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Dublcheck’s many franchisees explain why this recession-proof franchise is
bringing in a whole lot of business for them...
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LTHOUGH THERE is a recession, it is not affecting
all businesses. Commercial cleaning is as recession
proof as possible, being a £3 billion+ industry
providing a service that is always required by businesses. Just
think of all those buildings that need cleaning and the build up
of dirt never stops.
To name just a few, franchisee Stuart Weatherill joined
Dublcheck over a year ago on a turnover of £24,600. He has
now increased his turnover to £108,000. Graham Hey started
at £48,000 and is now turning over £400,000, which includes
a 30% increase in sales over the last 12 months. David Davies
started on £24,600 and is now achieving £272,000 per annum
and Simon Lebone has gone from £48,000 to £187,000.
That’s why Dublcheck was inundated at the
Manchester Franchise Exhibition in January
2009!
There was no time to come up for air for the Dublcheck
staff as prospective franchisees just kept coming to nd out
more. The two days were non stop as prospects were able
Dublcheck franchisees enjoying Tapinaki evening on training week
“My husband
to chat and meet with head of ce personnel, including sales relationships instead of wondering where the sales are going
Michael and
staff, support staff, existing franchisees, directors and founder to come from. This 15-year proven formula means that
Carol Stewart-Gill. It’s easy to see why the stand was so busy, Dublcheck franchisees can opt for a guaranteed turnover
I decided to
because whatever the background, investing in a Dublcheck of between £14,400 per annum if they want to run their look into doing
Commercial Cleaning franchise can make an applicant a business hands on and build on it or they can opt straight
something
success. For a start, there is no need to worry about selling away for a full management franchise with a guaranteed
for ourselves.
and bringing in the contracts, as Dublcheck’s National Sales £500,000 turnover. (There are different levels in-between.)
Team will nd customers, enabling franchisees Dublcheck is the UK’s leading franchised commercial
We looked at
to be free to concentrate on looking cleaning company and was founded in 1993 and has been
franchising and
after their customers and build strong recognised as the 20th fastest growing company by Virgin
were impressed
Fast Track and The Sunday Times. With over 100 franchisees,
Dublcheck is still a wholly owned British company. Founder
by how
and chairman Carol Stewart-Gill says: “If you
Dublcheck has
put in the effort and follow the Dublcheck
been growing
System, the rewards are there.”
After completing the initial training
and developing.
course, making franchisees more
The support
than a match for any competitor,
it provides
Dublcheck supports its business
with a full administration
me made our
package. It invoices all
minds up and
customers, assists in credit
it has proven
control and provides
an optional payroll
absolutely
service. With over 100
brilliant”
franchisees nationwide
and many more areas and
opportunities available,
all franchisees can bene t
from the proven Dublcheck
system. Dublcheck’s unique
franchise system is a proven way to
build a successful business in a multi
billion pound industry. ■
April 2009
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