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

The 2012 survey of New Zealand’s franchise sector. For 2024 franchise survey results - see Franchising Health Check

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

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

As the weather improves at last, some people are already having to return to work. Would owning your own business give you more of what you desire?...

June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking

2 September 2021 – The Franchise Association is among the organisations supporting an Opposition plan to support small businesses facing rental dem...

13 September 2023 – Green Acres has partnered with Stihl to launch an ambitious nationwide emissions reduction programme by transitioning from petr...

AI tech competence boost for businesses launched at 11 September summit

How do franchises tap into all the accumulated wisdom of their franchisees? How do franchisees get quick and practical advice? Simon Lord has been ...

Dr Callum Floyd of Franchize Consultants explains what you should do to prepare your business for long-term success if you are thinking about adopt...

13 January 2020 – Lift Brands is to integrate a 9Round franchise into a newly-modernised Snap Fitness gym in Nelson

We take a look at what mindset new generations of franchise buyers need to bring with them, how they are finding their information, and what franch...

March 2008 - TV presenter and cover girl Mary Lambie tells us what she's learned in her new career as a Subway franchisee.

June 2011 - A franchisee stripped bare an Auckland gym in an overnight raid that has left the franchisors with a bitter taste

New Zealand has more franchise systems per capita than any other country in the world. Here is a guide to this exciting sector

A series of encouraging reports throughout November and December of 2025 and the start of January 2026 suggest that the New Zealand economy is star...

Want to choose where you work, when you work and who you work with? Buying a franchise allows you to make a new start in your own business

13 January 2014 – Research from the US International Franchise Association predicts positive growth in 2014 but calls for comprehensive tax reform ...

Westpac and other major banks cut interest rates again after this week's OCR drop, with likely further cuts ahead

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...

18 February 2013 - The following media release has been received from the franchisors of Club Physical. We do not usually publish details of ongoin...

November 2014 – The Franchise Association has created five new life members

How buying a franchise can put you in control of achieving your personal and financial ambitions

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...

McDonald’s are selling pies, school kids are buying sushi, you can eat like a caveman at your local café and Kiwis hold world sales records for two...

19 September 2025 – The 30th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards name the best performers in the business. This year’s finalists are …

So says the New Zealand Economic Overview August 2024, Westpac's outlook for the New Zealand economy, fiscal policy, the global economy, financial ...

Daniel Cloete of Westpac answers some common questions regarding funding a franchise and the issues influencing a franchised business