After a successful 30-year career in retail, I entered the franchising world in 2005, buying the Auckland Regional Master Franchise for Cleantastic Commercial Cleaning.
Over several years and subsequent buy outs, I secured the NZ Master Franchise and the Franchisor for Cleantastic NZ from 2019. Cleantastic is an award-winning franchise system that continues to grow across NZ.
I have recently sold that business but have remained in the franchise arena, as I strongly support the business model. Over the 20 years in my business, I developed a great understanding and respect for the franchising model and industry overall. The opportunities it can create for individuals can have a very significant impact on their lives.
The business I now own is based on supporting franchise systems and working with their franchisees to improve how they operate.
I enjoy attending franchising conferences and franchise events in both NZ and overseas. I spend time with other systems which allows me to continually improve my own knowledge as well as that of franchising in general.
Being a member on the FANZ Board is another opportunity to support the franchise community in NZ.