Franchise Business Success Stories

Sheik and Farzana Saheb have been CrestClean franchise owners for almost 19 years, and for the past ten, they’ve cared for Panama Road School in Auckland. Since then, the school has almost doubled in size, growing from 180 students to 340. Through all that change, Sheik and Farzana have been

For the Lipine family, moving to New Zealand wasn’t just a fresh start – it was an opportunity to build a future together. They arrived from Tuvalu in July 2025 through the Pacific Access Category (PAC) scheme, a lottery-based programme offering a limited number of Pacific families the opportunity to

Ali Irshad and Sheema Ali have been part of the CrestClean Auckland West family from the very beginning. Becoming the region’s first-ever franchise owners in 2012 is a milestone they’re still incredibly proud of today – and now they’ve got the number plate to prove it. Ali had always wanted

CrestClean is proud to support the Disabled Surfers Association of New Zealand (DSANZ) as they bring Have A Go Day to the Bay of Plenty for the very first time. This special day is all about giving people with disabilities the chance to hit the ocean and experience the pure

Twenty years is a long time to do anything well, but CrestClean franchisee Kamal Jeet Singh has done just that. He’s kept the Perpetual Guardian offices in Auckland spotless for two decade – always with a big smile. As one of CrestClean’s longest-serving franchisees, Kamal has forged relationships that have

South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie has been named a finalist for Excellence in Customer Service at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards for the Ashburton District. The ANZ Business of the Year Awards give local businesses a well-deserved pat on the back for their creativity, passion, and positive

When Fazeel Ali looks back on the past seven years, it’s hard to believe how far he’s come. The South Canterbury franchise owner is celebrating seven years with CrestClean. It’s a milestone that represents not just time in business, but perseverance and a genuine passion for looking after people. Fazeel’s

“Above and beyond.” “The extra mile.” These are the words we hear time and time again from our customers when they talk about their CrestClean teams. Across New Zealand, CrestClean franchisees are quietly doing more than what’s written in their schedule of duties. From schools and healthcare sites to offices

Melany Baltar and Ashley Boorer have only been cleaning Johnathan Rhodes Kindy for six months, but you’d be forgiven for thinking the Dunedin pair have been part of the team for years, because they’re already treated like part of the family. Always doing a little bit extra comes naturally to

Hawke’s Bay franchise owners Bidur and Barsha Karki have been CrestClean franchisees for three years, but their connection with Maraenui Bilingual School began well before they ever owned a business. Before taking the step into franchise ownership, the couple spent four years working at the school as part of another

Pathways to the Future is a partnership with the Rosebank Business Association (RBA) focused on supporting and growing emerging leaders. The programme offers scholarships that allow individuals to complete a course of their choice at the University of Auckland, removing cost barriers and making it easier to upskill and invest

The South Canterbury team wrapped up the year in style with a lively Christmas party at Tinwald Domain, bringing together franchise teams and their families for an afternoon full of fun and games… and plenty of laughs. The event had everything you could want from a summer celebration – delicious