Everything You Need to Know About a Cleaning Franchise Business

If you're looking to start your own business, a cleaning franchise business offers a great investment opportunity. Accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for cleaning services continues to grow as more people value hygiene and cleanliness in workplaces and homes. A cleaning franchise also has the advantage of a proven business model, an established brand and expert support from the franchisor.

Before you dive into starting your own cleaning franchise business, it's a good idea to understand everything there is to know about this dynamic industry. In this comprehensive guide, we'll look at what is a cleaning franchise business, how it works, the benefits and costs involved and how much you can expect to earn.

What is a cleaning franchise business?

A cleaning franchise business gives you the right to operate a cleaning business using the company brand and its systems and processes. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility of being a business owner with the support of an established brand and business model.

As a franchisee, you’ll typically pay an initial fee to get the rights to operate the business and then ongoing royalties for the continued use of the brand name and logo. It's common for franchisees to receive support and training from the franchisor on operating the business. This can include everything from administration, marketing to sales. In return, franchisees are expected to operate the business in alignment with the franchisor's business model and standards, including using approved processes, products and equipment.

How does it work?

A cleaning franchise business works by granting a franchisee the right to use the established cleaning company's brand name and business model to run their own cleaning business. Franchisees pay an ongoing fee to the franchisor based on a percentage of their gross revenue. In return, franchisees receive training on cleaning techniques, equipment, cleaning and products, and how to run the business itself. As a Jani-King franchisee, you can receive business skills mentoring, general support, and advice. So you don't need to have business experience to get started.

Here's how a cleaning franchise business works with Jani-King:

• Initial enquiry: To learn more about becoming a franchisee with Jani-King, complete an online enquiry form or contact our office. We'll then send you some FAQs to answer your initial queries.
• Introductory meeting: You'll then be invited to attend an initial meeting with a member of our senior team to discuss the specifics of starting a cleaning franchise and the options available. If you have further queries after this meeting, you can talk or meet with our team again.
• Commercial cleaning franchise agreement: If you are still interested in pursuing a cleaning franchise business with Jani-King, we will send you a Franchise Agreement to review. You can then decide whether becoming a Jani-King franchisee is right for you.
• Signing up: If you wish to proceed, we will meet with you to discuss business planning, available areas and the size of the franchise you want.
• Preparing to launch your new cleaning business: During this exciting stage, we will give you all the training, information and materials you need to get your new cleaning franchise business up and running. This includes marketing, sales, operations and customer service. You'll also receive various tools and resources, such as a start-up kit, Jani-King's cleaning products and equipment and our ongoing support.

 What are the benefits?

If you aspire to run your own profitable business, there are many great benefits to starting a cleaning franchise. For example:

• Low start-up costs: A cleaning franchise business has fairly low start-up costs compared to many other businesses. Rather than starting entirely from scratch, you'll also receive support, training and access to supplies and equipment.
• Established brand: With a franchise cleaning business, you are starting your business under a brand name and reputation that's already known in the market. This can be valuable when attracting customers and building trust.
• Proven business model: A cleaning franchise business provides you with an established and proven business model that's already been tested and refined. This can save you considerable time and money and enable you to get your business up and running much quicker.
• Flexibility: When you run your own cleaning franchise, you can choose how many customers you take on and your work hours, offering great flexibility and work-life balance.
• Support and training: As a franchise owner, you can expect comprehensive training and ongoing support from your franchisor. This typically includes operational support, administration, marketing and accounting.
• Access to quality resources: Franchise owners can look forward to accessing quality resources and tools to help them grow their businesses, including software, marketing materials and access to other franchisees.

 How much does it cost?

The costs of starting a cleaning franchise business typically vary depending on the franchisor and the investment you must make. However, a cleaning franchise usually involves comparatively low upfront costs compared to many other types of businesses. The average cost for starting a cleaning franchise varies from £10,000 up to £35,000. However, you'll likely recoup this cost fairly quickly once you launch your business. After all, you are investing in an established business and all the benefits that come with it. Some of the different costs to consider when starting a cleaning franchise business include:

• Franchise fee: This is what you pay the franchisor for the rights to start a business under their brand
• Royalties: As a franchisee, you'll be required to pay ongoing royalties to the franchisor for using their brand name and support services. This fee is typically calculated as a percentage of your gross sales
• Equipment and supplies: You'll need to buy supplies and equipment for the business. However, many franchisors offer generous discounts to their franchisees.
• Insurance: You must take out insurance to protect your franchise cleaning business and employees. Most franchisors provide support and guidance to franchises on purchasing appropriate insurance cover

What are the potential earnings?

A huge advantage of having your own cleaning franchise business is the unlimited earning potential for franchisees willing to work hard and grow their cleaning business. The amount franchisees can earn also varies depending on their chosen franchise plan, location and competition. As our franchise case studies show, the earning potential for a cleaning franchise is around £50,000 to £500,000 per year.

How to start your own franchise business

Starting your own franchise business is a great way to become an entrepreneur and run a profitable business. Here are some tips to get started with owning a franchise business:

• Do your research: Look at different cleaning franchises and choose one that best aligns with your values and business goals.
• Attend a discovery day: Learn more about the franchise by attending a discovery day where you can meet the team and ask questions.
• Secure financing: Calculate how much money you need to start your own franchise business and where the financing will come from.
• Sign the franchise agreement: Once you've chosen your franchise and secured financing, the next step is to sign the franchise agreement.
• Attend training: Cleaning franchises like Jani-King provide training for franchisees to learn about the brand's different products, equipment and cleaning processes.
• Launch your business: To launch your franchise cleaning business successfully, you must purchase equipment, recruit staff and promote your services. You'll also need to follow the processes outlined by the franchise to ensure quality and consistency.
• Receive ongoing support: Take advantage of the ongoing support available from the franchisor to help you grow the business and become a successful franchisee.

Become your own boss with Jani-King

Jani-King is here to help you start your own cleaning business delivering quality cleaning services under a brand name people trust. You'll join a growing network of 9,000 franchises worldwide, making us the largest commercial cleaning franchise. We ensure you have everything you need to get started and are here to support you with tools and training to help your cleaning business grow. We offer our franchises:

• Established brand with over 50 years of commercial cleaning experience.
• Flexible business model
• A dedicated locally based sales team
• Business development opportunities
• Hands-on administrative and operational support
• Ongoing mentoring and guidance

Starting a cleaning franchise business with Jani-King will allow you to run your own business with the support of an established and successful brand. Contact us today to begin your journey towards becoming a cleaning franchise business owner.