Franchising Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on franchising for new zealand businesses.
What Can I Do With A ‘Bad’ Franchisee? (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a great way to grow a brand without having to personally run every site. But when a franchisee starts cutting corners, ignoring your systems, or damaging customer trust, it...
6 January 2025
Are You Accidentally Franchising? (2026 Updated)
If you’re growing a successful business, it’s normal to look for ways to expand without doing everything yourself. Maybe you’ve got people asking to “run your brand” in their city, or you’ve...
6 January 2025
Legal Documents You Need To Franchise Your Business (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a brilliant way to grow your business without opening (and managing) every new location yourself. But before you start recruiting franchisees, it’s important to get your legal foundations right....
6 January 2025
What Are Franchise Royalties? (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like a shortcut to a proven business model. You get the brand, the systems, and (usually) a lot of support. But it also comes with ongoing...
5 January 2025
How To Terminate A Franchise Agreement (2026 Updated)
Ending a franchise relationship can feel a bit like trying to untangle a really complicated set of cables - there’s the contract itself, the brand rules, the payments, the lease, the staff,...
5 January 2025
I’m A Franchisor – What Should I Know About Marketing Funds? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a franchise network, marketing can be the difference between a steady pipeline of customers and a lot of empty foot traffic. That’s why many franchise systems set up a...
5 January 2025
Franchises And Licences: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re starting (or expanding) a business in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ll come across the words franchise and licence - sometimes used interchangeably. They’re not the same thing, and...
5 January 2025
Why You Need A Franchise Sale Agreement (2026 Updated)
Selling a franchise can feel like a “big win” moment. You’ve built something valuable, you’ve got a buyer ready, and you’re keen to hand over the keys and move on. But the...
5 January 2025
Franchise Disclosure Documents: What You Need To Know
When you’re a franchisor, your responsibilities begin very early on. From the moment you talk to your first potential franchisee right down to when the franchise agreement might come to an end...
2 April 2024
Examples Of Franchises You Can Buy Into
Understanding the franchise landscape in New Zealand is essential if you are looking to invest your time, money and efforts into potentially purchasing a franchise yourself. A Franchise Business allows you to...
28 January 2024
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