Personal touch, professional standards
Earn £100,000+ a year without getting your hands dirty
Poppies has been at the forefront of the UK’s quality domestic cleaning industry for over 40 years… but you won’t find anything old-fashioned about the Poppies business model.
Poppies' technology, systems and processes make this a business that’s simple to operate and control. The Poppies bespoke business management system minimises your admin and lets you focus on what’s important: stellar service and stellar growth.
Note: the above financials are based on 2019 figures for the top 20% of franchisees who have their own management team.
Achieve the lifestyle you want while operating a fantastic business
Are you:
- Looking for a great opportunity?
- Looking for a low risk investment with great earning potential
- Wanting to be your own boss without starting from scratch and going it alone?
- Needing a business that can be flexible and scalable?
“Poppies has given me the flexibility and security that was missing from my previous career. It’s certainly brought a breath of fresh air, right from the very moment I took over the business in August 2013. Poppies has offered me the safety blanket of having a specific model to follow, whilst injecting my own flair and personality into the service - it’s grown into a business that I’m proud of.” Katie and Lee – Chester Franchisees
“It’s fantastic to be a part of a franchise that’s solely driven by helping franchisees build a successful and in-demand service to our communities,” Emma – Stockport Franchisee
The Poppies Cleaning Service Franchise Opportunity
The primary role of the franchisee is to build and maintain great relationships with both clients and staff. The ability to get on with people and enjoy providing help to other people’s lives is one of the cores Poppies are looking for in their franchisees.
As a Poppies Franchisee, you will employ cleaners your customers can rely on to be honest, efficient and discreet. Poppies will share with you their extensive inside knowledge about recruitment in the industry, which has been built up over many decades. From cleaners to managers and administrative staff, rest assured we will guide you through the very best practices to recruit and retain a dream team who will ensure your franchise flourishes.
What you’ll need to be a Poppies franchisee
Buying a Poppies franchise is a low-risk way of sharing in the success of an established brand, backed all the way by the people who know it best and made it all possible.
Poppies will let you into our trade secrets, support you with generating clients, marketing and operations, and mentor you to become a confident Poppies Franchisee.
Buying a franchise is a low-risk way of sharing in the success of a high-profile business, backed all the way by the people who know it best and made it all possible.
You don’t need to have owned a business before, nor have any experience of cleaning (because you won’t be doing it! You’ll employ the cleaners), but you do need to be:
- A great communicator
- Business-minded
- Methodical and motivated
- Proud and personable
- Willing to reinvest to grow your business
Poppies History
Susan Rorstad founded Poppies and her success with growing an elite franchise brand across the UK saw her awarded an MBE by Prime Minister John Major for Services to Domestic Care in the 1994 New Year’s Honours.
Poppies is now owned and operated by its most successful franchisee, Chris Wootton, and continues to go from strength to strength. The Poppies Way is tried, tested and proven to get results.
Poppies is a serial franchisor recognised in the top 100 Franchises by Elite Franchises.
A business journey, taken together
You can have your own Poppies domestic cleaning business either by setting one up in a new territory or by buying one that’s already established. Either way, Chris and his team will mentor and guide you on following the proven business model.
If you’re starting from scratch in a new territory, these are the typical steps in your journey ahead:
Find out more
If you’d like to know more about the Poppies franchise and…
… are a real people-person
… enjoy providing excellent customer service
… want to build something of your own, surrounded by experienced people
Please get in touch with us below:
Poppies Domestic Cleaning Franchise to Showcase at the Clean and Tidy Home Show Oct 2024
Poppies, the UK's domestic cleaning franchise, is excited to announce its participation in the Clean and Tidy Home Show on the 19th and 20th of October 2024 at the Excel in London.
This prestigious event marks a fantastic opportunity for Poppies to present our successful business model to a broader consumer audience. Leading as trailblazers, Poppies are entering a consumer targeted exhibition with a business opportunity. This will be a first for both the Clean and Tidy Home Show and Poppies alike.
Established in 1980, Poppies holds the distinction of being the UK's first domestic cleaning franchise. Over the years, the company has grown into a robust network of 33 locations across the country, demonstrating the strength and effectiveness of the Poppies business model. A testament to their success is the longevity of their franchisees, with some proudly operating their Poppies franchises for over 30 years.
The Clean and Tidy Home Show is a premier exhibition for anyone passionate about cleaning, whether as homeowners or business entrepreneurs. Attendees will have the chance to meet their favourite 'cleanfluencers' and learn the latest cleaning hacks, hear from expert organisers, and see them in action. The show also offers the opportunity to shop for the latest cleaning products at discounted prices, making it a must-visit for all cleaning enthusiasts.
"Poppies is thrilled to be a part of the Clean and Tidy Home Show. It’s an excellent platform for us to connect with a community that shares our passion for maintaining beautiful homes," said Chris Wootton, MD at Poppies. "We are excited to be the first business opportunity to ever attend the Clean and Tidy Home Show and are looking forward to meeting and talking to people who are interested in turning their passion for cleaning in to a profitable business opportunity."
The Clean and Tidy Home Show is more than just an exhibition; it is a community built around a shared passion for creating clean and organized living spaces. Whether you share your home with family, friends, or pets, the Clean and Tidy community welcomes everyone who values the joy of a tidy home.
About Poppies
Founded in 1980, Poppies is the UK’s first domestic cleaning franchise, known for its exceptional service and innovative business model. With a network of 33 locations across the UK, and growing, Poppies continues to lead the way in the domestic cleaning industry, driven by a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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