FANZ turns 20 in style

The Franchise Association celebrated its first 20 years at a cocktail party at the Northern Club, Auckland, attended by over 110 people. The event brought together some of the earliest pioneers of franchising in New Zealand, such as Rodney Wayne, David Pountney of Uncles ‘Love at first bite’ fame,  Alan Grant of KFC and Lollipops, and David and Laurel McCulloch of Arano Juice, to name but a few.

Many of the people who provided legal, financial and banking expertise in the early days also turned out in force, including a number of former board members of the Association (see photos right - click to enlarge).

In his welcoming address, current FANZ chairman Brad Jacobs paid tribute to all the people who had helped develop the knowledge and infrastructure that have made franchising such an important part of the New Zealand economy today. Inaugural chairman David McCulloch outlined the development of the Association and the support it had received from Australia, while another past chairman, Stewart Germann, welcomed those present - including Adelaide lawyer Richard Solomon - and shared some stories from the past.

Enjoy our gallery of the evening - click on any of the photos to enlarge.

Past board members gathered to share stories

Inaugural Chairman David McCulloch

Nick Steven of LINK, John Logan of VIP Home Services and Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants

Barrister Deirdre Watson with Alistair van Schalkwyk of ASCO

Richard Solomon (left) travelled all the way from Adelaide; Janice and Stewart Germann

Scott Travis of Hayes Knight and Warren Sare of BNZ - both long-time supporters of FANZ.

Peter McConnell of Civic Video and Brem Ellingham, formerly of Fastway Couriers.

One of the first franchisors in New Zealand, Rodney Wayne was a special guest - pictured here with friendly rival Scott Wallace of Just Cuts.

Past chairmen l-r: Brad Jacobs (2015-current); Ian Robertson (2013-2015); Estelle Logan (2008-2011); Miles Agmen-Smith (2006-2008); Simon Lord (2003-2005); Robert Fowler (2001-2003); Stewart Germann (1997-1999); David McCulloch (1996-1997)

Daniel Cloete of Westpac with Alan Grant, formerly of KFC and Lollipops

Pat Everest (centre) was the first ever specialist franchise banker in New Zealand when he was at Westpac. Here he's flanked by two more pioneers: lawyers Stewart Germann (left) and David Munn

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