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

August 2010 - Can a business be a franchise without knowing it? The answer may surprise.

June 2016 - Harshad Shiba reviews two recent cases involving well-known New Zealand franchises

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....

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

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

August 2023 – How fast will the New Zealand economy recover? The latest Westpac Economic Overview looks at the pros and cons, and we offer some key...

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...

August 2025 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview tries to answer New Zealand's big question - "Are we there yet?"

Updated July 15 2026: We provide a summary of recent economic and business outlooks as household wealth, business confidence and expected own activ...

13 March 2020 – As health concerns mean more people choose or are required to work from home, Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute ...

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

Many franchises are developed locally – but are NZ companies missing out on investing in overseas brands?

12 December 2013 – New recommendations on a controversial employment bill recognise the independence of franchisees but say it’s who generates the ...

11 November 2017 – The Franchise Association has awarded Life Memberships to three people who have made considerable contributions to the growth of...

How have franchisees responded to the latest Level 4 and Level 3 restrictions? Estelle Logan of V.I.P. Home Services checked in to find out

Good relationships between franchisors and franchisees depend partly on a clear understanding of what the franchisor is charging for and how they a...

24 November 2020 - The latest issue of Westpac’s Quarterly Economic Overview explains why the economy is where it is, and looks at the implications...

20 October 2021 – The first Survey of Franchising since 2017 is happening right now, with franchisors across the country being asked to help create...

16 May 2023 – The latest Economic Overview from Westpac suggests that, although New Zealand still faces challenges, the economy is unlikely to slow...

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

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

A good disclosure document is a great help when buying a franchise. What should it tell you?

If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, you might have wondered about buying a franchise. But just what is franchising and how does it work?...

They can’t afford not to – whatever some people might think, says Simon Lord, in this popular article from our archives (first published in 2015)

16 February 2021 - Despite a sharp bounce-back in economic activitity, growth will probably be subdued this year. Expect a wider economic lift-off ...

Three quiet heroes have been honoured for their contributions to franchising