Soul Origin plans around 10 more New Zealand stores
Soul Origin plans around 10 more New Zealand stores over two years as the café and fresh-food brand marks its 15th anniversary.
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The latest franchise news from New Zealand: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Joe’s Garage Wellington closes as operator enters liquidation
The Tory St cafe has closed after 13 years, with the franchisor exploring whether the Wellington business could continue. Other cafes are unaffected.
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Mr Whippy NZ franchisees face rising costs ahead of summer
Mr Whippy reports resilient sales across its New Zealand network as franchise owners manage rising dairy and operating costs ahead of summer.
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Christchurch Just Cuts owners win New Zealand network awards
Anjum and Mustafa Primuswala and Riccarton team leader Sonny Opao received New Zealand honours at Just Cuts’ Queenstown conference.
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Fitstop reports 160-plus locations across four markets
Fitstop’s reported growth spans New Zealand and three other markets, but network-wide figures do not establish local franchise performance.
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Premium Clean names Abhi Lal GM and outlines franchise support
Premium Clean appoints Abhi Lal as general manager, introduces franchise reviews and reinforces its MTF Finance lending pathway.
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Domino’s NZ puts franchisee profits at centre of reset
Former store owner Liam Stops is helping 98 New Zealand franchisees improve profitability as Domino’s undertakes a wider reset.
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New Zealand hotel demand: CoStar headline needs context
The supplied extract points to a New Zealand hotel story but lacks the detail needed for a verified franchise news article.
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Saints and Airs swap Ngatai and Gerrand in NBL trade
An NZNBL report details a sign-and-trade involving Wellington and Taranaki, with Jordan Ngatai and Jaylen Gerrand moving in opposite directions.
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New Zealand Franchise Awards to pause in 2027
The 2026 awards dinner is set for Auckland on 14 November, with expanded recognition for long-serving franchisees and no awards in 2027.
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Pickleball Kingdom names partner for New Zealand expansion
Pickleball Kingdom is expanding into New Zealand and Australia through a master franchise partnership with Cameron Bloomfield.
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Hurricanes retain Fineanganofo for 2027 title defence
Fehi Fineanganofo has delayed his England move to stay with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby through the end of 2027.
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Candoo companies enter liquidation with over $150,000 unpaid
Two companies behind Candoo’s cleaning and gardening brands are in liquidation, with more than $150,000 in formal orders reported unpaid.
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Netball NZ favours private franchise league bid, RNZ reports
RNZ reports Netball NZ has selected a preferred bid for a private league in 2027, with funding, broadcasting and team numbers still unresolved.
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Ray White NZ reports one in four residential sales
Ray White New Zealand has reported record market share, with its 202-office network handling one in four residential sales nationwide.
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New Zealand franchising confidence returns, says BDO
BDO reports renewed confidence across New Zealand’s franchise community, but warns that growth in 2026 will not happen by default.
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Green Acres franchisees ordered to pay $160,000
A Wellington High Court ruling highlights why franchisees should check when turnover guarantees apply before seeking to end an agreement.
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Christchurch NRL bid faces renewed Ipswich competition
Ipswich has renewed its push for an NRL licence, adding competition for Christchurch as a decision on the league’s 20th team approaches.
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Auntie Anne’s and Carvel Plan New Zealand Debut
Auntie Anne’s and Carvel are heading to Newmarket, with a three-brand Westgate store and a Manawa Bay opening also planned.
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