Colonial Motor Company adapts NZ franchise portfolio
Colonial Motor Company expects market consolidation as it adds JAC models, develops BYD facilities and backs established franchise partners.
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The latest franchise news from New Zealand: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Snap Fitness includes New Zealand in latest expansion
New Zealand features in Snap Fitness’s recent expansion as the global gym network reports 58 openings and 164 franchise sales.
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Marriott signs Dunedin hotel franchise deal with CP Group
Fable Dunedin is set to join Marriott’s Autograph Collection in December, marking the group’s arrival in the city through a CP Group franchise deal.
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Ray White Manukau leads trans-Tasman appraisal drive
Ray White Manukau led offices across Australia and New Zealand with 631 appraisals booked in the network’s latest prospecting competition.
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Hell Pizza turns 30 after its toughest trading year
Hell Pizza marks 30 years as its chief executive outlines trading pressures, regional differences and a franchisee-led approach to new stores.
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Quest Ponsonby franchise dispute reaches Auckland High Court
A Quest Ponsonby franchisee is seeking renewal or damages in a High Court dispute over termination, good faith and liability limits.
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Planet Fitness NZ venture owes $10.14m with no gyms opened
The company behind a planned Planet Fitness rollout owes 26 creditors $10.14m, with equipment recoveries and financial investigations continuing.
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Armstrong’s buys Eagers’ New Zealand franchised dealerships
Armstrong’s adds five Auckland dealerships, 250 staff and more than $300 million in revenue through its purchase of Eagers’ NZ operations.
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NZ franchises urged to prepare for leave and safety changes
A new legislative update sets out leave and safety changes for NZ franchises, with preparation urged before phased implementation.
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The Body Shop returns to Christchurch under local franchise
The Body Shop is reopening at Westfield Riccarton as locally owned franchise Version3 builds on its Richmond store and online relaunch.
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Hell Pizza franchisee sentenced over NZ$503,855 tax debt
A Hell Pizza franchisee has received 10 months’ home detention for tax evasion involving GST, income tax and staff PAYE.
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McDonald’s NZ signs three-year Warriors partnership
McDonald’s becomes the Warriors’ official restaurant partner in a three-year deal covering all six teams, as it marks 50 years in New Zealand.
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Sip & Dip plans more stores as NZ dessert competition grows
Christchurch dessert business Sip & Dip plans more stores as new openings sharpen competition and KiwiYo’s history offers a caution.
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Wendy’s buyout bid involves New Zealand master franchisee
Flynn Group, Wendy’s master franchisee in New Zealand and Australia, is part of an investor group proposing a US$1.4 billion buyout.
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Coffee News network with New Zealand franchises changes hands
Ben and Malorie Sprague have bought the global Coffee News franchise system, which includes editions in New Zealand.
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NZ franchise survey puts regulation and compliance in focus
FANZ members highlight regulatory complexity, compliance costs and workforce needs in the 2026 Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey.
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Burger Burger returns with Tauranga franchise reopening planned
Burger Burger has reopened two Auckland restaurants under supplier ownership, with a franchised Tauranga outlet also set to return.
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Harcourts NZ joins first trans-Tasman auction campaign
Harcourts offices in New Zealand and Australia will share an auction campaign timetable from 25 January to 7 February 2027.
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Hire A Hubby Auckland owner swaps film work for maintenance
Former film director Rowan Webb is building a Hire A Hubby business in Auckland, combining property maintenance with project management.
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Ray White NZ leaders gather at Eden Park for symposium
More than 200 Ray White NZ leaders met at Eden Park for two days covering leadership, recruitment, data and artificial intelligence.
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Premium Clean launches New Zealand spring franchise drive
Premium Clean is recruiting franchise partners across New Zealand as it prepares for anticipated spring and summer cleaning demand.
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New Zealand innovation ranking flags franchise growth challenge
New Zealand ranks 24th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, but weaker innovation outputs raise questions for franchise growth.
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New Zealand franchise law book set for November publication
Stewart Germann’s new book will provide a New Zealand-specific legal reference and become a prescribed University of Auckland course text.
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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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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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