The UK’s leading Commercial Cleaning & Facilities Management Franchise Opportunity
Build a recurring income | be your own boss | grow an asset to sell
Commercial cleaning and facilities management is a vast sector with continuous demand where you manage the needs of your clients, combining your team and the latest tech to deliver the bespoke mix of services their premises require.
Unlimited potential: NO territory restrictions
We have a refreshingly different approach: guiding, supporting and encouraging you to build a larger business, without restricting you to only operating in a small local territory. You can even utilise other franchisees located around the country to deliver your furthest contracts. Win-Win.
Additional income streams from multiple FM services
Your team will deliver the range of repeating relatively simple services, enabling you to build a contracted recurring income. Forge deep client relationships, while continually adding more contracts to grow an asset to sell in the future, all while enjoying a stable monthly income.
The latest cleaning science, tech and robotics
Benefit from the wider group’s experience and buying power to leverage the latest tech to save your cleaning operatives’ time and energy, enabling your NIC business to have a competitive advantage and to maximise profitability with the SME markets you will serve.
No experience needed: 1-2-1 business mentoring
“We believe we provide franchisees the highest level of personal guidance and support of any established franchise in the UK. Typically, each of our full-time Business Development Managers works 1-2-1 with five franchisees; providing ongoing coaching, guidance and support on every element of their business. The support changes as the franchisee confidence grows - it really works.- ”Jo Lock - BDM & Franchise General Manager (and former NIC franchise)
A market-leading brand for your business
Established over 50 years ago, the NIC Services Group has a team of over 10,000 people, serving the UK’s biggest brands. NIC Local benefits from the brand, accreditations, systems, tech and buying power, to target the higher-margin SME market.
Administrative support
We know how to make it easier for you, so you can engage the departments of the group’s vast head office team for supporting your business with functions such as administration, invoicing and credit control giving you valuable time to work on, not in, your business.
Daily Contract Cleaning – a necessity, not a luxury
With 80% of our customers being contracted to regular, often daily, cleans our franchisees businesses remain largely unaffected by seasonal or economic influences. Whilst many other sectors are struggling in the current environment our services have become even more valued.
Franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds, all hungry to be successful
Leverage your prior career, contacts and sector experience to your benefit. With NIC alongside you, take on higher-margin locally based contracts: schools, colleges, offices, doctors and dental surgeries, retail outlets, university accommodation, car dealerships, pubs and restaurants…
It’s a massive market with no limits to growth and 80% of our customers are contracted for daily cleans.
A journey with guidance every step of the way
Before your business launches, you will undertake a one-week training course at our support office in Leeds. This enables you to really get to know the people at NIC – it’s like joining one big family.
Your role changes as you grow
Initially you can work from your home office, focusing on growing your contracts, with the constant support of your BDM’s 1-2-
1 guidance for every element of your business. This will enable you to learn and grow in confidence as you work together. We don’t know of another franchise with this level of personal mentoring in the UK.
Once your business is established your role elevates to leading your management team, who will oversee your operators. This will free you to focus on maintaining and building client relationships.
Join the NIC Family
NIC Services Group is one of the UK’s largest Contract Cleaning and Facilities Management businesses. Despite our size, with NIC still being family-owned and operated, we are able to retain the culture of a small business where people really do matter.
And with no territory restrictions, you won’t ever run out of target clients!
We have great relationships with the franchise departments of the major high street banks, who have a strong appetite to lend 70% of the start up costs. With a total investment of circa £45,000 including working capital, you will need to invest in the region of £14,000 from your own resources, with bank funding for the rest.
Build from a fresh start, or invest more to buy an existing portfolio. You won’t just build a healthy recuring income with your own NIC business, you will be creating an asset to sell in the future.
Get in touch with Phil to find out more…
Don’t hesitate – make the call that puts your future in your own hands
An introduction to Phil Harrison – NIC Local’s Head of Franchise Recruitment
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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!
