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franchise.co.nz – PUTTING PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
n the South Island’s beautiful Marlborough region, a young couple
is rapidly building themselves a bright future. Blenheim-based
Simranjeet Singh and Rajmeet Kaur purchased their Jani-King franchise
in March 2024 and have since made great
progress in growing the business.
While Simranjeet works in their Jani-King
franchise in the evenings, he continues to
manage his daytime telecommunications
business. He says the two responsibilities
dovetail nicely; both he and Rajmeet enjoy
the time spent working together on the
business when his day job ends.
Asked for the key reasons for choosing
Jani-King, Simranjeet says it came down
to securing their long-term future with an
excellent, reputable franchise. Jani-King’s
solid credentials in New Zealand and around
the world, along with the extensive support
services provided for franchisees, sealed
the deal for Simranjeet. He says he was drawn to ‘the freedom to work
according to me’.
‘I had a long think about this franchise opportunity before deciding to
run with it. A chat with Eddie Hooft, Jani-King’s South Island Regional
Manager, was also a great help,’ he recalls.
Simranjeet says their Jani-King business is all about providing long-term
security for him and his wife, which he feels is vital in an uncertain world.
And, while it is still early days, he believes they’re off to a flying start.
‘At the moment, we have two sites in Blenheim, and the Jani-King sales
support team is helping to line-up another three sites for us already.’
It is growth that’s easy to manage, he says, and having the support
of friends and family is a huge help. ‘They’re happy to see us
taking advantage of a proven franchise in the cleaning industry,’
says Simranjeet. ‘Because they can see that it’s such an important
opportunity for me and my family.’
He says getting on board was quick and easy, with Jani-King providing
local contacts for them around legal, finance and accountancy services.
He was also able to use his existing vehicle to get started in the
business. ‘The best thing is the Jani-King sales and support team, which
works hard to secure more cleaning contracts for us and always responds
efficiently to any of our questions.’
True potential realised
To see just how successfully Jani-King franchises perform over the long-
term, you need look no further than Harold Han and Lin Zhou, a couple
who service clients in Auckland. The couple have won six Auckland
Franchisee of the Year awards since starting out with Jani-King in 2014.
Back then, Harold and Lin needed a secondary income to support
the family while they both worked full-time in retail and IT. Harold
remembers conducting extensive research into the franchise cleaning
marketplace before investing in Jani-King, on the back of its excellent
reputation. He also remembers that he and Lin had a lot of questions
about the franchise and whether it could match their one-year, three-year
and five-year plans.
‘We saw that there was a huge amount of support for franchisees, and
it simply felt right,’ he remembers. ‘There are also a lot of positive
comments about the franchise in online forums.’
Today, Jani-King is the couple’s sole focus. Managing a million-dollar
business, multiple high-end customers and 26 employees, Harold and
Lin are both hugely grateful for the way the franchisor held their hands
through the transition period from paid employees to business owners.
They admit there was a lot to learn, but say the support exceeded their
expectations. They’re also pleased to say that two of their employees have
since gone on to become successful Jani-King franchisees as well.
Work to a plan
If you’re sounding out a Jani-King franchise for the first time, Harold says
it’s important to go into it with a plan. ‘Ask, what do you want to achieve
in one year, three years and five years’ time?’
He says it’s important to think beyond the ‘day-to-day’ of the business.
‘Make some goals and then talk to the franchisor, to the regional manager
and to the operations manager. They will be more than happy to support
you in achieving any goals or milestones you might have.’
He also recognises certain attributes, such as good communication skills
and a willingness to go the extra mile, help lead to success in business.
The timing is right
Is 2024 a good time to begin your journey in a Jani-King franchise?
Harold is convinced it is. Post-pandemic, he believes there is much more
awareness and expectation out there around commercial cleaning.
‘People are now giving it a higher priority and placing a greater
importance on cleaning and hygiene. Income security has become a top
priority, too,’ he says.
Jani-King’s Auckland Regional Manager, Jeff Groenewald, agrees it’s
perfect timing to get involved and build a strong business.
Jeff describes this as a business helping committed and motivated
individuals establish themselves and provide a thriving opportunity
for their family. ‘We have the privilege of supporting our franchisees
to reach their goals, and we provide advice and guidance through their
journey because we
genuinely care. There is
no better accomplishment
than to see our
franchisees succeed.’
‘Call us now and let us help
you achieve your goals.’
Opportunity: Business & Commercial
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cleaning franchise that unlocks
the true potential in people
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CHANGED LIVES,
BRIGHTER FUTURES
Simranjeet Singh
Jeff Groenevald (left) with
Lin Zhou and Harold Han