How to open a Jani King franchise

James Muddimer, writer

Published at 16/03/2018, Updated on 04/05/2022 , Reading time: 7 min

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Cleaning franchise Jani-King was established way back in 1969. In 1992, it arrived in the UK. Fast forward over two decades, and Jani-King is now the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise company.

The success of this recognisable brand has been attributed to the Jani-King business model, which offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to its franchisees. This, coupled with the focus it places on acquiring quality customers and retaining them, means that this is one of the most profitable franchises to invest in.

How to start a Jani-King franchise

So, if you think that this established and reputable cleaning franchise is the right opportunity for you, here are the five steps you need to take to become a franchisee:

Step 1 – Getting started

You’ll start your journey into franchising by completing the enquiry form on the Jani-King website or by picking up the phone to speak to a member of the recruitment team. You'll then be sent an FAQs document to answer as many of your questions as possible, which will be followed up by a call to arrange an initial meeting.

Step 2 – Meeting

Initial meetings take place during the discovery days, which are held regularly across the country. These meetings give you a chance to ask any questions that you have that haven’t already been answered by the documents you’ve been given. You’ll also get to find out more about the Jani-King franchise programme and discuss details of the franchise agreement.

The Jani-King team will make sure that you’re given all the information you need to make an informed decision about becoming a franchisee after attending the discovery day. But investing in a franchise is a big decision, so if you think you need to meet again, all you have to do is ask, and it will be arranged.

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Step 3 – The franchise agreement

Once you’re happy that you have all the information you need, you’ll be sent the franchise agreement. It’s recommended that you review this with a specialist franchise solicitor so that they can help you understand what your responsibilities and obligations will be once you’ve signed on the dotted line.

Step 4 – Signing up

If you and your solicitor are comfortable with the franchise agreement, then it’s time to meet up with Jani-King again to cover details such as your business plan, your territory and the type of plan you’d like to invest in.

Step 5 – Launch your new Jani-King franchise

Now that you’ve signed all the relevant documentation, you can attend your training, where you’ll receive all the support and materials you need to hit the ground running.

So, if you’re ready to start a business in the commercial cleaning industry that provides steady profit and demonstrates consistent demand, then the Jani-King franchise is the right opportunity for you.

Jani-King franchise opportunity

The benefit of a Jani-King franchise is that you don’t need to be an expert in commercial cleaning. There's no need to have any previous experience in the industry or specific skills. You just need to have a passion for taking control of your future and making a success of your business.

The flexibility of the Jani-King business model means that you can even start your new business from the comfort of your own home on a part-time basis. You also have the freedom to decide when the time is right to grow your business, rather than working on somebody else’s terms.

When you become a Jani-King franchisee, you'll receive all the training you need to run your new business. You'll learn about cleaning techniques, chemicals and equipment. After the initial training, you’ll also continue to benefit from mentoring, advice and support to help your business become instantly profitable.

If you’re interested in becoming a Jani-King franchisee, you can choose from two packages: a unit franchise or a master franchise. Both options will appeal to different people, depending on the resources they have available and the size of their ambition. Let’s have a look at them in a bit more detail.

Jani-King unit franchise

If you are looking for a smaller-scale investment, Jani-King offers unit franchise opportunities that can be run from the comfort of your own home. This turnkey franchise package will provide you with everything that you need to get your business off the ground, including:

Proven business plan
Comprehensive training programme
Support from a local Jani-King office

The unit franchise is ideal for the entrepreneur that wants to enter the lucrative cleaning industry without breaking the bank. For a minimum investment of £20,000, you can begin your own fully functioning business with sizeable turnover potential.

Jani-King master franchise

Jani-King’s master franchise opportunity is the right choice for those that want to get their hands on a bigger chunk of the market. The package comes with the rights to an exclusive master territory, within which you can sell your own unit franchises to other budding entrepreneurs.

But that’s not all. You’ll also be given the blueprint for your own regional office, in which you can co-ordinate sales, operations and your business’ administration.

A unique cleaning franchise

The reason why a Jani-King franchise is so attractive to prospective franchisees is because of the unique concept that underpins its business model. Depending on which plan is purchased, Jani-King will provide you with an agreed amount of business each month.

Rather than expecting franchisees to go out and find their own business contracts, Jani-King takes away this stress and worry for their franchisees. This means that franchisees achieve profitability much sooner than they would if they had to research, nurture and convert leads into actual business themselves.

Jani-King franchisees also benefit from the support that a global business can provide. Administrative and back-office help is on hand, leaving franchisees free to focus on providing their customers with exceptional service and growing their business.

What do I need to become a Jani-King franchisee?

One of the best things about coming a Jani-King franchisee is that you can manage your development at your own pace. That freedom begins at the investment stage, when you choose between the Jani-King franchise packages, and carries on as you develop your business in the following years.

With this in mind, there is no definitive answer to the question of what you need to become a Jani-King franchisee. It completely depends on your business aspirations and the amount of responsibility that you want to take on.

What do I need to start a master franchise?

To start your own master franchise in a territory outside of the US, you are going to need to be able to cough up £193,828 to cover the initial franchise fee. To undertake a venture of this size, you are going to need some experience in managing major operations and business strategy.

What do I need to start a unit franchise?

Comparatively, starting your own unit franchise requires no specific business experience. As long as you’ve got an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to make a success out of your franchise, you’re halfway to joining the team at Jani-King.

Jani-King franchise example

Gerry Travers had been self-employed for years working as a banking contractor. Although Gerry liked being self-employed, he didn't like the amount of travel that was required as part of his job. For this reason, Gerry started to look for other opportunities and decided that commercial cleaning was a good career option.

Following research into several different industries, Gerry realised that the repeat business that came with running a commercial cleaning franchise was very appealing. After all, every commercial premises needs to be cleaned, and that makes it a pretty inexhaustible market.

So, Gerry was sold on commercial cleaning, but having never owned his own business before, he was unsure how to move forward. It was then that he came across the Jani-King cleaning franchise and was attracted to the support structure that was in place.

Also, the guaranteed contracts element of the franchise package meant that this was one of the most profitable franchises that Gerry had come across during his research. So, Gerry invested in a Jani-King plan and pledged to a long-term commitment to the franchise. Given the success that he has enjoyed while working as his own boss, he intends to invest further in the future.

In particular, Gerry has been impressed with the training, first-class support and potential for growth that Jani-King offers. He couldn’t be happier with the new lease of life that this franchise venture has given him.

Jani-King green cleaning

Jani-King is a cleaning franchise that is strongly committed to environmental standards. This is apparent from its product range right through to the research it undertakes into more sustainable approaches to cleaning.

If you become a Jani-King franchisee, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you are working for an ethically minded business. The eco-friendly product line that you have access to will also attract new clients that want to minimise their environmental footprint.

With the value that Jani-King offers to its franchisees, we wouldn’t find it surprising if you’re interested in becoming its latest business partner. More information can be found on the Jani-King listing page on our franchise directory.