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Attendees

The NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo is for people serious about running, growing, or stepping into a business. Whether you’re already in business, planning your next move, building something new, or exploring business and investment opportunities, the Expo provides access to practical solutions, informed conversations, and useful insight — all in one place.

The Expo is organised in association with the Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ), ensuring a strong representation of established franchise systems and professional services that support franchising and business ownership.

Registration

The NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo is a trade-focused business event designed for people who are genuinely interested in running, growing, or stepping into a business.

While the Expo is open to registration and is free to attend, it is not a general public show. The environment is intentionally professional and solutions-focused, bringing together established franchise systems, business service providers, and people attending with a clear interest in business.

This approach helps ensure:

  • meaningful conversations between visitors and exhibitors
  • a focused, business-like atmosphere on the expo floor
  • value for both attendees and participating businesses

Why Visit

People attend the Expo to:

  • find solutions to real business challenges
  • streamline operations and improve efficiency
  • explore tools and services across finance, accounting, insurance, compliance, logistics, customer service, marketing, people, and technology
  • understand how AI and digital tools are being used in everyday business operations
  • speak directly with franchise systems, service providers, and business specialists
  • compare options and make more informed decisions

The focus is practical and grounded — no hype, no pressure, just useful information and real conversations.

Who the Expo Is For

The Expo is designed for:

  • business people running, managing, or growing a business
  • people planning their next move into business ownership
  • founders, innovators, and early-stage businesses building new ventures
  • people new to New Zealand or returning home exploring business opportunities
  • those transitioning into semi-retirement and looking to invest in or be involved with a business

Whether you’re established, aspiring, or exploring what’s next, the Expo is built to support confident business decisions.

What You’ll See

Across two focused days, the Expo will feature:

  • established franchise systems and franchising services, presented in association with FANZ
  • small business solution providers supporting day-to-day business operations
  • live demonstrations of business tools, systems, and services
  • practical sessions and discussions covering key business topics
  • informal meet-ups and networking opportunities

You can plan your visit around particular topics, attend selected sessions, or spend time on the expo floor exploring solutions relevant to your business or future plans.