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  • James and Patricia Sukhwant reflect on 10-year journey...

    James and Patricia Sukhwant became the first CrestClean franchise owners in Central Otago ten years ago. As the sole franchisees for the entire region at the time, they worked tirelessly to cover Alexandra, Cromwell, and Queenstown, paving the way for new franchise opportunities to come to the area. Their commitment

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  • CrestClean veteran still strong after 20 years in...

    Dorsamy ‘Samy’ Gounder is a familiar face of CrestClean in Hamilton. As one of the first to purchase a franchise in the city, Samy now has two decades of experience under his belt. He recently celebrated his 20-Year Long Service at the Waikato Regional Team Meeting. Originally from Fiji, Samy

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  • Christchurch entrepreneurs celebrate 10 years as CrestClean franchise...

    Nisar and Nasreen Kaskar moved to Christchurch ten years ago with a strong desire to succeed. After researching various business opportunities, they found CrestClean to be a top contender. Upon arriving in Christchurch, they approached Regional Master Franchisee, Yasa Panagoda, to purchase a CrestClean franchise. With a background in cleaning,

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  • Central Otago franchise team cleans up in first...

    Joe and Emily Bermejo have quickly made a name for themselves as successful business owners in Central Otago. Having purchased their CrestClean franchise just last October, they’ve already achieved remarkable success and were recently awarded the region’s Rookie Franchise of the Year. Prior to CrestClean, Joe had worked in a

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  • From Auckland to Ashburton – South Canterbury franchise...

    South Canterbury franchise owners, Sandeep Kumar and Richa Sharma, have shown incredible drive since moving from Auckland to the South Island in 2017. Through their hard work, they have built a successful business and now own two homes in Ashburton. Life in Auckland was far from their current reality. Sandeep

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  • CrestClean poised for success after record-breaking round of...

    On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of

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  • CrestClean franchise gets South Canterbury family on property...

    Angelo and Jocelyn Dayrit have been enjoying their new home in Netherby, Ashburton for almost a year. Their previous three-bedroom house was proving too small for their growing family, prompting the couple to design and build a four-bedroom, 234sqm home. Now their children, aged 16, 12 and 8, each have

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  • Owhiro Bay School sparkles with Cleanest Classroom programme

    Owhiro Bay School recently wrapped up another term of participating in the Cleanest Classroom programme. The initiative is all about encouraging students to keep their classrooms clean during the school term and take pride in their learning space. CrestClean franchise owners, Alex and Joy Nagrampa, introduced the Cleanest Classroom programme

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  • From apartment living to rural dream - Navjot...

    Navjot and Ramandeep recently moved to a sprawling half-acre property in rural Hawera. They now wake up to unobstructed views of Mount Taranaki every morning. “It’s so beautiful”, says Navjot. “We really love it, and the kids love it.” Just a few months ago, Navjot, Ramandeep and their two children,

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  • Central Otago celebrates growth and franchisee excellence at...

    CrestClean franchise owners in Central Otago recently gathered at the annual Regional Team Meeting for a day of recognition and celebration. The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Regional Master Franchisee, Danny Mastroianni, followed by a presentation from Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan. “This has been the biggest event

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  • Dilip’s Matariki celebration - a welcome surprise at...

    Dilip Prajapati has been cleaning Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Naki Paewhenua (North Shore Māori School) for nearly six months. In that short time, he has built strong relationships with the school’s principal, staff, and students. “We’re well connected with all the staff. Whenever we see them, we say

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  • CrestClean and Alsco – a winning partnership for...

    CrestClean and Alsco have been working together since 2016 in a successful partnership that ultimately benefits their customers. Alsco has locations throughout New Zealand and around the world, providing a wide range of essential supplies, including uniforms, consumables, floor mats, linens, hygiene products, and even first-aid equipment to various industries.

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