General Questions

How do I book a job?

Easy! Simply hit the "Get A Quote" button anywhere on our website. If you'd prefer to talk to somebody, give us a shout on 0800 803 200.

All our services - whether regular or one off - are quoted by your local franchisee before commencing. So you have peace of mind when accepting a job that there's no surprises coming. 

Yep! All of our franchisees have a comprehensive criminal history check completed before they become a Green Acres franchise owner - giving you peace of mind about the good people coming on to your school or campus grounds.

Green Acres guarantees all work delivered by our franchisees - if you're not 100% happy we'll make sure that issues are rectified quick smart. Let your franchisee know or contact us on 0800 803 200.

Oops! All our franchisees are comprehensively insured - this insurance will cover any damage to your property in the course of their work. Just let them know and they'll start the process for you.

Our franchisees will always supply their contact details to you, but if not you should be able to find it on your electronic invoice that is emailed to you. Alternatively, contact us on 0800 803 200 and we'll connect you asap.  

Yep! The majority of our products have the Environmental Tick, or the CARE4 Accreditation. Exceptions are our oven cleaner, and bleach. If you have any concerns or preferences, please talk to your franchisee.

Nope!
Our franchisees bring all their own products and equipment - which ensures the safest products available being used in your home that meet our strict environmental standards. Put your feet up!

No problem! Our franchisees are familiar with most products, however for some you may need to discuss with them what you want to see done in particular areas of your home or workspace.

We offer Afterpay on all our services, giving you the chance to spread your payments. You have the choice to use Afterpay on your invoice, just click on the Afterpay button. If you get stuck, contact our admin team on [email protected] 

Yes we do! Our vouchers are sent as an e-voucher directly to your email, with no expiration date. Simply deposit your chosen amount (any amount is acceptable) into our account, and we'll email you the e-voucher.

If you're ready to proceed, click the contact us button or email [email protected]

Commercial Cleaning

Are your franchisees security checked?

Yep! All of our franchisees have a comprehensive criminal history check completed before they become a Green Acres franchise owner - giving you peace of mind about the good people coming on to your school or campus grounds.

We get it - every companies security needs are unique. We have Commercial Cleaning franchisees who can clean during business hours, and are trained to do while causing minimum disruption.

Absolutely. All of our franchisees carry the necessary PPE for their jobs, and follow our strict Safety Procedures for every site. They can also accommodate any health and safety processes you have, and are very familiar with working around any other trades on site too. 

All our franchisees are trained in the specifics of hygiene requirements of high-use environments, be that the early-child-care-centres or the university library.

Yep! The majority of our products have the Environmental Tick, or the CARE4 Accreditation. Exceptions are our oven cleaner, and bleach. If you have any concerns or preferences, please talk to your franchisee.

Absolutely! All of our franchisees are trained in the detail cleaning for recently completed domestic and commercial building sites. They're very familiar with builders dust and know how to keep themselves safe.

We understand that education brings people together to shared spaces. This comes with unique risks. Our franchisees are comprehensively trained in emergency response cleans to outbreaks of highly contagious infections. 

All our franchisees are set up with electronic invoicing (we're a paperless organisation) to make it easy for you to pay them. This is generally on monthly payment terms, but feel free to make arrangements with your franchisee. 

No problem! Our franchisees are familiar with most products, however for some you may need to discuss with them what you want to see done in particular areas of your home or workspace.

Term? What term? We know things change unexpectedly, so we don't have a fixed term on our commercial cleaning agreements. Other terms and conditions can be found under the Things you need to know section

Own A Franchise 

Do I need experience to become a Green Acres franchisee?

Our comprehensive training, ongoing support and award-winning systems remove the need for experience.
All you'll need is a good attitude and work ethic along with the desire to own your own business and be in charge of your life. With those traits, you're already well on your way to being a successful Green Acres business owner.

Green Acres is the most recognised Home and Commercial Services brand in New Zealand. Here are four key reasons why the Green Acres franchise system has grown to be so successful:

1. Fixed fees

The weekly royalty paid weekly by our franchisees are fixed. There's no uncertainty over outgoing payments and no penalties for earning more money in a given week. Note that there is a variable Brand Levy which is 2% of turnover.

2. We give you the power to be your own boss and truly run your own business

With comprehensive training and ongoing support, our franchisees:

Quote jobs for customers and deal directly with them for all their service needs.
Issue invoices for all jobs and receive payment straight into their own bank accounts (not ours).
Take care of their own tax returns and GST payments, are responsible for all their business expenses and ongoing financial management of their business.

3. 21st century technology

Our award-winning franchise system is managed electronically, eliminating paper trails and saving our franchisees hundreds of dollars each year. Jobs are received, quoted and invoiced electronically, meaning no unnecessary printing, postage and no long hours filing! 

4. Big brand Alliance Partners

We've aligned ourselves with some of the most recognised and trusted brands in New Zealand, giving you the power to access services and products at the right price. Our Alliance Partners include STIHL, The Service Company, One NZ, MTF, Xero, Z Energy and Target Insurance.

As much as you want!

You get to choose what level of income you want to start your Green Acres franchise with. But there's no need to stop there – you can make even more money depending on your desire and motivation without being penalised for doing so!

The Green Acres turnover guarantee ensures a level of gross weekly turnover for the first two years of your business, a joint responsibility where Green Acres helps acquire new customers, and you maintain high standards of service and availability as outlined in your franchise agreement.

Our Alliance Partners can help!
You can apply for a business loan at your own bank where they may be able to lend up to 50% of the purchase price, or further lending if you have equity in your home. We also work with MTF, the local money experts. 

To get you fully up and running, you'll be provided with an equipment package which we have compiled based on over 20 years of experience and success in the industry.

The package will provide you with all the tools of the trade – from uniforms, vehicle signage, safety equipment and marketing collateral through to your accounting and job management software. In short, everything you need to start your franchise from day one! Note - this does not include your vehicle and your job equipment (lawn mowing or cleaning equipment)

The start-up costs for a Green Acres franchise is from $36,000 depending on the level of income you would like and the type of franchise you want to buy. Included in this cost is a fully comprehensive equipment pack, as well as three weeks of professional training which allows you to start your franchise with confidence from day one.

In addition to the above start-up cost, you will need to buy a suitable vehicle for your franchise.

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