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What Are Cleaning Franchises?

A cleaning franchise is a business which operates in the cleaning sector that is available through a franchise model. A franchisor who owns the intellectual property for the franchise, has made the branding and proven system of operation, available to franchisees whom invest in the business in exchange for the rights to trade as them in their area. Cleaning franchises are cleaning businesses which trade in multiple areas (territories) under the same branding and business structure as the franchisor and other franchisees.

There are many types of cleaning franchises and we’ll look at these below. Meanwhile the franchisee of the cleaning franchise will, in their area, conduct marketing in accordance with the brand guidelines, to build the business that they effectively own. Provided the franchisee follows the rules set out by the franchisor, and consistently follows the guidelines for a successful business, the franchisee can enjoy being their own boss and being in control.

According to Tidychoice, “Figures provided by the British Cleaning Council (“BCC”) show that the cleaning industry contributes over £55.5 billion to the UK economy”. Be a part of this huge marketplace with a cleaning franchise.

Types of Cleaning Franchises

The cleaning franchise sector is incredibly diverse. There are so many different types of cleaning franchises and many of which are management franchises – businesses where you manage a team of cleaners but not actually do any cleaning yourself. Below are some popular types of cleaning franchise opportunities.

Domestic Cleaning Franchises

These businesses usually involve scheduling appointments with clients, and cleaning is usually carried out by staff. A management-type franchise, domestic cleaning franchises will usually see you manage a workforce whilst not doing any cleaning yourself – unless you wish to.

Domestic cleaning franchises could be anything from cleaning a person’s house inside, through to window cleaning franchises and maybe even chimney sweeping franchises too. Although many might assume that a chimney sweeping franchise is only busy during certain times of the year, these van based franchises usually offer various other services too like security installation. Check with the franchisor to see what services their franchisees offer to clients. Other types of domestic cleaning include driveway cleaning franchises, gutter clearing franchises, laundry and extra help franchises and more.

Oven Cleaning Franchises

Another type of hugely popular, and hugely successful franchise, is oven cleaning. Oven cleaning businesses are usually van based. You’ll travel around in a branded van (which you may already own, or can hire from the franchisor for a monthly or one-off fee) along with chemicals and cleaning equipment cleaning ovens. Many oven cleaning franchises aren’t management franchises. Not only does this mean you can get to know your clients better, but you can also maintain full control of your overheads. Minimal staff mean minimal wages and maximum profit.

Earning potential varies between oven cleaning franchises, but with two cleans a day at £50, working five days a week, you’ve got £2,000 a month. But why stop there? You could easily earn over £1,000 per week! The earning potential is unlimited and the more cleans you do, the more money you’ll make. Clients will usually want their oven cleaned again a few months later, so you have a potential repeat income too.

Commercial Cleaning

Commercial cleaning franchises are usually management franchises, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help out and do some work yourself. Commercial cleaning could again include window cleaning or interior cleaning, but there are many computer and equipment sanitation franchises too. Following the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, good hygiene has become more important than ever both at home and in the workplace. All good businesses will want effective and safe working environments for their employees. Minimal risk = minimal sick days and more productive workforce. Commercial cleaning franchises usually offer the opportunity for repeat income.

Vehicle Cleaning Franchises

People love their cars and they’ll spend hundreds a year keeping their car in tip top shape. With car washes charging anyway from £5 up to £250 depending on the level of cleaning required (from a simple body wash right through to performance valeting), there is a staggering market opportunity. Car cleaning franchises are very much in high demand.

Benefits of Cleaning Franchises

One of the main benefits of cleaning franchises is that they’re usually very low cost. The typical investment for a cleaning franchise would usually include a starter kit of chemicals for X number of clients, along with uniforms, a booking system and a selection of marketing kits to get you started (like Google Ads, flyers etc). Be sure to browse cleaning franchises and find out exactly what each franchise offers.

Cleaning franchises also offer the opportunity to work from home, work your own hours and offer a flexible lifestyle. Because many cleaning franchises are management opportunities (where you manage the staff), when you carry out your own work is entirely up to you. Spend time with the family during the day, work in the evening. Or take your kids to school and work 10-2. Many cleaning franchises give you the opportunity to be your own boss and take control of your life.

Be sure to check with each franchise through due diligence and see what each one offers, in terms of what’s included and what level of training and support you receive.

Find your perfect cleaning franchise today, start earning a decent wage and run a business you can be proud of.

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Ovenu Franchise

Discover the Ovenu oven cleaning business opportunity - Enjoy flexibility running an owner-operated business while having the potential to turnover more than £1,200 a week!

Ovenu Franchiseis a flexible franchise opportunity which can either be run from home, or out in the field. You may need a premises or van for this franchise, so be sure to make an enquiry to check with the franchisor. Conveniently for many, the Ovenu Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The Ovenu Franchise business has been established since 1994 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise

Extra Help is one of the UK's premier home help and domestic service providers, offering assistance to the elderly, mothers and everyone in between.

Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. One of the benefits of Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise is that the business can be run on a part-time basis, adapting to your own lifestyle whilst being your own boss. The Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise business has been established since 2010 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees. Extra Help Domestic Cleaning Franchise already has 33 franchisees, so opportunities are selling very quickly. You should get in touch with the franchisor to check whether your territory is still available to trade in. Territories are usually broken down by postcodes.

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Fantastic Services Franchise

Will you be a business owner this time next year?

Fantastic Services Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Fantastic Services Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. One of the benefits of Fantastic Services Franchise is that the business can be run on a part-time basis, adapting to your own lifestyle whilst being your own boss. The Fantastic Services Franchise business has been established since 2009 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees. Fantastic Services Franchise already has 530 franchisees and counting, so you'll need to get in touch to check if your franchise is available. Franchise resales might be available too, where Fantastic Services Franchise businesses are sold with an existing customer base where the previous franchisee wishes to move on.

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Merry Maids Franchise

This is a fantastic business model more and more people are choosing.

Merry Maids Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Merry Maids Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. Conveniently for many, the Merry Maids Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The Merry Maids Franchise business has been established since 1990 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees. Merry Maids Franchise already has 50 franchisees and counting, so you'll need to get in touch to check if your franchise is available. Franchise resales might be available too, where Merry Maids Franchise businesses are sold with an existing customer base where the previous franchisee wishes to move on.

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