Minster Cleaning

About Minster Cleaning

Minster Cleaning is one of the UK’s biggest commercial cleaning franchises and has been established in the UK since 1982.

The company provides cleaning services for B2B markets only and offers a variety of services for all kinds of commercial premises, from generalised cleaning services for offices, including floor and carpet cleaning, to more specialised services such as window cleaning, washroom management and janitorial work.

The brand is well established in the industry and highly successful, with many of their franchisees staying with the business for several years, earning turnovers in excess of £2m in some cases.

With a strong reputation and a proven business model that has helped the franchise succeed for over 35 years, this can be a great business opportunity for anyone looking to establish a long-term cleaning company.

Where is the Minster Cleaning franchise located?

The network support centre for Minster Cleaning is located in Birmingham.

Where can you find a franchise territory for a Minster Cleaning franchise?

Franchisees are allocated large, exclusive territories, giving them an extensive market without the risk of reaching saturation point in their chosen area, or competition from another franchisee. Franchise territories are available across the UK, in selected areas.

Currently, the company is offering franchises in Cambridgeshire, Doncaster, Durham, Leicestershire, London, Middlesex, Peterborough, Swansea and Guildford.

There may be additional territories available and more information can be found by contacting the network support centre team.

Are there any Minster Cleaning franchises for sale?

You may be able to find some existing franchises available for resale in certain territories. This can be a great opportunity for someone familiar with running their own business, as they can take over a franchise with an existing customer base and income stream, which can offer greater security with a guaranteed source of earning from the outset.

There are currently resale franchise opportunities available in Devon and Cornwall and across Nottinghamshire and Essex. It is worth contacting the franchise team for further information or to enquire about other locations.

How much does a Minster Cleaning franchise cost?

To start your own franchise with Minster Cleaning, you will need to invest an initial package of £20,000-plus VAT. This includes your franchise license fee for your exclusive territory and the cost of training and supplies. The fee also covers a marketing launch package and IT equipment, software as well as branded stationary.

Additional working capital requirements are a minimum £35,000-plus personal drawings.

Is there funding available to start a Minster Cleaning franchise?

You may be able to borrow funds from most major high street banks, depending on your individual financial background. You will need to have at least £35,000 readily available in liquid funds to secure funding.

What experience do you need to start a franchise with Minster Cleaning?

You do not need to have prior commercial cleaning experience before starting a franchise with Minster Cleaning. However, as the business will be run on a management basis, with cleaning providers employed by the franchise owner, it is essential to have a track record of management experience. Your objective should be to motivate, lead and direct others to help the business thrive.

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Minster Cleaning has outlets available across the UK

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A successful franchisee will be a determined and confident person, able to manage and oversee general business activities well, and have strong communication skills in order to market to and engage with a wide variety of commercial clients.

What industries does Minster Cleaning operate its franchise in?

Minster Cleaning offers cleaning services solely in the commercial sector but works with a wide range of clients across this market. Having specialised in the commercial industry, Minster is a well known and reliable brand for corporate and specialist cleaning services across the UK.

Franchise owners can find clients in almost any commercial industry, from general offices, local government and education, to healthcare providers, leisure and manufacturing businesses.

It is also possible to offer specialist cleaning services to the medical and dental sectors.

Is there training and marketing support available with a Minster Cleaning franchise?

Minster Cleaning provides all of its franchisees with an extensive training programme, to cover all aspects of managing the business. Franchise owners are first led through an intensive one-week training course at the Birmingham network support centre site, where you are taken through all operational aspects of the Minster Cleaning franchise.

Once training is complete and you are operational, you will continue to receive regular and structured support from the network support centre team, with guidance and support over an eight week period, followed by further support as required.

Working with one of the biggest cleaning franchises in the UK, franchise owners can also expect to have excellent marketing support to help you grow your business. The company provides all franchisees with a tailored corporate website, which is fully SEO-optimised and designed to appeal to corporate clients. They also integrate direct mail and other marketing strategies to help promote franchises in their local territories.

There will also be continued marketing support available by Minster Cleaning, as well as guidance in the event of wishing to resell an existing franchise.

What market opportunities are available with a Minster Cleaning franchise?

As a long-established and highly reputable brand, Minster Cleaning is a market leader in the corporate cleaning sector, with a group turnover of over £40m, and annual sales for their leading franchisees over of £2m. With an excellent track record of success and continued market opportunities available for new franchisees joining the business, starting a franchise with Minster can be a highly profitable decision.

How do I start setting up my own Minster Cleaning franchise?

To find out more about starting with Minster Cleaning, get in touch with them online by completing the enquiry form on this page.