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.
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 NIC Local
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.
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 cutting edge equipment: through NIC Group’s buying power and expertise
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. |
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 NIC Local
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.Build your management business. Lead your team. Create your future
Franchise support team helps new NIC Local business owner achieve 240% of his first-year forecast
We are never shy to celebrate our franchisees’ success – but this is one we are particularly proud of.
We are delighted to share the news that one of NIC Local newest franchisees, Luke Reeves, has secured a substantial multi-year contract with a major pharmaceutical company.
The contract covers the extensive commercial cleaning requirements at the client’s production facility in the South West of England, a region that Luke’s franchise covers.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the contract win, Luke said: “We are thrilled to be awarded and trusted with the cleaning services at such an important site. We were able to demonstrate that we can add value to and compliance with the good manufacturing practice (GMP) regulations.
“We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues over the coming weeks.”
Turbocharging the start of Luke’s franchise
This big contract win is the latest acceleration in what is an incredibly strong start to Luke’s NIC Local business.
Despite his franchise only officially launching in April 2024, Luke has already achieved an incredible 240% of his business plan customer acquisition forecast for the first year of trading after just five months.
The scale of this pharmaceutical contract brings not only immediate financial benefits, but also a steady stream of income over the coming years. This stability will give Luke the solid foundation needed to continue expanding his operations and securing new business with confidence.
Leveraging the power of NIC Local franchise support team
Whilst Luke’s hard work and dedication of course played a key role in winning this contract, it was also made possible by the extensive wraparound support we provide to all franchisees.
It is a core pillar of our franchise package and ensures everyone has unmitigated access to the wider team’s knowledge and skills to help drive their business growth.
Our killer tender team on this occasion included:
- Peter Robb (Business Development Director) – who attended the client meeting in person with Luke, offering his insights and expertise to help make a strong impression
- Steve Wengrow (Group Commercial Director) and Jo Lock (General Manager) – who joined the meetings via Teams to provide additional support
- Matthew Sammons (Franchisee) – who brought in his experience from servicing a division of the same client in the North East, adding valuable context and understanding of the client’s expectations
- Paul Faulkner (Group Marketing Director) – who played a crucial role in crafting the successful bid, ensuring the proposal highlighted NIC Services Group unique strengths and capabilities
By pooling resources and expertise from across the business, we are able to ensure all franchisees gain a significant competitive advantage. It is true to say this level of support and commitment to help franchisees succeed is unprecedented in franchising.
“Our success with this contract would not have been possible without the incredible support we have received, particularly as a new franchise,” explains Luke.
“From the initial client meeting to the final submission of the tender, the team was with me every step of the way, providing the guidance and expertise needed to win the contract.”
Regarding tender support, Paul Faulkner added: “Supporting the franchisees through the tender process is critical, especially if the franchisee has not been through this process previously. The tender document should not only provide the prospective client with a clear, comprehensive, and tailored response but it should demonstrate that NIC Local is flexible in our approach and that one size does not fit all.
Importantly it should demonstrate the professionalism of being part of one of the largest family-owned commercial cleaning businesses and the character of the franchisee.”
Create an exciting future with NIC Local
Luke’s fantastic early success is testament to what can be achieved with us. For prospective franchisees in particular, it illustrates the amazing potential of becoming an NIC Local business owner.
Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur or new to the world of franchising, we provide the tools, resources, and expert guidance needed to build a thriving business.
Interested in learning more? Then now is the time to take the next step.
To find out more about establishing a life-changing NIC Local business, please get in touch with our franchise recruitment team.
You will be sent our franchise opportunity prospectus and be able to ask any questions you have to help you understand whether managing a franchise in the lucrative commercial cleaning sector is right for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
