
WHY CHOOSE MINSTER?
Across our franchise network, our top branches are each achieving sales in excess of £2 million and half are achieving sales of more than £1 million. Net potential profit is £200k+. Our territories are large and exclusive to each branch offering a wide geographical target market to maximise.
On average franchisees have been with us for 14 years, showing that our tried and tested business model works and is providing secure and profitable futures for our partners.
LOW RISK OPPORTUNITY
Our management franchise business offers a low risk opportunity with a guaranteed geographic territory. Thousands of local organisations throughout the UK trust Minster to take care of their cleaning requirements. Sectors include general office, manufacturing, leisure, local government, retail, education and healthcare (including medical and dental practices requiring specialist cleaning).
There are opportunities to develop high returns in a recession resistant and growing commercial cleaning sector and Minster Cleaning Services is a well recognised brand name throughout the industry.

TERRITORIES AVAILABLE
- Cambridgeshire
- Doncaster and Lincoln
- Durham and Sunderland
- Leicestershire
- Middlesex
- Peterborough
- Swansea
- Guildford
- London
- Buckinghamshire
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We offer one week’s initial training at our Birmingham Head Office covering operational aspects of running a Minster Cleaning Services business. You will then also receive structured visits within your branch from Head Office support team members over a further 8 week period, plus ongoing support and guidance as required.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
New branch investment
Licence, Territory & Training - £22,000
Supplies (Guide prices only)
- Marketing launch package - £5,025
- Computer Hardware - £1,000
- Miscellaneous Stationery - £200
Total Initial Package - £28,225 + VAT
Working Capital Requirement £40,000 - £60,000 (estimated, dependent on drawings and financial costs)
Note: Finance support is available from leading high street banks, subject to status.
THE IDEAL MINSTER CLEANING SERVICES FRANCHISEE
Our franchisees are special – we look for people with drive, ambition and determination to achieve their goals. You will be a people person who is customer-focused and totally committed to the business. As a strong motivator, you will need to lead, manage and direct a workforce. By following Minster’s systems, you will be building a rock solid investment for the future.
MINSTER CLEANING SERVICES HISTORY
- 1982 - Business started
- 1992 - Business was franchised and became a full member of British Franchise Association
- 1998 – Group turnover reaches £10 million
- 2000 - First branch hits £1 million turnover
- 2002 – Group turnover reaches £20 million
- 2006 - Group turnover reaches £30 million
- 2012 to 2017 - Network turnover grew by 35%
- 2016 – First branch hits £2 million turnover
- 2019 - Current turnover of £42 million
What our franchise partners say
What our franchise partners say