Franchise Focus Fit to sweep!
Wilkins Chimney Sweep gives Nick a new lease of life INVESTMENT LEVEL: £14,000
end up as a chimney sweep. Nick initially considered entering the teaching profession but soon realised age was against him as he needed to find a job that would see him past 55 years of age.
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hen married father- of-two Nick Ménage sold the fitness business he’d run for nearly 30 years, little did he realise he’d
Having run his own gym, employed staff and maintained thousands of pounds of equipment, Nick was on the look-out for a simpler life, with fewer overheads and less stress – but still with a decent profit and the potential for growth. Step forward Wilkins Chimney Sweep! This award-winning franchise has been described as having the ‘perfect business model’. Using a ‘pay-on-the-day’ system ensures excellent cashflow, with franchisees sweeping all types of chimneys (including woodburners and solid fuel stoves), removing nests and fitting cages, caps and cowls. Territories are large and flexible opportunities have recently been introduced for anyone wanting to begin sweeping on a part- time basis.
Nick Ménage
Franchise director, Louise Harris says: “Chimney sweeping isn’t for everyone, but if you’re fit, enjoy working with the public, providing a safety service to your local community and don’t mind getting a bit grubby then it just might be for you. We now have nine franchisees across the country all growing their businesses and already reaping the rewards of building a customer base they revisit year on year. “We are a relatively new franchise, although based on a business founded in 1895 and we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class training and support package to our family of franchisees.”
Nick concludes: “I’m delighted with my new business. The training was thorough and I’ve received great support. Sweeping chimneys may not be the first thing people think of for a new business but I love it! I am out and about every day, meeting new people, making sure their chimneys are safe from carbon monoxide and fire risks; it’s rewarding knowing I’m providing an essential safety service every day.” n
WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP
WEBSITE:
www.wilkinschimneysweep.co.uk EMAIL:
louiseharris@wilkinschimneysweep.co.uk
PHONE: 01635 551454 CLASSIFICATION: Property Maintenance
We’re currently offering large, exclusive territories to people with a business mind, practical aptitude
A NEW TAKE ON A VERY TRADITIONAL BUSINESS
and the ability to follow a proven plan... Is that you?
Award-winning Wilkins Chimney Sweep is the only British Franchise Association (BFA) accredited chimney sweeping franchise. We provide a professional chimney sweeping service to homes and commercial premises across the UK.
For the right person, who is willing to follow the model and who doesn’t mind getting grubby for
a living, this business offers: ●
Low overheads ● A ‘pay-on-the-day’ model
● A sustainable year-round business ● Additional income streams
Our aim is to support our franchisees at every step through training, coaching mentoring and sharing best practice.
I love being a chimney sweep. Not only am I offering my customers a great professional service but I’m also making their chimneys safe and building up my business with repeat bookings ready for next year.
John Baldacchino, Franchisee, Wilkins Chimney Sweep (West Cheshire) Call Louise or Peter on 01635 551454 |
www.franchisechimneysweep.co.uk October 2013 |
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