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INVESTMENT LEVEL: £28,225 !
ne of the main reasons for Rob Wilson choosing a Minster Cleaning Services franchise was the recession-resistant
A solid business model makes Minster resilient to the effects of a weak commercial service and, by providing cleaning services for such a broad client base, Minster branches are not greatly affected by a downturn in any particular sector.
Rob knows a thing or two about times; he started his Minster franchise in 1992 when the UK was in the grip of recession with high interest rates, large numbers of businesses failing and the housing market on its knees. Previously, he had run his own frozen food and video rental stores for 20 years but declining markets and the prospect of even greater retail dominance by the multiples persuaded him to look at franchising to provide a more secure future. “I spent over 12 months planning my career change, visiting exhibitions and franchise companies,” says Rob. – a proven business where systems were in place and all the groundwork had already been completed. Also, the fact that large Minster territories offer virtually unlimited growth potential was of great appeal.” Now, 20 years on, Rob is one of Minster Cleaning Services’ longest- serving franchisees; annual turnover at his Essex branch is £1.2 million and, although he says that the last few has seen that Minster is well placed to
has no intention of retiring in the near so, I’ll think about selling up.” Minster Cleaning Services managing
director, Mike Parker, says that it is only natural that franchisees will, at some stage, want to retire or capitalise franchisees to be able to sell whenever they wish and we will help them to get the very best possible return on their investment. All Minster franchisees can create big businesses – average annual sales are more than £700,000 per branch and total network sales are £30 million.”
Franchisees can look forward to a safe and secure future whether they buy an established branch or choose a new area; Minster provides a recognisable and well-trusted brand together with support in all the main business activities such as bookkeeping, training, marketing and health and safety and environmental legislation.
Rob Wilson
“With around 270 contracts drawn from a wide range of commercial sectors, we’re not as vulnerable as businesses that have to rely on a small target market; and many companies especially when they are looking to cut expenditure. We make sure that the service we give is second-to-none and that it offers real value for money.” During his time with Minster, Rob has built up a valuable, saleable asset as well as having been named Franchisee of the Year three times. Although he now only works a four-day week, he
New franchise opportunities include Cambridge, Durham, Leicester, London, Middlesex, Guildford, Peterborough and Swansea. Initial start up cost is £28,225 + vat which covers licence, training, computer software and hardware, and materials. In addition, between £40,000 and £60,000 working capital from leading banks subject to status. Also, there are currently established franchises available for resale in Surrey, South Wales, Dundee and North West Midlands.
MINSTER
WEBSITE:
www.minsterfranchise.co.uk EMAIL:
minster@minsterfranchise.co.uk PHONE: 0121 386 1722 CLASSIFICATION: Cleaning services
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Investment: £20k-£50k
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