A contract cleaning management franchise proven to deliver an excellent return on investment.
Our top three franchisees have businesses ranging from £2.5m - £3.5m annual sales.
Grow your own asset with the power of the NIC brand, systems and support, or explore buying an established business for sale.
NIC Local franchisee journey is split into stages:
Stage 1: Prep and launch
Starting any business means getting those first sales. With the NIC Local franchise, it’s quick – proven.
Payback of your initial investment has been achieved within 12 months.
"I did it.....":
- Franchisee A achieved it in 7 months
- Franchisee B achieved it in 11 months
- Franchisee C achieved it in 9 months
Stage 2 : Grow your team
As a management franchise, you will be supported in growing your own management team and developing a high-performance culture as the leader of your business
I did it:
- Franchisee A employs over 200 colleagues
- Franchisee B employs 180 colleagues
- Franchisee C employs 110 colleagues
Stage 3 –- Build an Asset
When you are approaching the £1m revenue mark, likely with recurring revenue at c.80%, it’s time to engage your BDM to put plans in place for the next phase of growth, building for the future.
- More than 22% of franchisees have achieved this in 3 + years.
Stage 4 - Expand your Business
With NIC you are not territory restricted like most franchises, your rewards are unlimited with our top three franchisees at £2.5m / £ / £3.5m and growing!
I did it:
- Franchisee A turns over £3.5m per annum
- Franchisee B turns over £2.6m per annum
- Franchisee C turns over £2.5m per annum
- Franchisee D turns over £2.1m per annum
Stage 5: Succession planning
With NIC you can pass on your business to your family, setup a management buyout or promote for sale.
- This has been proven multiple times, with average franchise valuations at a 2 – 4 times multiple
The Next Steps
If this sounds like the franchise opportunity for you, get in touch with Phil for a chat:
NIC Local franchisee finalises significant new contract with school network in the North East
We are happy to share fantastic news from one of NIC Local’s longest-serving franchisees.

Matthew Sammons, an NIC Local Regional Director in the Northeast, has been with us since 2011.
In that time, he has grown his business to an annual turnover of approximately £2.7 million and employs approximately 200 staff members.
That revenue has been gradually built up through 120 commercial cleaning contracts, and now he has one more to add to the list.
Inside Matthew’s significant new educational commercial cleaning contract
Matthew’s franchise has recently confirmed a new contract with the Pele Trust, a family of schools working together across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
It is a significant multi-year agreement, underscoring Matthew’s franchise’s capability and reliability in the education sector.
The contract will see Matthew deploying a dedicated team of cleaners to ensure the schools within the Pele Trust receive regular and thorough cleaning services.
The frequency and specific details of the cleaning schedule are tailored to meet the needs of each school, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff.
Matthew said about the new contract win, “We are thrilled to partner with the Pele Trust. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing exceptional cleaning services tailored to the unique needs of educational institutions.
“Our team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and healthy environment that supports the educational mission of the schools within the trust.
“We have become a trusted provider of school cleaning services, with all our contracts built on word of mouth. Our commitment to quality and reliability has been the cornerstone of our growth, and we are proud to serve 25 schools in and around Newcastle.”
How Matthew gained from his BDM and franchise network
All NIC Local franchisees benefit from ongoing 1:1 BDM support, no matter where they are in their franchise journey.
The NIC Local franchise team, including Matthew’s dedicated business development manager, were crucial in securing the Pele Trust contract.
“They provided invaluable support in understanding the Trust’s specific requirements and helped tailor the proposal to meet those needs effectively,” explains Matthew.
“Their expertise and guidance were instrumental in demonstrating our capability and reliability as a trusted cleaning provider.
“Additionally, collaboration and support from within the NIC Local network, including insights from other franchisees, have been vital in refining our approach and ensuring success in competitive tenders.”
To learn more about the invaluable benefits of having our franchise support team by your side, discover how they helped one new NIC Local business owner achieve 240% of his first-year forecast.
How can I become a NIC Local franchisee?
Please contact our franchise recruitment team to learn more about establishing a life-changing NIC Local business.
You will receive our franchise opportunity prospectus and be able to ask any questions to help you decide whether to manage a franchise in the lucrative commercial cleaning sector.
We look forward to hearing from you!