Start, lead and build a £1m+ management franchise
25% of NIC Local franchisees turnover £1m+ in annual sales. Top performers lead businesses generating £2.5-£4 million per year using the proven NIC Local model
Since launching my business with NIC Local, we have achieved an incredible 240% of our business plan forecast for the first year of trading after just 5 months.
Join the NIC Local Family
NIC Local is a contract cleaning and facilities management franchise that empowers driven, commercially-minded people to lead and scale a management business in one of the UK’s most resilient sectors.
Doing the cleaning is your team’s job, not yours! You’ll be running your company, building a team and managing client relationships.
A proven, scalable model
This is a management franchise, designed for people who want to lead from the front and build an asset.
Your team provides essential cleaning and facilities management services to local businesses – schools, offices, retail units, healthcare providers and more – creating recurring income month after month.
- No territory limits: build your business as large as your ambition allows
- Recurring contracted income: 80% of revenue is regular, repeat business
- Stable sector: cleaning is a necessity, not a luxury
- Asset creation: successful franchisees often sell for 2-4x earnings
The ongoing support from NIC Local enabled me to build a near-£4m business. I am now able to focus on maintaining my work/life balance.
Your Franchise Journey
| Stage 1: Prep & Launch | Stage 2: Build Your Team | Stage 3: Grow to £1m+ | Stage 4: Expand Without Limits | Stage 5 – Build an Asset for the Future |
| Get going quickly. You can recoup your initial investment within the first 12 month | Recruit and lead your own management and operational team with NIC Local’s full support. Many franchisees scale fast to employ 100+ colleagues within 2-3 years. | 25% of NIC Local franchisees now run businesses turning over £1m+ annually, built on recurring revenue and long-term client relationships. | Unlike most franchises, you’re not restricted by territory. Your potential is unlimited. Our top three franchisees turnover £2.5m–£4m per year. | When you’re ready, you can pass the business to family, sell it, or even arrange a management buyout, with valuations averaging 2–4x profit multiples. |
The Support Behind You
With over 50 years of experience, a team of 10,000+ people, and partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest brands, with NIC Local you’ll benefit from:
- 1-to-1 mentoring: every franchisee is supported by a dedicated Business Development Manager (typically working with just 5 franchisees each)
- Training and onboarding: an in-depth, week-long course at our Leeds support office to kickstart your success. Hotels and meals provided by NIC Local.
- Centralised support: administration, invoicing, credit control and compliance handled by the NIC head office team, freeing you to grow
- Marketing and bid support: help winning contracts and setting up new clients
- Access to the latest tech and cleaning innovations through NIC Group’s buying power and expertise
I had no business experience prior to NIC. The guidance and support given every step of the way has helped me build a multimillion-pound business.
What you need to succeed
This is a leadership and management role, not an operational cleaning job. You’ll thrive if you bring:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commercial acumen and the ability to build relationships
- A strategic mindset and focus on growth
- Experience managing people or projects
- Determination to build a valuable, scalable business
NIC Local helped me develop a successful business and new skills to deliver a great return on my investment.
Investment and returns
- Franchise Fee: £30,000 plus VAT
- Personal capital: £14,000
- Bank funding available: major UK banks lend up to 70%
- Typical payback: regularly achieved within 12 months
- Proven performance: 25% of current franchisees turnover £1m+ per year
Join the NIC family
NIC Services Group proudly remains a family-owned business, combining corporate strength with personal support. With no limits on your growth, a proven business model, and decades of industry experience, you’ll be joining one of the UK’s most respected names in commercial cleaning and facilities management.
Build your management business. Lead your team. Create your future
A Day in the Life: Head of Franchise Recruitment Phil Harrison
Welcome back to our Day in the Life series, which brings you closer to the people who make the NIC Local franchise network a thriving success.
Today, we meet Phil Harrison, Head of Franchise Recruitment.
Phil plays a vital role in helping new franchisees begin their journey with NIC Local, providing support from the very first enquiry through to helping them build a strong foundation for success.
His work ensures that every new franchise partner feels fully informed, supported, and confident in taking their first steps toward business ownership.
Starting the day by responding to new opportunities
At first glance, no two days look the same, but there’s a clear thread that runs through everything; helping people take their first confident step into business ownership with NIC Local.
My day typically kicks off with a dive into my inbox. Every morning brings a fresh batch of enquiries – these are people exploring what it might be like to run their own business with NIC Local. I make it a priority to respond personally, whether by email, phone, or video call. It’s important that people feel supported from the first touchpoint.
Accelerating through meetings and Discovery Days
From there, my day accelerates. I might be jumping between Teams meetings with potential franchisees, phone consultations, or preparing for Discovery Days, the in-depth, in-person sessions that give prospects a real look inside the NIC Local franchise model.
Discovery Days are one of my favourite parts of the job. It’s when everything clicks for many people, they see the values, the support and the opportunity all come to life.
Taking it on the road
Occasionally, that personal touch means taking the road, travelling to meet high-potential candidates at their homes for one-on-one discussions.
Some of the most important conversations happen around a kitchen table. That’s where people are most honest about their goals and concerns.
Providing practical financial support for new franchisees
Helping new prospects doesn’t stop with introductions to the business; it includes practical help with finance too.
I work closely with franchise finance experts at major UK banks, guiding candidates to secure the funding they need to get started.
Developing training programmes for franchisee success
Behind the scenes, I play a vital role in developing NIC Local’s franchisee training programmes, working hand-in-hand with the Business Development Managers to ensure new franchisees are set up for long-term success.
Our training is hands-on, real-world, and tailored to the needs of each franchisee. It’s something we’re really proud of.
Working across teams to improve the recruitment journey
Collaboration extends across the wider NIC team. I work closely with the marketing department to continuously improve recruitment materials and streamline the recruitment journey.
We’re always looking at how we present ourselves, from the brochures to the online journey, making sure it reflects the professionalism and care we offer.
Promoting NIC Local at franchise exhibitions
As the face of franchise recruitment, I also organise and lead NIC Local’s presence at national and international franchise exhibitions, engaging with hundreds of prospects, industry experts and partners.
These shows are a great way to raise awareness and bring the NIC Local brand to new audiences.
Sharing success stories to inspire the next generation
I understand the power of a good story, too. That’s why I regularly harvest success stories from across the NIC Local franchise network, sharing wins, milestones and transformations that inspire future franchisees and reinforce the brand’s reputation.
By the end of each day, whether I’ve signed on a promising new partner, or helped someone take their first confident step toward self-employment, I always reflect on the bigger picture: franchise recruitment isn’t just about finding new franchisees, it’s about helping people build their futures.
Want to be the next success story?
If you’re ready to take control of your future and explore the exciting opportunities within the lucrative commercial cleaning sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch with our franchise recruitment team today to receive your franchise prospectus and start your journey with NIC Local.
Your success story starts here. Let’s make it happen together!
