Partners and Sponsors
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At Jackson Russell, we believe that great franchising advice goes beyond documents and transactions – it’s about trusted relationships that create long-term value for both franchisors and their networks. We support franchisors with clear, practical legal advice to help them build, grow, and protect resilient franchise networks.
We act for clients across a wide range of industries, from new and emerging systems to well-established national and international brands. Our advice covers every stage – from structuring and documentation to managing compliance, resolving disputes, supporting growth, and preparing for exit.
Clients tell us they value our combination of specialist expertise, strong systems, and hands-on partner involvement – and the confidence that comes from working with advisers who genuinely care about their success. We are also proud to support the wider franchise community, including through our active involvement in FANZ and its advocacy work.
If you are looking for long-term legal partners who understand franchising from the inside out, we would love to talk.
We are New Zealand’s most experienced franchise bank. Whether you own a franchise or are looking to start a franchise, our comprehensive information, support and banking franchise packages can help you every step of the way.
Find out more about Westpac franchise services
For more information on franchises and funding options, you can contact a specific team member.
Find your local specialist franchise banker
As a FANZ Strategic Partner, Citation HR is committed to supporting FANZ members by promoting best-practice employment practices in franchising. Citation HR’s combination of award-winning HRIS and telephone advice means they can help every franchisee conduct their business properly and profitably. From an HR or H&S crisis to day-to-day workplace matters, they’ve got your entire franchise covered!
By partnering with Citation HR, you can access a range of products and services to help you strengthen your franchise HR system and support workplace best-practice across your network. The services Citation HR can offer include:
To discover how Citation HR can support your franchise, visit the Citation HR website.
Bunnings Trade and Franchise Association New Zealand partnership gives you and your franchisees the opportunity to join the Bunnings Trade PowerPass membership program. Or, simply link your existing PowerPass account to access a range of exclusive benefits.
Bunnings Trade PowerPass is designed to make life easier for franchise businesses giving you customised pricing on extended range of products, you’ll have access to our offers on a wide range of quality brands and flexible fulfilment solutions for your business- all backed by a national network of stores.
Helping Franchises is our trade. We are here to support all your business needs and provide solutions from build to fitout, and day to day needs. We have solutions for custom joinery fitouts, cleaning, painting, plumbing, electrical, outdoor furniture, landscaping and greenlife and much much more. Our team is here with you every step of the way for your business needs with start to finish support. We have the services and solutions to help you get the job done and grow your business.
With a network of 50 locations nationwide, our dedicated team of Trade Specialists in store can help manage your orders, quotes and delivery. Plus, our stores are open early until late, seven days a week for those last minute or weekend needs.
Insurance package especially for franchises
As the Franchise Association’s longstanding insurance broking partner, Gallagher has developed a business insurance solution specifically for FANZ members. Offering cover for a range of risks, the FANZ insurance package has added benefits and options for franchisees and franchisors.
Cover includes
About Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies, with a global network that provides services in more than 130 countries.
Previously known as Crombie Lockwood in New Zealand, we have a long history of helping New Zealanders with their insurance needs. Our local business, established in 1978, is still led by two of our Kiwi founders, Steve Lockwood and Carl O’Shea.
Benefits of our size and scale
Our size and scale give us a significant advantage when negotiating premiums, terms and claims on clients’ behalf. In particular the Gallagher advantage helps us to secure more cover options and competitive pricing from a wide range of global insurers.
Local focus, international strength
In New Zealand, our clients are supported by a team of dedicated FANZ broking professionals in more than 30 offices around the country. With deep roots in the communities in which we live and work, our brokers combine regional understanding with the resources and backing of our global organisation.
Our characteristic blend of local expertise and global reach means we can support our clients whenever they do business.
To find out more call Paul Kuhn on 027 671 1122 or email fanz@ajg.co.nz
A business management platform that lets you focus on your business, not your admin
MYOB is an Australian and New Zealand based business that enables all types of businesses to start, survive and succeed.
MYOB allows you to manage your finances, including invoicing, expenses, payroll, inventory and tax in one place, saving you time and money.
Make more informed decisions with real-time financial reports that give you a clear view of your performance and cashflow.
Reduce human error by cutting out manual data entry via automated bank reconciliations and GST calculations.
Check out our exclusive offer for FANZ members: Sign up today and receive 50% off base subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
Op Central is an AI powered global software platform, helping businesses manage every aspect of their daily operations. Our software specialises in managing standard operating procedures (SOPs), training, audits, communications & incidents for franchises and multi site organisations. Our unique packages include: 📖 Learn Central 📑 Work Central 👥 People Central 📋 Audit Central 🏪 Connect Central Op Central is used in 37 countries and by some of Australia’s most trusted brands, such as; Kwik Kopy, Bedshed, 7-Eleven, Couriers Please, Snap Printing, Baby Bunting, Degani, KX Pilates, Barry Plant Real Estate, Bounce Inc. and hundreds more! For more information or to schedule a live demo of Op Central, visit: https://opcentral.com.au
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest and most comprehensive conference facilities and is only 15 minutes from Auckland’s city-centre and the international and domestic airports. We are locally owned and operated and our profits are channelled back into our local community supporting initiatives such as local parks and playgrounds, sports fields, local education, historic places and conservation. Meaning ‘Spring of water’ in Māori, we are set amongst 6.26 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking a picturesque saltwater lagoon.
Our guests enjoy the stunning, always changing view of the tidal lagoon and can enjoy walking or cycling the pathways around the water.
We believe we have perfected the art of hosting conferences, meetings, exhibitions, product launches, seminars and special events and we work hard to ensure our guests have a memorable experience with us.
We have 148 spacious hotel accommodation options ranging from Bureau rooms to Presidential suites and 16 function spaces. The largest is a 400 seat theatre, the smallest, a boardroom.
There are few venues in New Zealand that offer such extensive conference, meeting and function facilities with wonderful hotel accommodation, in-house restaurant dining, a bar with stunning views of the lagoon, and all topped with some of the most caring service and values and free onsite car parking.
We would love you to come and experience our fabulous service, always with the utmost courtesy, at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
Franchise New Zealand’s combined digital, print, email and social media reach over 25,000 contacts interested in franchising every month. Readership is split approximately 60% digital/online and 40% print formats, making it THE hub for anyone looking for information on buying a franchise in this country – no matter how they choose to access their information.
Founded in 1992, Franchise New Zealand prides the only franchise recruitment media endorsed by FANZ, and is founded upon a deep knowledge of franchise and the needs of both franchise buyers and franchisors.
We are proud to have been named Service Provider of the Year in the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards for the past two years (2021 & 2022) and to operate the Member’s Directory for FANZ.
Prospective franchise buyers can access a free digital or print copy of the quarterly magazine from our frequent social media posts or by visiting www.franchise.co.nz. The website also contains hundreds of articles with advice on buying a franchise and franchising your own business, as well as a comprehensive Directory of over 275 franchise opportunities and 70 specialist service providers.
If you want to recruit franchisee, advise business buyers, or are interested in reaching New Zealand’s $36.8 billion franchise sector, talk to us at the Conference or email info@franchise.co.nz to find out about advertising and promotional opportunities across our range of specialist media.