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Calls for rental support ignored by Government

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

MORE FRANCHISES THAN EVER - but should we celebrate?

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

A FRESH START AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

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CrestClean’s Move to the Regions programme helps franchisees relocate to create a more affordable, balanced way of life

When change creates opportunity

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Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

Lawn & garden franchise goes electric

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

AI Activator to support businesses to adopt transformative tech

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AI tech competence boost for businesses launched at 11 September summit

WORK TO LIVE - don’t live to work

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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?...

Lessons Of A Lifetime

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

Sharing The Buzz

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

BEFORE YOU FRANCHISE: FIVE PILLARS FOR A STRONG AND RESPONSIBLE START

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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...

CARVING A NEW NICHE

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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...

Gym brands come together in global first for Nelson

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

Mary Lambie - lessons of a new franchisee

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

DECAMPING FRANCHISEE leaves gym franchisors fuming

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

An introduction to franchising in New Zealand

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

BUSINESS LOOKING UP IN 2026

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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...

US franchises projected to grow
faster than rest of economy In 2014

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

Refresh, Revive, Renew

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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

BUSINESS RELIEF AS INTEREST RATES EASE

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

Live Fast Buy Young

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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...

Club Physical dispute continues

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

Champions of franchising recognised

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

Racing Ahead

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

The changing face of food

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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...

Jamaica Blue

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Fresh Ingredients, Stylish Stores, Award-winning Coffee. Our name comes from the famous Jamaica Blue Mountains, home to the world’s best coffee. Fi...

A BUYER'S GUIDE TO FRANCHISES

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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...

'Rolling maul' recession nears finish line

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

Generation Homes

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We build houses for clients all over New Zealand for a fixed price and on a time guarantee.

Latitude Homes

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A trusted national brand with a family feel and proven rewards.

Highmark Homes

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Benefit from proven systems and central office support, including designers and quantity surveyors.

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