Lifestyle, Health & Sustainability Franchisor Clean Planet recorded its best ever sales result in May, despite challenging economic
headwinds caused by New Zealand's COVID-induced nationwide lockdown.
“New Business sales of just under $470,000 in the month was a new peak and is immensely encouraging for our business
model and “Blue Ocean” brand strategy, after the most worrying trading period of my business career”, said CEO Tony
Pattison.Tony Pattison
Like many companies, Clean Planet and its franchisees suffered a sudden slowdown as the only customers still operating
were essential services which only make up 25% of the company's book. The hangover of cashflow shortfalls are still
evident and being managed by Clean Planet and its franchise network, but the Directors are confident that finances are
quickly being resolved. Franchisees have been fantastic during the period, and of course the government’s Income Relief
payments have been essential to our survival.
Last year Clean Planet turnover hit a new high of $12m, and the team grew to 160 Franchisees and 12 Regional Master
Franchisees.
“Our product offer has expanded from our core Asthma Foundation / Environmental Choice commercial cleaning to office
live-plants hire, car valeting, domestic household services and now we are planning the launch of our popular
biodegradable & eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products in August. Clean Planet is always looking for good people who want to build their own prosperity, and we have many opportunities
available in many areas”, Pattison said.