ABOUT US
Swisher Hygiene has been a respected name in
worldwide commercial hygiene for the past 25 years. Swisher has
been operating in the UK for the past 11 years, being reacquired by
Swisher International in July 2007, and has become a highly
respected franchisor within the franchise industry.
Over the past 11 years, we have won numerous awards,
including Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year 2006 and the HSBC
Award for Enterprise. We have also been a finalist in the BFA
Franchisor of the Year Awards.
Hygiene has a real impact on a businesses bottom
line – increased absenteeism, lower productivity and customer
dissatisfaction are all related to poor hygiene practices. We are
well known as a washroom hygiene provider, but we do so much more
than that. We are constantly looking at ways to improve and evolve
our company and as technology changes and our understanding of
microbial threats change, Swisher reacts accordingly. We
continually develop innovative, effective solutions and
cutting-edge programmes that only a true hygiene solutions company
can provide. These programmes can be utilised in all areas of a
commercial premises, not just the washroom.
BUSINESS BENEFITS
- A winning franchise system
- Necessary products & services
- Excellent initial training
- Ongoing support and business
coaching
- Exclusive territory
- Repeat business
- Re-curing revenue
- Rolling contracts
- Central administration
- Marketing support and brand
awareness
- Accounting support
- Operational support
- Centralised purchasing
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Franchisee Training - From the start you will
receive thorough, professional training on all aspects of the
business to get you off to a fast start. Plus, there is ongoing
training as your business grows or as new programmes are
introduced.
Sales & Marketing – Our professional,
branded sales and marketing tools give you an edge when it comes to
customer acquisition and retention. We hold sales meetings, both
regionally and nationally for the franchisees and their sales
staff.
Purchasing Support – We are in partnership
with world class vendors to ensure that the products and services
that we offer to our customers are of the highest quality and
standards possible and we can secure pricing that only a
centralised purchasing department can achieve.
Operational Support – We have implemented a
programme that gives all of our franchisees the opportunity to
utilise the knowledge and experience of a company that has been in
operation worldwide for 25 years. You will be in business for
yourself, but not by yourself.
COSTS & FINANCE
A typical Swisher franchise costs £30,000 +
VAT. The total investment required will be approximately
£50,000 - £80,000 (which includes the franchise fee, the
set-up costs and running costs for the first 2 years). You will
need your own personal liquid capital of £25,000, and the
banks, subject to status, will lend up to 70% of the total
amount.
Your initial investment will differ depending on territory size,
your business plan and your current financial
situation.
TERRITORIES &
LOCATIONS
Swisher currently have opportunities available in
the Midlands, London and North East areas, but please do not
hesitate to ask if you are interested in a particular area as we
have other resale opportunities within the UK.
What our Franchisee’s have to say...
“To go it alone after working in employment for 35 years was
a difficult decision but I found Swisher to be an excellent
Franchise both in the way it was organised and in their training
and support. I found that not only was the initial training
ideal, but the ongoing support that followed was excellent and I
felt that I could go forward and build my business with
confidence. I now have 200 customers, 7 staff and a turnover
of over £300K. My next goal is to achieve a £1
million turnover within the next 4 years...” - Terry Iles
(Swisher Swindon)
“I was attracted to Swisher’s unique service, the high
net profit opportunities and the chance to grow a business with a
capital value, which I could realise for retirement. Swisher
Corporate are very helpful and the level of support between
franchisees is also excellent. Swisher are very selective
about the franchisees that join and accordingly there is a very
high standard calibre of franchisee within the Swisher network
which reflects well on each franchise across the UK...” -
John Ross (Swisher Central Scotland)
“I researched numerous franchises but found Swisher to be
very helpful and open, a fact not reflected in the many other
franchises I looked into. I was impressed at how ethical
Swisher was and particularly liked the potential of building a
viable business quickly. I had no knowledge of the cleaning
industry or washroom sector but it has been a great learning
experience supported throughout by Swisher Corporate, who
understand the industry and are at its forefront...” -
Jeremy Mumford (Swisher Colchester)
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