Franchising
Give your franchise the small business edge.
Whether you're interested in buying a franchise or already an experienced franchisee with a turnover of less than $1m, we can help give your business a winning edge. You'll get the support of our specialist franchise team and award-winning banking service which includes:
- Conditional approval within 24 hours, where possible1
- Franchise specialists available to support your business banking
- Award-winning small business transaction account with no cash-handling or transaction fees2
- Get debt-free faster or earn more interest with TotalMoney3
- Free online resources to help you run your business smarter
- Preferential lending for assessed franchise systems
We understand franchises
We've been working with franchise businesses for decades, and are active members of the franchise community supporting national and regional events. Whether you're just starting out, buying your first business or running a successful franchise, BNZ Small Business for Franchising has the expertise available to give you a competitive edge.
Talk to our experienced Franchise Specialists today on 0800 269 018.
Award-winning banking services
We have a range of banking products and services to help your franchise.
- Our Small Business Specialists are available 7 days a week from 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, and 8am-2pm Sat-Sun
- Meet with other franchisees in your community at our free networking events.
- Get rewarded for banking with us with Fly Buys and Airpoints™.4
- Grow your Franchise with our innovative finance options, like term loans, business overdrafts, plant, equipment and vehicle finance.
- Do your banking on the go with our mobile banking apps for iPhone and Android phones, or head to bnz.co.nz on your smartphone for our mobile optimised Internet Banking.
- Fast and efficient payment solutions and merchant facilities.
Already have a successful business and want to create a franchise?
We can help. Get in touch with BNZ Franchise Partner, Warren Sare, on 09 976 6326.
Small print
- Subject to standard 9am-5pm operating hours. Subject to lending amount. Subject to all information being received within a reasonable timeframe. Subject to demand and resource availability to process applications.
- Account opening criteria apply. Service fees apply.
- Account opening and lending criteria apply. Establishment or redocumentation fees may apply. A low equity or low doc interest rate premium may apply. TotalMoney terms and conditions apply.
- Fly Buys and Air New Zealand Airpoints Programme terms and conditions apply. BNZ (and its related companies) do not guarantee the redemption of Fly Buys or Airpoints Dollars or that Fly Buys or Airpoints Dollars will continue to be offered for products or services provided by them.
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- Franchising can work in tough times
- When to say no to a franchise

