Central Otago

It’s only their second year as CrestClean franchisees, but Shu-Chun Ma and Karina Garcia Loloy have already made their mark, winning Franchise of the Year for Central Otago. The announcement came as a surprise for the hardworking pair. When Central Otago Regional Manager Danny Mastroianni began listing off the winners’ traits at the award presentation,

When people think of hygiene hazards, office desks don’t usually come to mind. Yet in reality, desks, phones, keyboards, and other shared surfaces are often the biggest offenders when it comes to spreading germs throughout the workplace. University of Arizona microbiologist Dr Charles Gerba has led numerous studies showing that office equipment can carry 10

We’ve wrapped up another successful round of Regional Team Meetings, bringing together franchisees and support staff from all over the country. At each meeting, CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan gave an insightful update on where the company is now and where we’re headed. While economic conditions over the past few years have posed real challenges

Schools all around New Zealand love CrestClean, and it’s easy to see why! Our high-quality cleaning services create a healthier space for students and staff, with tailored solutions to meet each school’s unique needs. Whether it’s regular classroom cleaning, deep cleans, or maintaining high-traffic areas, we ensure every corner is spotless. What truly sets us

CrestClean’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinators recently gathered for their annual conference and for the first time, Trainers were part of the event. The combined conference was a huge success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the chance to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Hawke’s Bay QA Charlize Pederson says it was a rare opportunity for QAs and Trainers

As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie Dancer. The webinar explored the

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 and perseverance were nothing short

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 dairy farm for 10 years

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 Regional Team Meetings was the

CrestClean takes health and safety seriously, and that commitment extends to ensuring all franchisee vehicles meet specific criteria.  Health Safety and Wellbeing Leader, Ian Noon, has been diligently conducting audits to ensure all 740 vehicles meet the company’s high standards – and he’s doing it twice a year! Ian’s commitment has taken him across the

CrestClean is celebrating the completion of the Aspire2 Workplace Communication Programme by all its Regional Master Franchisees. The programme is aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and covers a variety of topics, including verbal and non-verbal communication, delegation, conflict resolution and active listening. In recognition of the achievement, a graduation ceremony was held at CrestClean’s Auckland

It’s official! Fifteen years after deciding to make New Zealand his home, CrestClean’s Danny Mastroianni can finally call himself a Kiwi. Danny, who is the Regional Master Franchisee for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago, is proud to have become a New Zealand citizen, after attending a special citizenship ceremony at the Central Otago District Council