Franchisee | McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place Joins NZ Business Connect: Giving Back with Purpose and Heart
BY POOJA GOEL & NZ BUSINESS CONNECT
Franchisee | McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place in Hamilton has proudly joined NZ Business Connect, a local networking group that champions collaboration, social giving, and community support. This membership reflects their commitment not just to business success, but to fostering meaningful connections with other local companies and contributing positively to the Waikato community. Through this partnership, McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place strengthens ties with like-minded organisations, sharing ideas, supporting initiatives, and helping create a culture of giving back.
One exciting way they are bringing this commitment to life is through the upcoming Frankton McDonald’s Colour Run/Walk. Scheduled for 15 February 2026 at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, the event will raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand. Participants can expect a fun and colourful experience with colour stations, music, entertainment stalls, food trucks, an MC, and family-friendly activities. The Colour Run/Walk is more than a fundraiser; it is a celebration of health, community, and unity.
This is also a chance for local businesses to get involved and make a visible difference. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels, giving organisations the chance to showcase their brand while directly supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. From having your logo featured on event materials to engaging with thousands of participants on the day, sponsorship is a powerful way to give back to the community while building meaningful connections.
McDonald’s Frankton and Centre Place Franchise
Owner Pj Goel
Businesses interested in partnering with this vibrant and impactful event can learn more at HamiltonColourRun.co.nz, download the “Sponsor Info Pack,” and register their interest.
McDonald’s has a long-standing partnership with RMHC New Zealand, which provides free accommodation and support to families with children in hospital.
"The Colour Run/Walk is more than a fundraiser; it is a celebration of health, community, and togetherness."
In 2024, RMHC NZ delivered 3,822 nights of accommodation at a cost of $894,348 through its Houses, Family Rooms, and Retreats to Waikato families. These spaces offer more than a place to sleep. They provide comfort, community, and relief to families whose child is in the hospital with a serious illness navigating difficult times.
As RMHC’s founding mission partner, McDonald’s plays a vital role in this mission of care and compassion. Each year, more than $2 million is raised nationally through the combined efforts of franchisees, crew, and customers. Every Happy Meal, donation box, and community events help fuel this network of support for families in need. Each year, over 4400 families stay free of charge at Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms across the country, saving them over $10 million in accommodation costs and providing meals and emotional support.
Locally, McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place also sponsor school programmes and sports teams, embedding themselves in grassroots initiatives that uplift the Waikato.
Franchisee | McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place is more than just a restaurant. It is a local champion, serving families, futures, and the community with genuine purpose and heart.
"Through connection and social giving, McDonald’s Frankton & Centre Place are helping shape a stronger Waikato community."
McDonald’s Frankton and Centre Place Franchise Owners Pj (right) and Pooja Goel
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