Franchise Business Information Articles

Balancing work and family can be tough, but Irene Abalajen found a way to prioritise both by taking a leap into entrepreneurship. After four years working at a Catholic Parish, Irene sought a career change that would allow her more flexibility. In December 2018, she found the ideal fit with

Room 10 students at Matipo Primary School in Auckland are making a big difference in their school’s cleanliness! By taking responsibility for keeping their classrooms neat and tidy, they’ve helped Auckland West franchise owners Dharmesh and Twinkal Patel work more efficiently. This teamwork earned the students a delicious pizza lunch

In the spirit of Ramadan, Winchester School staff received a special treat from Palmerston North franchise owners, Aznayne and Angeline Sahayam. Having cleaned Winchester School since 2020, Aznayne and Angeline wanted to share the joy of their cultural celebration by hosting a surprise Ramadan celebration. Principal at Winchester School, Nic

Students in Ashburton are proving that a clean classroom is a happy classroom! CrestClean franchise owners Michael Rigor and Bernard Rivera rewarded students with a delicious pizza lunch for going the extra mile to keep their learning spaces tidy and organised throughout term one. A special mention to Room Flemington

The annual Easter Fair in Māpua is Māpua School’s biggest fundraiser and attracts over 10,000 visitors. With 220 stalls, delicious food, and fun rides, it’s a great day out for the whole family. This year, a beloved local tradition returned thanks to Māpua School Deputy Principal, Zac Deacon. The legendary

Kerikeri franchise owners, Mo and Nisha Khan, are back at it again! After running the Cleanest Classroom competition at Kerikeri Primary School last year, they’re thrilled to announce the winner for term one – Room 13! Room 13 kept their classroom spick and span throughout the term, earning them some

The Panthers softball team secured a double victory over the ‘23/’24 season, taking home both the Calder Mackay Shield and the Intercity Cup. A special shoutout to our Southland Regional Manager Steve Willis, who played a pivotal role by pitching the championship game. This is the first time in 25

Christchurch franchisee, Grant Holland, is retiring after 24 years in business. His long career in the cleaning industry has equipped him with a wealth of experience and countless memorable moments. Purchasing a CrestClean franchise came after two decades working in retail. Grant dreamed of self-employment and the freedom it offered.

Meet Ryan Deo, an inspiring 19-year-old student from Dunedin. In September 2023, he carved his own path to success by becoming a CrestClean franchise owner. Alongside running his business, Ryan is also studying to become a civil engineer at Otago Polytechnic. Ryan was inspired to become a CrestClean franchise owner

The recent tree planting at Rutherford Primary School shows how even small actions can have a big impact. It all started when CrestClean’s Thang Hlawnceu who cleans the school noticed there was a significant amount of waste in each classroom. Each classroom had three different rubbish bins, with no waste

Please extend a warm welcome to Adrian and Kylie Cashmore, Wellington’s new Regional Master Franchisees. Adrian will be a familiar face to many, having played rugby for the Auckland Blues, Chiefs and All Blacks. His rugby days might be over, but Adrian’s time with CrestClean is only just kicking off.

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organisation in Tauranga that offers safe, nurturing homes for children who have experienced trauma and other services such as Child Centred Play Therapy, whānau support, parenting support and supervised access. The therapeutic foster care model means siblings can stay together in a stable home