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Franchisees Stuart and Patricia, previously the Dublcheck opportunity to Mujeeb’s nephew
regional sales managers, joined on a £86,000 Michael McTavish and his wife Elaine.
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guaranteed turnover package and have doubled In their fi rst six months Dublcheck built
Commercial cleaning services
it in two years. Stuart says: “The representatives at Michael and Elaine’s business to a guaranteed level
Dublcheck were honest and the initial interview of turnover through its national sales team. “That
and selection process showed that Dublcheck meant I didn’t have to cold call or spend money
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would not just let anyone with the money invest. on any marketing or advertising,” says Elaine.
They wanted to make sure we were the right Commenting on the training provided by
From £8,750 plus VAT
people to buy into the Dublcheck brand. Dublcheck, Elaine adds: “You come away with the
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“We launched our franchise in 2006. The initial knowledge you need to go out there and make
Website:
training programme was very thorough and the business work, however, when you come
www.dublcheck.co.uk
covers business management, practical training, across a problem it is great that someone is on
Email:
health and safety, and employment law. For the the end of a phone that has the answer.”
info@dublcheck.co.uk
fi rst 12 months Dublcheck allocated us a mentor The McTavishes decided from the start that
Phone:
to help establish the business in our territory. Michael would stay in work as an IT consultant
0800 317 236
Now head offi ce is always on the other end of while Elaine concentrated on building the
the phone if we need any help.” business. “Now we have reached our guaranteed
Stuart Weatherill, previously a self-employed level of turnover we want to keep and grow at
salesman, joined on a guaranteed turnover a steady pace,” says Elaine. “To achieve this we Carol asserts: “With our experience and track
package of £24,000 per annum, which has are going to invest in some additional guaranteed record we can safely say that if you put in the effort
quadrupled in 12 months giving him a current turnover with Dublcheck and are going to and follow the system, with a Dublcheck franchise the
turnover of £96,000. Stuart says: “The guaranteed start looking at bringing business from the rewards are there for everyone to see.”
turnover appealed because it meant in the fi rst neighbouring areas.”
few months I could focus on getting to grips In addition, Dublcheck franchisees have the MOST PEOPLE ASK:
with running the business and managing my staff tools and knowledge they need to uphold • Where will my business come from?
instead of fi nding contracts. The best thing about the values of the Dublcheck brand, which has • How much will I make?
being your own boss is that you are the architect resulted in a 90 per cent plus client retention • How big can I grow?
of your own destiny.” rate. For your initial investment you will receive
Franchisee Ken Holland says: “I decided an initial training course, ongoing training and DUBLCHECK HAS ALL THE ANSWERS:
franchising was the way to go when I was made support, access to branded uniforms, products, • Guaranteed turnover
redundant from my job in agriculture in 1998. sales and marketing tools, and stationery. • Guaranteed profi t
I wanted to get involved in a repeat business All invoicing and cash collection is managed • Guaranteed growth
industry that would provide a sensible income. New franchisees choose a guaranteed initial turnover,
Contract cleaning met my requirements and after
“The Dublcheck system puts
benefi t from the security of a guaranteed gross
investigating a number of cleaning franchises I profi t and are secure in the knowledge they have the
recognised Dublcheck offered the best package.
its new franchisees on the
choice of a guaranteed growth option to meet their
I am now at the point where my mortgages
road to success by actually
ambitions when they are ready.
are almost paid off and my monthly income
getting the business for
requirements are dropping so I can plan to do THE BENEFITS OF DUBLCHECK ARE:
the things I have always wanted to do, such as
them.”
• Sales contracts provided
going to Australia.” • 17 years’ experience
Franchisees can start small with the minimum electronically by Dublcheck allowing the • Low cost entry
turnover package of £14,400 per annum for franchisees to concentrate on developing lasting • Invoicing and cash collection
those who want to run their business and start client relationships. • Recession proof utility business
small while retaining the security of their current Mujeeb confi rms: “Everything is handled by • Rapid return on investment
job. Or you can purchase up to £500,000 of an internet accessed database, which deals with • Low overhead requirement
annual turnover (with no upper limit) if you all aspects including invoicing, documentation, • Master licences available
want to run a substantial managed business. The debt management, sale history and general • Training and ongoing support from head offi ce
variable investment levels offered by Dublcheck communications. This makes managing the • A mentor franchisee to guide and assist
allow franchisees the fl exibility to run either a business that much easier and allows you to • Cleaning is the UK’s largest single industry. The
hands-on business, a partly managed venture concentrate on dealing with staffi ng, customers commercial cleaning sector is worth more than
with some hands-on duties or a wholly managed and suppliers.” £3 billion. ■
business depending on their skills, ambitions and
life balance requirements.
Dublcheck franchisees on training
Franchisee Len Donnelly, previously a retail
manager, says: “Since I became a Dublcheck
franchisee the work-life balance has improved a
great deal.”
Franchisee Mujeeb invested in a guaranteed
turnover package of £120,000, which Dublcheck
achieved in year one. Mujeeb says: “As you learn
the business, Dublcheck builds up the sales for
you at your own pace.” He and his wife Maureen
have adopted full managerial positions and
employ a team of cleaning staff. They were so
pleased with their investment they recommended
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