If you think it is hard to recruit staff or franchisees at the moment, spare a thought for the businesses of Westport.

While franchising isn’t considered valuable enough to be taught in our universities, joining a franchise and working with franchisees can be a supe...

SEP 2019 - A large number of new franchises have launched on to the New Zealand market over the last five years. Simon Lord suggests some things to...

2 February 2009 - New research into franchisors' and franchisees' confidence levels in Australia shows the importance of confident leadership.

A new survey has some lessons for prospective franchisees as well as franchisors. Dr Callum Floyd and Adrienne Heard of Franchize Consultants and S...

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?...

14 February 2018 – Shoppers at a suburban Four Square franchise will be the first in the world to trial new artificial intelligence technology that...

March 2009 - Simon Lord looks at the opportunities and issues facing franchise buyers and franchisors in the South Island

3 February 2016 - The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since March 2009, Statistics New Zealand said today. The trend could pose so...

March 2020 – The US Commercial Service is inviting NZ franchisors and investors to the International Franchise Expo in October

Changing times have created more opportunities for franchises and franchise buyers

Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO Legal explores the legal considerations and best practices to follow when you consider buying a franchise in New Zea...

May 2015 - Franchisees Bruce and Lynette Hopkins, of Speedy Signs Manukau, have been named among the Top 10 achievers in the world-wide Sign-A-Rama...

3 May 2016 - McDonald's is launching its all-day breakfast nationally tomorrow

As the armed forces and emergency services restructure, many personnel are moving out into businesses of their own. Annie Gray has been exploring t...

11 August 2023 - The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme introduced last year is open to abuse, making migrant exploitation more rather than less ...

May 2009 - More people want franchises - but can they find funding?

June 2012 - Greg Nathan and Zhanna Kremez report on the ways that franchisors are addressing the growing challenges posed by online retailing

January 2007 - As a franchisee, how do you drive your business on a local basis? Troy Hazard shares six top tips based on real-life experience

When will the nation recognise the pioneers of one of our largest business sectors?

May 2006 - A Nelson business broker has fired a broadside at incompetent franchise consultants

6 August 2018 – After overseeing five years of growth, the head of Domino’s NZ is taking up a new challenge in the UK

Buying a franchise enables you to start a new life almost anywhere – and regional businesses can be more profitable with less stress, too

October 2009 - Discovery Days, when groups of potential franchisees visit franchisors, are common practice overseas - but haven't taken off in New ...

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