-performing franchisees have in common. In this article, he shares...