Franchise Business Success Stories

Tauranga’s Ben O’Dea has been given a helping hand to get his cleaning business back on the road after the Commonwealth Games athlete had his car stolen. The 25-year-old said it “really sucked” when his Nissan Terrano was taken from his Mount Maunganui home while he and brother Sam represented

CrestClean’s Sophie Chase is a real details girl who thrives on new challenges. It’s those qualities that have seen her excel in her role at Royston Hospital where she has earned a reputation for providing a high quality cleaning service. CrestClean’s Hawke’s Bay Regional Manager Abby Latu says Sophie is

Customer demand has seen Crest’s Pure Water Window Cleaning service take off in the Wellington region. The service, which uses no chemicals or potentially harmful detergents, is proving popular, says Zainab Ali, CrestClean’s Hutt Valley Regional Manager. “It’s certainly a growth area and is becoming increasingly more important to our

Joining Crest has brought a positive lifestyle change for Satish Kumar who says he’s feeling fitter than ever. The former sewing machinist, who came to New Zealand for work in 2002, had spent much of his life in jobs that didn’t involve too much physical activity. But after being laid

CrestClean business owner Simis James is delighted to be his own boss – but it was a move that took time and patience before the dream became a reality. Simis, who is originally from India, was introduced to CrestClean by friends who were franchisees. And what he heard about being

His passion for the job has earned Rajinesh Prasad a new role in the team that ensures CrestClean’s quality and high standards are maintained. Such has been the commitment shown by the Christchurch North franchisee that he’s been “fast tracked” to be one of the company’s training assessors. His eye

It’s not only the kids who have been swept up by the excitement of being involved in CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom Award. Principal Charlotte Castle says everyone at Red Hill Primary School has been totally captivated. “It’s competitive among the kids but also among the staff. It’s become quite infectious!” The

A landmark apartment complex in Tauranga is utilising CrestClean’s Pure Water System to ensure the building’s exterior remains pristine. The Anchorage has recently undergone a major facelift with the completion of multimillion dollar project to reclad the15-year-old Mount Maunganui building. Twice yearly exterior cleaning of the Salisbury Ave complex is

A CrestClean team has been given a shining accolade by a school principal, who says they are the best cleaners he’s ever seen. Paul Shepherd says Salendra Chetty and Artika Mala do an outstanding job at Maunu School. “I’ve been involved in schools now for 40 odd years and they

His sign-written van is the perfect advert for CrestClean’s carpet care expert in Christchurch South. When Anthony Mudaliar decided it was time for a new vehicle for his business, size and economy were high on his wish list. After deciding to retire his trusty Toyota Hiace he had a good

Starting in the cleaning industry at “ground level” gave her the passion and inspiration to aim for a senior management position with CrestClean. Shareen Raj, CrestClean’s new Regional Manager for Palmerston North, says being appointed to the key role is a dream come true and the experience of being a

Ajay Kamboj might be a newcomer to the cleaning industry but he’s taken a smart decision to futureproof the business with his choice of vehicle. The 25-year-old soon realised that size would be an issue if he wanted to offer customers a wider range of services. Buying a spacious Nissan