22 October 2024

Nexia Auckland is proud to sponsor the Franchising New Zealand Survey 2024. The national survey provides insights into the growth, challenges and changes in the Franchising sector in New Zealand.

Franchising remains a prominent sector in the New Zealand economy. 546 brands with 29,750 business units, directly employing 114,300 people, with a combined turnover of $73.4 billion (including estimated motor vehicle sales and fuel retail). 73% of our franchise businesses are home grown in New Zealand, and 20% have expanded into overseas markets.

Franchising is a stable business model with 80% of franchise businesses operating for more than a decade.

There is still plenty of room for growth and opportunities. In addition to new geographic areas, franchise businesses are actively looking for opportunities to use AI and digital solutions, improve sustainability, and be innovative with product development.

Read the full report here.

Talk to our experts

To start your franchise journey, please reach out to one of our trusted Nexia Advisors to discuss how we can help.  

Nexia is a member of the Franchise Association New Zealand and has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of franchising. Whether you own one, are thinking of buying one, or want to franchise an existing business, we have all the expertise to help you succeed. We are also well connected and can put you in touch with other franchise experts, such as legal and banking advisors.

About Nexia New Zealand

Who are Nexia New Zealand? Nexia is one of New Zealand’s best full-service chartered accounting and business advisory consultancy firms offering the full range of accounting, business advisory, tax, audit, and insolvency services.  

Nexia New Zealand has four offices throughout New Zealand: Christchurch, Albany, Newmarket and Hastings.  

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