A FRESH START AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

Across New Zealand, more families are discovering they don’t have to choose between building a successful career and creating a better work-life balance.

CrestClean has already helped more than 50 families and couples move to places like Cromwell, Alexandra, Queenstown, Wānaka, Invercargill, Nelson, Blenheim, Hawke’s Bay, Whangārei, Wairarapa, Kāpiti Coast, Palmerston North, North Harbour, Hamilton and Taupō, where they are now operating busy, successful cleaning businesses in regional areas.

To help make their transition easier, CrestClean’s Move to the Regions programme offers up to $3,500 in relocation assistance and supports new franchisees with finding housing and schools so they can focus on settling into their new community and growing a successful business.

The popular commercial cleaning franchise was named Business to Business Franchise of the Year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards last year, with South Canterbury-based CrestClean franchisee Navi Kaur also taking out the Business to Business Franchisee of the Year award.

More room in the budget 

In many of New Zealand’s regional centres, families are finding their income goes much further. While wages in big cities can quickly disappear into high rents, mortgages and everyday expenses, lower living and operating costs in the regions often leave franchise owners with more financial breathing room. 

South Canterbury franchisees Sandeep Kumar and Richa Sharma are proud to call Ashburton home. Moving from Auckland to Ashburton has given them a lifestyle that never felt possible in the city. With lower living costs, Sandeep and Richa have been able to buy both a family home and an investment property.

“Ashburton is the best place,” says Sandeep, “It’s very quiet here and only takes two minutes to get to our cleaning sites. I can’t imagine things like that being possible in Auckland.” 

A family-first approach to business 

For those with children, the regions offer a classic New Zealand upbringing. There’s more space to run, smaller school communities, and nature right at the doorstep. 

Dilip Prajapati escaped Auckland’s hustle and bustle and moved to regional North Harbour. He was able to buy a brand-new family home and now enjoys being part of the close-knit community. With a school nearby, his two sons can safely walk to school each day. Dilip says it’s like being part of a village.

“It’s so quiet and there’s no traffic,” says Dilip. “It’s like I’m living in a little village and my family loves it.” 

Support that moves with you

“One of the biggest concerns about moving to a new town is the feeling of starting over,” says CrestClean’s Central Otago Regional Manager, Danny Mastroianni. “The Move to the Regions scheme is designed to make that transition much easier.

“New franchisees receive full training through the Master Cleaners Training Institute, along with ongoing support from a local regional manager who understands the area and the local market. Instead of starting from scratch alone, franchisees step into a business backed by an established brand and proven systems.

“With options like no-deposit finance and deferred payments, business ownership is often more achievable than many people expect.”

A better pace of life 

“Moving to the regions gives families the chance to slow things down and enjoy a better balance between work and home life,” Danny points out. 

“Shorter commutes, less congestion and a stronger sense of community all help take the pressure off. With CrestClean’s training, systems and ongoing support behind them, many of our franchisees have been able to build successful businesses while creating the kind of lifestyle they want for their family. 

“Scan the QR code to check out our high demand regions and request an info pack.”  

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