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Franchise New Zealand | Spring 2026 | Year 35 Issue 03
The Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ) National Franchise
Conference returned to Wellington in June, bringing together franchise
leaders, business owners, suppliers, advisors and sector experts from across
the country for three days of learning, connection and plenty of fun.
Held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Conference
delivered a packed programme including an outstanding keynote from
demographer Dr Paul Spoonley on the future make-up of New Zealand and
implications for franchising, plus a heartfelt keynote from global franchising
leader Rocco Fiorentino from Benetrends Financial.
Australian FANZ members Joel Kleber, CMO of Jim’s Group, and Greg Nathan
from Franchise Relationships Institute also provided insightful presentations.
The Conference offered a range of workshop and roundtable opportunities
that inspired and informed lively discussions.
The Hon. Cameron Brewer, Minister for Small Business, and the Hon. Matt
Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, joined the Conference opening dinner
and spoke to delegates about the Government’s initiatives for small business
and business owner wellbeing. The final evening event was a 90s-themed
Highlights from the National Franchise
Conference and excitement builds for the
upcoming New Zealand Franchise Awards
SPARKING THE
FUTURE OF
FRANCHISING
Franchise Association News
gala dinner to celebrate FANZ’s 30th birthday, with plenty of games, dancing
and fun for all - including a surprise musical performance!
From insightful keynote presentations and workshops to many networking
opportunities, celebrations and new friendships, delegates left Wellington
energised, informed and optimistic about the future of franchising in
New Zealand.
Recognising the best
Finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Franchise Awards will be announced 23
September this year, with tickets also available from that day onwards for the
Awards gala dinner to be held 14 November at the Grand Millennium Hotel
in Auckland.
Everyone in the New Zealand franchise sector is welcome to attend, whether
you are up for an award or not. It’s also a great opportunity for non-members
to experience the FANZ community – come along to recognise another
fantastic year in franchising, connect with others across the sector, and
celebrate success.
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