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
Build your management business. Lead your team. Create your future
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Building for the Future: How one new NIC Local franchisee is creating her next valuable business with us
One of the best features about entering the world of franchising is the flexibility it provides to create a business centred around your own personal goals.
Perhaps you want to take control of your work/life balance and enjoy a healthy income? Others may wish to create a long-term family business they can reap the rewards of for generations to come.
But for those bristling with entrepreneurial spirit, it also affords the opportunity to build a highly valuable business that you then have the potential to sell on in the future, should you wish.
For one of our newest NIC Local franchisees, Subrina Dhindsa, this is a path she is familiar with – and one of the reasons why joining us was so attractive.
How Subrina’s diverse professional background laid the foundations for success
Like many NIC Local franchisees, Subrina does not come from a commercial cleaning background, with her career to date encompassing very different roles.
“I hold a BA Hons in Criminology and have experience working with clients and families dealing with many complex issues,” she explains.
“In addition to this, I owned and managed a convenience store with a post office. This saw me managing all daily operations, including dealing with staff and customers, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
“This diverse background has equipped me with strong problem-solving skills, customer service expertise, and a solid understanding of business operations.”
After making the decision to sell her shop, Subrina began looking for a new franchise opportunity that allowed her to make the most of her skills, whilst building another valuable business.
Why NIC Local aligned with Subrina’s business goals
“My main objective was to join a well-established brand and benefit from continuous support. I began looking around for opportunities and soon came across NIC Local.
“What particularly appealed was the structured business model and the potential for growth within a proven system.
“I saw a lot of potential in the commercial cleaning sector, particularly in terms of market demand and growth opportunities. The support and resources provided by NIC Local also stood out to me as key factors for success.”
After getting in touch with our franchise recruitment team, Subrina joined us for one of our hugely informative discovery sessions. During this, she learned much more about the potential within an NIC Local franchise – and decided we were the right fit for the next stage of her journey.
“My goal is to grow a successful business”
After Subrina officially joined our flourishing franchise network – basing her operations across the North East of England – it was time to start the onboarding process. It began with the first stages of our never-ending expert training and support.
“The training has been very useful and informative,” Subrina explains. “It covered all aspects of running the franchise, from operational procedures to marketing strategies, giving me the confidence to start my business.
“I anticipate that having a dedicated BDM will provide valuable guidance and support as I navigate the initial stages of my business.”
With Subrina now ready to launch her business and deliver best-in-class commercial cleaning services powered by our brand and her experience, what are her aspirations for the future?
“My goal is to grow a successful business and achieve healthy profits. I aim to expand my client base, build a strong team, and establish a reputation for quality and reliability in the commercial cleaning sector.
“From there, I believe the sky’s the limit. I am so excited to see the business grow into a really strong asset which we have the potential to sell when the time is right for us.”
Do you want to follow in Subrina’s footsteps?
If you are inspired by Subrina’s journey and are considering the possibility of buying, building, and potentially selling your own high-value business, NIC Local could be the right next step for you.
To find out more about establishing a life-changing NIC Local 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!
