Exceptional franchise spreads its wings

Named 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!  

See this advertorial on page 41 of Franchise New Zealand magazine Year 33 Issue 4

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