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NIC Local Franchise

NIC Local is a leading commercial cleaning management franchise that empowers driven, commercially-minded people to lead and scale a management business in one of the UK’s most resilient sectors.

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Development Manager

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At a Glance

Established: 1960, started franchising 2004

UK Presence: 26+ franchisees in the UK

Average start up cost: £45,000

Min personal contribution: £15,000

Development type: Management franchise designed for people who want to lead from the front and build an asset.

Franchise Membership: bfa Established

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Start, lead and build a £1m+ management franchise

“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.”
Luke Reeves, NIC Local franchisee

NIC Local is a commercial cleaning 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.

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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 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.”
Matthew Sammons, NIC Local franchisee

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Your franchise journey

Stage 1: Prep & Launch
Get going quickly. You can recoup your initial investment within the first 12 months.

Stage 2: Build Your Team
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.

Stage 3: Grow to £1m+
25% of NIC Local franchisees now run businesses turning over £1m+ annually, built on recurring revenue and long-term client relationships.

Stage 4: Expand Without Limits
Unlike most franchises, you’re not restricted by territory. Your potential is unlimited. Our top three franchisees turnover £2.5m–£4m per year.

Stage 5 – Build an Asset for the Future
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.

Disclaimer: These financial results are all based on historical and current actual performance to provide clarity of what NIC Local franchisees have achieved in the past. We offer no guarantee of future success.

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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 the latest tech and cleaning innovations through NIC Group’s buying power and expertise

“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.”
Nuzy Ali, NIC Local franchisee

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.”
Kerry Miller, NIC Local franchisee

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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

NIC Services Group proudly remains a family-owned business, combining corporate strength with personal support. With no limits on your growth, a proven business model, and decades of industry experience, you’ll be joining one of the UK’s most respected names in commercial cleaning and facilities management.

25% of NIC Local franchisees turnover £1m+ in annual sales. Top performers lead businesses generating £2.5-£4 million per year using the proven NIC Local model

Build your management business / Lead your team / Create your future.

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Phil Harrison NIC Local

Interested in NIC Local ?

Contact Phil Harrison

Development Manager


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A day in the life of husband-and-wife team Gary and Alison Murdock, NIC Local Franchisees

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Like many NIC Services Group 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. I also owned and managed a convenience store with a post office. This diverse background has equipped me with strong problem-solving skills, customer service expertise, and a solid understanding of business operations"

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