Milestones

A Chronology of Important Events in Our History

1991

First ‘Have a snack! ™’ Customers (20) provided with snacks. Cot Death sponsorship commenced.

1992

Main Office moved from Hamilton to Auckland. First franchise sold, on Auckland’s North Shore to Mike & Jill Elliot.

1993

First South Island franchise established. Cold drink service introduced.

1994

First National ‘Have a snack! ™’ Conference held in Taupo, NZ, ‘Have a snack! ™’ Franchise Council established.

1995

First Australian franchise established in Queensland. First full time Business Development Manager employed, first full time Chartered Accountant employed.

1996

‘Have a snack! ™’ Marketing Fund established. ‘Have a snack! ™’ brand and Big Bickies® introduced.

1997

ETA and Coke Contracts inaugurated. ‘Have a snack! ™’ brand Twin Bickies® introduced.

1998

Computerised ‘Have a snack & Drink! ™’ Customer Management System™ introduced.

1999

Tea, Coffee & Sugar Refreshment Service introduced, Regional Conferences introduced.

2000

Major revamp merchandising units, new logo & branding, sponsorship of Special Olympics introduced. Superior Vending Co bought out.

2001

Name changed to ‘Have a snack & Drink! ™’, 50th Franchise established. Frucor vending machines introduced. Event trailer has first outing, "The Great Race” inaugurated.

2002

Biggest ‘Have a snack & Drink! ™’ National Conference ever, biggest event ever attended (Parachute Festival), highest summer cold drink sales ever recorded. Snack Attack bought out.

2003

Over 100 attend the ‘Have a snack & Drink! ™’ Annual Conference. The provender® name is launched. New Extranet launched. provender® Rewards Programme commences for Franchise Owners.

2004

150 attendees at the largest ever Provender Franchise Annual Conference in Rotorua. ‘Have a snack! ™’ CHOCO-BLOC™ brand Chocolate bars launched in 3 variants. New Lifestyle- Balance™ branding and merchandising introduced.

2005

Lolly Box franchise added. First Combi-Vend™ machines imported for distribution. New Premium Products range extended across all facets. 160 attend Annual Provender Conference in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza Hotel.

2006

2nd Largest ever Provender Annual Franchise Conference takes place at Wairakei Resort, Taupo. Coffee vending franchise added to complement existing vending options. 2 independent vending operators transfer to provender®.

2007

First Provender Espresso Coffee Solutions™ Franchise launched. Major Conference at Waipuna hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.

2008

Provender purchases Australasian Vending 24seven® subsequently further expanding the reach of this successful vending enterprise!

2009

First Provender  International Conference takes place at Rydges Hotel, Christchurch - 250 Attend

2010

Second Provender International Conference takes place at the Hyatt, Auckland - 250 Attend

2011

Provender New Zealand and Provender Australia separated with Conference taking place in NZ and only NZ Franchise Owners attending - Rendezvous Auckland

2011

Separate Vending Machine & Coffee Machine importing and maintenance division established

2012

Provender New Zealand Annual Conference Distinction, Rotorua - 170 Attend

2013

Provender New Zealand Annual Conference Pullman, Auckland - 130 Attend

2015

Provender New Zealand Annual Conference Waipuna, Auckland - 130 Attend

2017
Provender New Zealand Annual Conference - offshore.  Honolulu, Hawaii -104 Attend