Posted:12-February-2026
Proven Franchise Systems Deliver: 30 Years of Successful Contract-Led Cleaning
Building a commercial cleaning business is not about flexibility. It is about control, consistency, and credibility.
For 30 years, ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Bradford has delivered contract-led commercial cleaning to organisations that expect reliable standards and long-term continuity. That longevity matters. It shows what proven franchise systems deliver when they are applied properly in real operating conditions.
ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services is designed for individuals who want to build structured commercial cleaning businesses through long-term client relationships. This is a model built around repeatable processes, strong oversight, and business value that holds.
Opportunities within ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services are carefully managed. If you want to explore whether this model is right for you, you can register your interest to join the wait list or explore your options in confidence.
With more than 65 years of franchising experience behind the brand, ServiceMaster Ltd provides the structure that supports consistency, risk control, and professional delivery. The brands provide the proof. Bradford is one of the strongest examples, celebrating 30 years of continuous s operation on 27 February.
In commercial cleaning, longevity is earned. Clients stay when standards hold year after year. Bradford retains many historic customers and performs strongly on contract renewal. When contracts are lost, it is usually on price, not service delivery. That distinction reflects a business built on consistency.
While the Bradford operation has traded for 30 years, it entered a new phase three years ago under current owner Stuart McCaig.
The structure remained. Performance improved.
Stuart came from a 15-year background as a financial contractor, working with data analytics and tender data. He approached ownership cautiously, focusing on resale value and long-term strength rather than short-term position.
Before committing, Stuart spoke directly with an experienced franchisee, picked through the figures, and tested the model from every angle. That process led him to choose a trusted, long-standing brand with a proven operating history.
“I was careful about the direction I wanted to take and what the business needed to be worth long term,” says Stuart. “I spoke to people already in the network, went through the numbers properly, and made sure the model stacked up. My advice to anyone looking at franchising is simple. Do your due diligence and choose a brand that has already proven it can last.”
Using established ServiceMaster systems, Stuart modernised how the business operated, improving visibility, strengthening oversight, and updating how the business engaged with clients, without disrupting service delivery.
Since those changes, turnover has increased by around 50%, broadly doubling from its earlier baseline. In 2025, Stuart expanded further with the acquisition of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Sheffield, a step taken once the core operation was stable and performing well.
Thirty years of continuous operation shows what ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services systems deliver in practice. Long-term client relationships. Consistent standards. Controlled growth. A commercial cleaning business built for longevity.
ServiceMaster builds structured, scalable service businesses for people who want long-term value, not short-term flexibility. Bradford is the proof.
Opportunities within ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services are limited and carefully managed. If you want to explore whether this proven franchise model is right for you, register your interest to join the wait list or explore your options while availability remains.
