Franchise Business Success Stories

Sri Gunasingam and his team had a good reason to feel proud this week. Auckland Central Regional Manager Dries Mangnus presented them with three Certificates of Excellence after receiving great feedback about three specialist cleaning jobs they had recently completed. The jobs were at the Leslie Centre, Chauser School and

We’re proud to share that CrestClean has achieved a 5-star rating in the IMPAC PREQUAL health and safety prequalification assessment – the highest rating available. The assessment was worked on by General Manager of Training, Safety and Wellbeing Liezl Foxcroft and Training and Health and Safety Co-ordinator Jacqui Buchanan, who

CrestClean is proud to once again be named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 New Zealand Franchise Awards. The annual awards recognise the people making a difference across the New Zealand franchising sector. This year, CrestClean is in the running for Marketing Campaign of the Year for CrestClean

Subin Shajan received a stack of thank-you letters from students at Sawyers Bay School after leaving them a bag of lollies and a lovely note to welcome them back for the new term. Working part-time in flight operations at the airport for Air New Zealand, Subin was given a large

Five years ago, life looked very different for Taraneti and Uetire Boueka. Taraneti was working as a healthcare assistant, and Uetire was at a capsicum greenhouse. Both worked long hours and struggled to spend time with family. In 2021, wanting control over their schedules, they bought a CrestClean franchise in

When the students leave Myross Bush School at the end of the day, most of them don’t think too much about what happens next. But once the classrooms are empty, Gilbert’s work begins. Working quietly behind the scenes, he moves through the school cleaning classrooms, bathrooms and office areas, making

When Dhinesh Kumar and Sandhaya Narayan left Fiji, they were looking for a better future and a chance to get ahead. Today, they’re the proud owners of a brand-new three-bedroom home in Ōrewa – a milestone that once seemed a long way off. The couple initially settled in Dargaville, where

There’s a real sense of community among the CrestClean franchisees in Taupō. The team makes a point of catching up regularly, giving everyone a chance to sit down together, have a chat and stay connected. Sometimes work comes up, but just as often, it’s simply about seeing people you might

When Sunny Kumar arrived in New Zealand in 2016, he spent three years settling into life in Rotorua before moving to Auckland. But after marrying Prabhjot in early 2024, the couple started thinking about what they wanted their future to look like. Life in Auckland was busy and fast-paced, and

For Anjani and Rakeshwar Gounder, becoming CrestClean franchise owners was a decision that changed their lives. This year, the South Auckland couple are celebrating 10 years in business – a milestone many business owners don’t reach. When Anjani arrived in New Zealand in 2009 on a work permit, she started

When Viky and Nileshna ‘Nilly’ Narayan moved to New Zealand from Fiji in 2000, they were starting a new chapter for their family. Viky was working as an accountant for large organisations, while Nilly was gaining experience through various contract roles and completing her Business Studies qualification. They both had

When a school partnership lasts 17 years, it’s a sign that something is working well. For Whangaparāoa College, CrestClean has been part of the school’s story since 2008, helping maintain a healthy and clean environment for its 1,800 students and staff. The relationship began shortly after the college opened in