Investment: £20k-£50k
Franchise Focus
Sweeping success
Franchisees of Minster Cleaning Services receive excellent levels of support whether launching a new franchise or taking over an existing one
INVESTMENT LEVEL: £28,225
“Most organisations are looking to get more for their money and that doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest prices”, he says. “Value is much more complex and can include such things as service standards, reliability and trustworthiness.” Stewart chose the resale route when he acquired the business which had been operational since 1997; approximately 30 per cent of all UK franchise sales are resales, which benefi t from cashfl ow, customers and staff, as well as the signifi cantly lower failure rates that a tried-and-tested business-model of a franchise offers.
“Minster Cleaning Services is a
recognisable and well- trusted brand and the size of territories gives franchisees ample scope for expansion”
Stewart Granger T
hroughout the 10 months since Stewart Granger took over the Warrington branch of Minster Cleaning Services, the UK economy has remained in the news
headlines – and not for good reasons. Even so, this hasn’t prevented the former Unilever biochemist and R&D programme director from adding new business to the already-successful franchise. A near-indispensable commercial service, offi ce cleaning is always in demand and, as Stewart says, when times are tough, value for money becomes a priority.
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In a 20-year career at Unilever followed by a year as an associate director with the NHS, Stewart gained vast amounts of management experience – the ideal background for a Minster Cleaning Services franchisee. He has secured new contracts with car dealers, engineering companies and sports grounds.
But it is his extensive expertise and knowledge in the fi elds of personal care, hygiene and public health that ensured his very high levels of credibility within the healthcare sector and helped him quadruple the number of healthcare contracts at the branch, an achievement that says a great deal about the quality of Minster’s service.
He says: “All primary healthcare providers will have to be registered with the Care Quality Commission by April 2013 and their premises meet a number of ‘Essential Standards of Quality and Safety’ which include the maintenance of appropriate levels of cleanliness and hygiene. Our knowledge of implementing the most rigorous cleaning regimes and practices is convincing healthcare managers that Minster Cleaning Services is the ideal partner to help the fi ght against HCAIs (healthcare associated infections).”
Mike Parker, Minster Cleaning Services’ managing director, says that new franchisees have excellent levels of support from a strong, stable and established partner.
He comments: “We simplify the transition to self-employment through full training and comprehensive ongoing services covering IT, bookkeeping, marketing, employment law, health-and- safety and environmental legislation. Minster Cleaning Services is a recognisable and well-trusted brand and the size of territories gives franchisees ample scope for expansion.” He adds: “With the average annual turnover of our branches being more than £700,000 – and with some employing as many as 200 people – man-management abilities, resilience and determination are essential.”
Minster Cleaning Services was established in 1982 and has been a bfa full member since 1992. With an annual turnover of £30 million it is the UK’s biggest cleaning franchise and a leading force in offi ce and commercial cleaning. New franchise opportunities include Cambridge, Durham, Leicester, London, Middlesex, Guildford, Peterborough and Swansea.
Initial start-up cost is £28,225 plus VAT which covers licence, training, computer software and hardware, stationery, machinery, equipment and materials. In addition, a working capital of between £40,000 and £60,000 will be needed – fi nance is available from leading banks subject to status. Also there may be established franchise resale opportunities available from time to time.
MINSTER
WEBSITE:
www.minstergroup.co.uk EMAIL:
minster@minstergroup.co.uk PHONE: 0121 386 1722 CLASSIFICATION: Cleaning services
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