Australia & New Zealand’s trusted franchise authority since 1985
Published bi-monthly by CGB Publishing since 1985 — six printed editions every year, and 41 years connecting aspiring business owners with the opportunities, information and expert insight they need to succeed in franchising.
Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand is published by CGB Publishing, founded in 1985 and now in its 41st year of serving the franchise sector across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
The magazine is published bi-monthly — six printed editions every year, each one also released as a digital edition and in the mobile app edition. Alongside the magazine we publish the annual Australian Business Franchise Directory and the Business Franchise Guide, and the website is updated continuously with franchise news and expert advice between issues.
Our editorial covers franchisee success stories, franchisor profiles, and expert commentary on the legal, financial, marketing and operational aspects of running a franchise — helping readers make confident, well-informed decisions.
Industry standing
Industry memberships
- Current member of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA)
- Current member of the International Franchise Association (IFA)
Media partnerships & exhibitions
- Official media partner at all Australian franchise trade shows with Specialised Events
- Media partner with MFV Exhibitions
- Media partner at the annual International Franchise Expo, New York (attending for 15 consecutive years)
- Media partner at the International World Franchise Show, Florida (2026)
The publication at a glance
- Founded
- 1985
- Years publishing franchise titles
- 41
- Printed editions every year
- 6
- Published articles & listings online
- 4,905
- Franchise opportunities in the directory
- 59
- Markets covered
- Australia & NZ
Frequently asked questions
What is Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand?
Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand is the franchise magazine and franchise directory for the Australian and New Zealand franchise sector. Published by CGB Publishing since 1985, it covers franchise opportunities, franchisee success stories, franchisor profiles and expert legal, financial and operational advice for anyone buying, running or growing a franchise. The publisher is a member of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) and the International Franchise Association (IFA).
How often is Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand published?
The magazine is published bi-monthly — 6 printed editions every year. Each edition is also released as a digital edition and in the mobile app edition, and the website is updated with new franchise news and expert advice between issues.
How long has the magazine been published?
CGB Publishing was founded in 1985 and has been publishing franchise magazines continuously for 41 years, making Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand one of the longest-running franchise publications in the world.
Is Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand affiliated with any industry bodies?
Yes. CGB Publishing is a current member of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA), the peak body for franchising in Australia, and the International Franchise Association (IFA) based in Washington DC, the world’s largest franchise membership organisation.
Does Business Franchise Australia attend franchise exhibitions and trade shows?
Yes. Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand is the official media partner at all Australian franchise trade shows held by Specialised Events, media partner with MFV Exhibitions, and has attended the annual International Franchise Expo in New York as a media partner for 15 consecutive years. In 2026 the magazine is a media partner at the International World Franchise Show in Florida.
Does it cover New Zealand as well as Australia?
Yes. The title covers franchising across both Australia and New Zealand, and the franchise directory includes opportunities available in every Australian state and territory as well as New Zealand.
What is on the Business Franchise Australia website?
The website carries 4,905 published articles and listings, including franchise news, expert advice, franchisee and franchisor profiles, a franchise directory of 59 opportunities and 31 professional service providers who work with the franchise sector.
How do I subscribe to or read the magazine?
The printed magazine can be subscribed to online, read as a digital edition, or read in the mobile app edition. Current and back issues are all available digitally, and the annual Australian Business Franchise Directory and the Business Franchise Guide are published alongside the magazine.
Who publishes Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand?
CGB Publishing (est. 1985), PO Box 17, Pomona QLD 4568, Australia. Editorial and advertising enquiries: [email protected].