Minster Services Management Franchise In Surrey For Sale

Business description

Minster Cleaning Services was established in 1982 and is a full member of the British Franchise Association. They provide an essential business to business service – the management of office cleaning and allied support services under contract. Each contract is self-contained and managed by one or more of the 41 franchised branches nationwide.

Minster say their management franchise offers a genuine chance to run a secure, large, and profitable business by adopting their tried and tested business model. A quarter of Minster’s 41 franchises nationwide have an annual turnover of more than £1 million, with average branch turnover well over £700,000. The franchisees have been operating successful Minster branches for an average of 12 years. By offering a fundamental service to organizations of all types over a large geographical area, Minster says their franchisees never run out of potential customers.

In addition to being provided with a recognised and well trusted brand, Minster franchisees receive comprehensive support in all key business areas including IT, marketing, training, bookkeeping and the constantly changing fields of employment law, health and safety and environmental legislation.

To be confident they are making the right decision, prospective franchisees are given access to the entire Minster network and are encouraged to talk to any existing franchisees to find out exactly what’s involved.

The Surrey Branch of Minster was established in February 1997 and encompasses a wide number of post code areas

Clients are spread across a number of industries, not over reliant on any individual part of the economy. Clients include, doctors and dentists, schools, charities, insurance brokers, builders merchants, consulting engineers and other professional companies, motor dealers, golf clubs, citizens advice bureaux, etc. The number of clients has increased over the last 12 months and is expected to continue to do so.

This successful business opportunity is being made available as the owner is wishing to retire. A full prospectus and accounts are available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement.

Property information

Location:

Currently based in Croydon this business srvices a wide section of the Surrey / South London area

Premises details:

Serviced offices

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

As one of the most dense commercial areas in the south of England the expansion potential is large.

Competition / Market:

Whilst competition in this industry has always been strong, this business has positioned its self to take on the contracts the large (price sensitive) players in the market do not compete for.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

Usual business hours

Employees:

Two full time supervisory staff and 82 part time

Years established:

Fourteen years

Franchise terms

Franchise opportunity:

Yes

Ten year Franchise Agreement - full BFA member

Other information

Support & training:

As a major franchisor Minster Services provides full induction training and on-going support. Additionally the selling owner will provide full handover support.

Financing available:

Funding introductions will be provided through Franchise Resales Ltd