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
NIC Local | A Day in the Life Series
Welcome to our Day in the Life series!
Each instalment takes you behind the scenes to meet the NIC Local franchise support team, uncovering the people, passion, and purpose that drive our success.
Kicking off this exciting journey is none other than Jo Lock, our General Manager.
Jo's story is an inspiring blend of experience, expertise, and a genuine dedication to helping others thrive. She’s here to share her journey, her daily mission to elevate franchisees, and what fuels her passion for empowering ambitious individuals like you to succeed.
“I’ve Been Part of the NIC Family for 18 Years”
Hi, I’m Jo! I’ve been the General Manager at NIC Local for over four years, but my journey with the company goes back nearly two decades.
I first joined NIC as a franchisee, where I poured my heart into growing a successful business. Later, when life called for a change, NIC supported me in selling my franchise, and I transitioned to the support office team. From Business Development Manager to General Manager, my role has evolved, but my commitment to franchisee success has never wavered.
“My Mission? Empowering Franchisees to Succeed”
No two days in my role are alike—and that’s exactly how I like it! Whether I’m strategising in the office or hitting the road to meet franchisees, every task is focused on one goal: ensuring our franchisees thrive.
Sharing My Expertise with Franchisees
While my title is General Manager, I stay deeply connected with franchisees, especially our largest ones. I provide one-on-one support, helping them overcome challenges and guiding them to seize new opportunities.
Having owned and operated an NIC franchise myself, I know the highs, the hurdles, and the hard work involved. This real-world experience lets me offer advice that’s practical, actionable, and tailored to their unique needs.
Building Relationships from Day One
I believe the foundation of success is built early. That’s why I’m involved in our franchise discovery days and initial training sessions. Meeting franchisees at the start of their journey helps us form strong, trusting relationships that fuel long-term growth.
From there, I stay in close contact, checking in monthly with new franchisees and regularly meeting with more established ones. These sessions are about much more than ticking boxes. They’re about ensuring compliance, boosting profitability, driving sales, and supporting franchisees in every way possible.
Providing Hands-On Support Where It Matters
From navigating tenders to mastering financials, I work closely with franchisees to ensure they’re equipped for success. A significant part of my role involves compliance helping franchisees and our Business Development Managers stay on track while maximising opportunities.
Some days are more unique, like supporting franchise exhibitions or guiding franchise resales. With nearly 20 years of experience, I’m always ready to lend a hand wherever it’s needed!
“The Most Rewarding Part of My Job”
There’s nothing quite like watching franchisees grow from ambitious individuals into thriving business owners. Having walked in their shoes, I understand their challenges and share in their triumphs.
Every success story reminds me why I love what I do: empowering people to build businesses that transform their lives.
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!
