About Kiwikrane
The Kiwikrane franchise system is New Zealand's largest operator of amusement crane machines with over 56 established territories completely filling New Zealand. We are the leaders and innovators in this exciting industry and even founded Koalakrane in Australia. Kiwikrane was founded in 2000 by Cliff Hopkins and has been successfully franchising since 2001, and there are currently approximately 750 Kiwikranes spread throughout New Zealand.
The franchise directors Cliff Hopkins and Paul Hydes have extensive combined experience in this industry, and Kiwikrane is one of the few home-grown New Zealand franchises that has taken its model overseas and succeeded. We have established a solid, proven, and profitable franchise system that’s flexible and fun to be involved in.
We operate a national support office and warehouse (stock and parts) in Auckland. We have our own online franchisee shop, Facebook group, and technical hotline. We offer Kiwikrane franchisees the opportunity to purchase licensed and officially branded products for their cranes and the full backup of a national franchise operator.
About Kiwikrane
The Kiwikrane franchise system is New Zealand’s largest operator of amusement crane machines, with established territories covering the entire country.
Founded in 2000 by Cliff Hopkins, Kiwikrane has been successfully franchising since 2001. Today, approximately 2000 machines operate as part of the Kiwikrane franchise network across New Zealand.
Franchise Directors Cliff Hopkins and Paul Hydes bring extensive combined experience in the industry. Kiwikrane is one of the few home-grown New Zealand franchises to have successfully taken its model overseas, establishing Koalakrane in Australia before selling the business to refocus on the New Zealand market. This history reflects the strength, credibility, and scalability of the Kiwikrane franchise model.
Kiwikrane operates a national support office and warehouse in Auckland, providing stock and spare parts to franchisees nationwide. Franchisees also benefit from access to a dedicated online shop, a private Facebook group, and a technical support hotline. In addition, Kiwikrane offers the opportunity to purchase licensed and officially branded products for use in crane machines, backed by the full support of a national franchise operator.