Events around the country and online
Find details of Franchise Association and other franchise events in your region and online
The Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ) organises regular events all round the country to encourage all those with an interest in franchising to get together, learn more about the issues involved and share ideas and experiences. New visitors are always welcome and are often surprised at the level of openness and support from experienced franchisors and specialist advisors. There’s also a guest speaker to address specific topics of mutual interest.
A number of other specialists also hold franchising seminars and workshops. Here are some upcoming events - click on the links for more details and registration
| On Demand (free) | Dealing with the Media Masterclass^ |
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16, 17, 22 & 24 September
Online |
Effective Franchise Recruitment ***
What every franchisor should know about recruiting franchisees. These are four-part interactive online workshops. |
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16 & 17 September
Online
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Improving Franchise Advisory Councils *** How to increase the effectiveness of Franchise Advisory Councils. These are two-part live online workshop (2 x 2-hour sessions) across two dates. Register here. |
| 18-19 September Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland |
Franchise & Small Business Expo The perfect opportunity for potential business buyers to meet franchisors and franchise-experienced advisors at New Zealand's only face-to-face event for the franchise-curious public. More information and registrations at https://nzsme.co.nz/ |
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22 September
Online
10:00am - 10:45am
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Westpac Smarts Webinar: Emerging scam threats - insights and actions for your business |
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22 & 24 September
Online
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Resolving Franchise Disputes*** Strategies and tactics to avoid disputes and repair franchise relationships. This is a two-part live online workshop via Zoom (2 x 2-hour sessions) across two dates. Register here. |
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6 & 8 October
Online
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Managing Franchise Resales*** How to facilitate the sale of existing outlets. Two-part live online workshop (2 x 2-hour sessions) across two dates. Register here. |
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13 October
4:30pm - 7pm Duncan Cotterill Christchurch Central |
In-person Knowledge Builder Session FANZ is proud to bring you this in-person Knowledge Builder Session with new Platinum Partner, MyHR. Sylvie Thrush Marsh, Chief Evangelist at MyHR, will speak on Managing Difficult Employees. Register here. |
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14 October
4:30pm - 7pm Auckland Central |
In-person Knowledge Builder Session |
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26 & 28 October
Online
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Organise a Franchise Conference*** How to plan, organise and conduct a successful franchise conference. Two-part live online workshop (2 x 2-hour sessions) across two dates. Register here. |
| 26 & 28 October Online |
Managing Multi-unit franchises*** How to select, support and grow multi-unit operators. Two-part live online workshop (2 x 2-hour sessions) across two dates. Register here. |
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4, 5, 10 & 11 November |
Introduction to Franchising*** The basics every potential & start-up franchisor & franchisee should know. Essential training for new franchisor staff who have no prior franchising experience. 4 x 2 hour sessions live online. Register here. |
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14 November Grand Millennuim Hotel, Auckland |
The New Zealand Franchise Awards 2026 |
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2nd December |
FANZ Christmas Party - Save the date! |
* Event run by Franchise Relationships Institute
** Event run by Franchize Consultants
*** Event run by Franchise Advisory Centre
^ Event run by Franchise Media Training
^^ Event run by SGL
last updated 14/09/2026
last updated 14/09/2026
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