Franchise News
Dawn of a new era
The newly-elected Chair of the Franchise Association of New Zealand shares her vision
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awn Engelbrecht is the new Chair of the Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ).
‘I am proud and honoured to take up the role at this challenging time for small business in New Zealand, and grateful for the support of a multi-talented board and our small but dedicated executive team,’ says Dawn, who was one of the first franchisees – and later franchisor – of the hugely successful sKids childcare franchise. ‘I really believe in franchising – I have seen over many years how it can help people into business ownership and help good companies achieve great things. And I also believe in the work of the Franchise
Association. I will never forget how welcome everyone made me at the first conference I attended, at Rotorua back in 2006, and I believe there is no better way for me to give back to the franchisors and franchisees that we represent.’
Solving problems for franchisors and franchisees Dawn was born and raised in England. After completing her high school education, she moved to South Africa where she settled for 16 years, meeting her husband and having three children. Upon completing her accounting degree (B.Com), Dawn started her
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Franchise New Zealand
Spring 2021
Year 30 Issue 03
