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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...

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...

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...

Why is franchising so popular in New Zealand – and is it good news or bad?

November 2022 - The Franchise Association has appointed three new Life Members in recognition of their long-term contribution to the franchise sector

This year's franchise awards were even more hotly-contested than ever, and attracted a host of new entrants. Our full report starts here.

Colin Taylor lifts the lid on leases in this personal view of the retail property market

16 September 2021 - Valuable insights and tips from Greg Nathan, Founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, based upon his recent presentati...

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

Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial...

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

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

18 September 2018 – Two more franchisees found guilty of historic wage and visa breaches have lost their businesses

The Franchising Survey 2003 is covered in detail below. For our report on the 2024 survey, see Franchising Health Check

14 February 2018 – Dream Doors has appointed its first US master franchisee and an advisory board with serious credentials

11 October 2017 – Two names familiar to New Zealanders took out the top titles at this year’s MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards

25 March 2021 – Mobile franchise Harrisons is offering an incentive to customers to help find new franchisees

25 October 2019 – San Churro enjoyed the sweet taste of victory in this year’s Australian franchise awards

When the earthquake struck Canterbury, how did franchisees and franchisors fare? Crispin Caldicott finds out

August 2020 - A recent news story about a Bottle-O franchisee has again demonstrated the risk to franchise brands of franchisees breaching their em...

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...

Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...

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’

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...

Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise

Over ten years, Fred Berni has identified the critical characteristics which high-performing franchisees have in common. In this article, he shares...