5 reasons to buy a cleaning franchise

You’re here, so we’re going to assume that buying a small business is of interest to you? Deciding on what industry to choose can be hard enough let alone what brand. For some of you, your next career move will be based on your past experiences. To those who are sick of the industry they work in, don’t panic…. Many people have used the experience of buying a small business as an opportunity, a great escape to get into a new career and a new industry.

Starting your own independent business may only be an option for a select few, but are you sure you want to take that risk? There are hundreds of franchise opportunities available for you right now. One area of franchising that’s worth your attention is the commercial cleaning industry, with a tidy return, see what we did there, on investment, almost guaranteed.

Commercial cleaning franchises are a popular choice for buyers and so we’ve put together Franchise Supermarket’s 5 Reasons to Buy a Cleaning Franchise

1) Work from home

Whilst researching franchises it’s always important to remember that many can be run from a home office. Not needing a physical office space and cutting the cost associated with that is fast becoming a popular choice for franchisees. This allows you to start your business from home and when cash flow picks up you’re in a position to move into an office. Home based franchise opportunities are a perfect way to grow your business in stages, giving you every opportunity to succeed. Remember don’t pay rent to someone else before you can pay your own.

2) Growth industry

We’re not lying when we say commercial cleaning was one of the only industries in the UK that not only survived the recession, but actually grew. A clean home to many is not a luxury and businesses are legally required to clean. With more and more companies outsourcing their cleaning needs, they are calling out for reputable and trustworthy providers. This is exactly what you get from commercial cleaning franchises.

3) Start-up costs

Running a business from home means you can save on the expenses associated with office and staff costs, on top of that commercial cleaning franchises normally come with a lower investment.

4) Proven business model

Commercial cleaning franchises have been successful for decades now. Cleaning is nothing new. With a cleaning franchise, like all franchises, they have taken the time to put together an operating manual as well as training and other essential systems to help you succeed. I’m sure many of you are already aware of some of the cleaning franchises, and that’s exactly what you’re buying into, a recognised brand with presence.

5) Stability

Some of the biggest businesses in the world crumbled and disappeared during the economic recession. And unfortunately even more smaller businesses suffered greatly. In commercial cleaning you will have a fair amount of protection against this. Many of your customers will not use your service just to keep the place looking and smelling great for customers, but as a must, due to health and safety regulations. This also is a great industry for repeat revenue, with many clients booking regular repeat service.

BONUS – 6) Not a desk job

Ok, Ok, we said five but we always look to give you more.

If you’re sitting there, behind a computer screen, at work, thinking I would love to burn this desk and run for the door. You’re not alone. With these cleaning opportunities you will be managing the cleaning business and so your role is varied and dynamic. This is a great opportunity for you to change your career and polish your life up.