Starting up a Domestic Services Franchise Business
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise
A domestic services franchise can be a great business start up option, especially when you consider that the services provided are often based on necessities for pretty much any home owner.
With over 25 million homes in the UK, and 7 out of 10 being owner occupied, thats over 175 million potential customers in the UK for anyone in business providing domestic services. A fair sized market by any standards.
There are many different types of franchise business aimed at providing domestic services:-
Domestic Cleaning Franchise businesses
The need for cleaning never ends! And for those ‘cash rich, time poor’ families, having someone to do the job of keeping the house clean is an attractive option. But that’s not all – there are also franchises which cater for more specialised services such as carpet and upholstery cleaning – another job which many prefer to pay to have done.
Handyman Franchises
For those not all that enthusiastic about DIY, fixing that loose door hinge, that persistently leaking pipe, that broken fence, can all seem like too daunting a task. Finding a handyman is usually the first port of call for such people and so a franchise business in this area means you have a wide variety of different manual labour based jobs to take on.
Kitchen Based Services
Sprucing up your kitchen by replacing the doors has become very popular in recent years, since it alleviates the need for a total ktichen refit, but also gives it a new lease of life. Oven cleaning is another popular domestic services franchise business option to meet the needs of those who do not wish to undertake the job themselves.
Other Domestic Service options
There are many other different domestic service franchise businesses available from gas and electrical servicing, to chimney sweeping, to disaster restoration services.
Of course, whatever option you decide you will need to make your choices carefully. Do your research properly to ensure you know all you can about the franchise business you are considering. Meet with the franchisor and also make sure you have the opportunity to speak to some of their existing franchisees. They have walked the path you are taking and can offer you real feedback on how the franchise performs and what to expect.
There are plenty of options for advice when it comes to choosing a franchise opportunity such as online franchise directories for research, franchise associations, franchise consultants and other industry professionals.
Ultimately, you will be responsible for making your new business a success so be prepared to stick to the proven franchise system and to work hard at it.
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