SkyCity Hamilton

Inaugural Franchise Legal Symposium

Date: Sunday 3 August
Venue: SkyCity Hamiton
Time: 10am – 4pm

The FANZ inaugural Franchise Legal Symposium will be held prior to the National Franchise Conference 2025 opening. You can view the impressive list of International and National Legal speakers and topics on the Agenda.

The Legal Symposium is for anyone in the Franchising community who has an interest in legal requirements and practices for franchising in New Zealand. Legal attendees will be eligible to earn CPD points.

Speaker Spotlight

With keynotes, panels, concurrent sessions, and round tables across all topics in franchising there will be many voices providing fuel for thought at this year’s conference.

Our Franchise Keynote voices: An international aspect will be presented by Jim Goniea, Purpose Brands (which includes Anytime Fitness), focusing on fuelling system growth. Greg Nathan, Franchise Relationship Institute, will share unique tips and techniques to harness the power within your franchise network. Tim Cartwright, Fresh Choice, will provide insights into leading franchisees through transformation, and Karla Brennan, McDonald’s Restaurants, will share how to unlock the triple advantage of engaged teams, aligned messaging and collaborative franchise relationships for a standout customer experience.

Conference Venue

Claudelands Events Centre

Claudelands is an award-winning venue set on 24 hectares of parkland in the heart of Hamilton City with a clever mix of classy spaces and will be host to the National Franchise Conference 2025 over 2 days from Monday 4 to Tuesday 5 August 2025.

Claudelands is a 10–15-minute walk from the CBD with pedestrian access via the Arena Plaza on Heaphy Terrace. Bicycle racks are also available on site.