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franchise.co.nz – PUTTING PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
amed after the resilient bird, which used to wander the lifestyle
block of founder David Pearse, the Pukeko Rental Managers
franchise is spreading its wings.
“It came out of a desire for a very Kiwi name, and the knowledge that
when their nests are under attack, pukekos all group together to look
after each other and prevent any damage to their home. That’s the
culture we have here at Pukeko; we all support each other.
“And now, we’re ready to take it to the next level,” says David. “But we
don’t grow for growth’s sake. We want to make sure we are providing a
consistent, quality service.”
Hatching an idea
Frustrated with the experience of traditional residential property
management, David set about opening a boutique operation. He wanted
a small number of properties whereby he could ensure a high level
of service to both owners and tenants. To keep the property numbers
low, he needed to keep the overheads low too, so rejected the norm
of leasing commercial offices and hiring receptionists. It worked really
well – for owners, tenants, and for David himself, allowing him to enjoy
the benefits of technology and the lifestyle of working from home, and
eventually to develop the Pukeko Rental Managers business into a
franchise system.
“I am now in the process of signing up our 30th franchisee,”
says David, proudly.
He is also proud of the business remaining a fully owner-operated
model. Franchisees team together to ensure Pukeko remains on the
cutting edge, he says. “New franchisees become a part of the Pukeko
family, and everyone comes together to help them be successful. The
model works; as we see in the last three independently run surveys of
Pukeko Rental Managers’ franchisees, where benchmarking is available,
Pukeko’s results measure at the upper quartile level, or better, against
other franchises.”
Supreme service
As a former real estate sales manager, David also oversaw a property
management division. He also ran a successful residential property
management franchise. He’s earned his stripes, and he’s learned a lot
along the way, which he now uses to the franchise’s and his franchisees’
advantage. In 2019 the franchise was named Westpac New Zealand
Supreme Franchise System of the Year.
“Like a good Pukeko, we are looking to multiply so others can experience
a unique lifestyle business,” he says.
With investment starting from a very reasonable $25,000, the
opportunity to join the Pukeko flock is as accessible as any out there. “I
have a philosophy of transparency and trust,” says David. “And I’m ready
to find the right people to join us.”
A Q&A section on the website
can address some initial
queries, says David, and he
will be happy to connect any
interested franchisees with
a one-on-one with Franchise
Development Manager
Andrew Williams as a next
step. Make contact today!
EXCEPTIONAL
FRANCHISE
SPREADS
ITS WINGS
Opportunity: Business & Commercial
The focus of Pukeko Rental
Managers is to provide exceptional,
personalised rental management,
‘proud to be the best, not the biggest’.
Pukeko Rental Managers
www.pukekorentalmanagers.co.nz
David Pearse
027 480 9534
joinus@pukekorentalmanagers.co.nz
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