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 franchisee secures huge contract with national museum
At NIC Local, we are always thrilled to showcase the superb achievements of our burgeoning franchise network.
That’s why we are delighted to share the news that one of our long-serving franchisees, Maria Mestre, has agreed a significant new client contract with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.
Since joining NIC in 2016, Maria has steadily expanded her client base by successfully delivering the signature quality commercial cleaning services NIC is known for. And this latest accomplishment marks a major milestone for Maria’s franchise.
Inside Maria’s Eureka moment!
Located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is a highly interactive facility aimed at children. It attracts approximately 300,000 visitors annually.
The multi-year contract with Eureka! will see Maria’s team (around 20 staff members for this project) carry out both regular and deep cleaning services at the museum. This will ensure a pristine environment for visitors and staff alike – particularly important given the high interactivity of the exhibits and countless touch points.
It is the largest contract Maria has secured to date, underscoring the high level of trust and confidence clients place in Maria and her business. It is also testament to the strategic approach Maria has taken to growing her franchise since joining NIC, developing a stellar reputation in the industry along the way.
“I am absolutely delighted to welcome Eureka! The National Children’s Museum to our client roster,” said Maria about the news. “Securing such a well-known and respected establishment is a proud moment for us. This achievement is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of my incredible team, who have consistently delivered the amazing service our clients expect.
“It also reflects the fantastic support and guidance provided by my business development manager and the wider NIC franchise network, which has been instrumental in pushing our business to new heights.”
This is a shining example of what can be achieved by entering the huge commercial cleaning sector alongside NIC. With the right support, dedication, and a focus on quality service, aspiring entrepreneurs can build a thriving business with us.
How can I become an NIC Local franchisee?
To find out more about establishing a life-changing NIC business, please get in touch with our franchise recruitment team via our contact page.
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!
