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How it works

New Zealand Franchise Awards entry process

FANZ is proud to present the New Zealand Franchise Awards 2026.


These awards are open to all FANZ members including advisors and suppliers, franchisors, support staff and franchisees.

 

Will you join the list of our esteemed winners?

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    • Start planning your entry. Have a look through the categories available and find the categories that best apply to you and your business.

    • The New Zealand Franchise Awards are open to all FANZ members including advisors and suppliers, franchisors, support staff and franchisees.

    • Be sure that your FANZ Membership and Franchise System Compliance is current, and that the franchise system, franchisee or advisor or supplier is not party to any litigation.

    • View the Awards categories and download the entry guide for more information.

    • Please contact awards@franchise.org.nz or call 09 274 2901 if you have any questions.

    • Submit your entry through the online entry portal here.

    • Each entry submission must answer the Business Profile and Category Questions, and upload relevant logo(s) and photo(s).

    • Entries must be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 1 July 2026.

    • Judges will assess entrants’ submissions.

    • Each entry will receive phone contact from a New Zealand Franchise Awards judge during the judging period. The purpose of the call is to talk with you about your entry and clarify any matters the judges are not clear on. The call will not be long or onerous.

    • All entrants will be notified as to whether they have achieved finalist status Wednesday 23 September 2026.

    • The New Zealand Franchise Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday 14 November 2026 at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. 

      • For guests looking to stay at the Grand Millennium Hotel for the gala dinner, feel free to utilise our 25% off promotional code.​

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Judging panels

The New Zealand Franchise Awards 2026 will be judged by an Independent Judging Panel of experienced judges from a variety of business sectors. FANZ has worked with Judge Convenor, Gillian Taylor, to ensure that the panel has the right mix of expertise and experience.

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Judging panel members each have one or more of the following credentials:

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  • Experience in judging other awards programmes

  • Have been involved in developing, supporting, entering and/or winning awards programmes

  • Past experience in Franchising – either as a franchisor, franchisee, or provider to the sector.

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Our convenor Gillian has over 15 years’ experience judging and leading teams of judges for the Westpac Auckland Business Awards; at various times she has helped design awards programmes, worked with companies on their award entries and provided consulting services to a Franchise System owner.

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