Q&A: Does Green Machine Franchise in the UK?

Cara Squires, writer

Published at 31/01/2022, Updated on 04/05/2022 , Reading time: 5 min

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At Green Machine, cleaning is the name of the game. Green Machine retail cleaning, office cleaning and industrial cleaning services are highly rated across the country by the cleaning franchise’s happy clients. If you’re interested in joining a booming, ever-expanding industry in 2022 - and you’re interested in doing it with a highly successful franchise - keep reading. Find out everything you need to know in order to invest with this contract cleaning business.

There are a few types of cleaning franchise in the UK, and Green Machine is, in particular, a commercial cleaning franchise. Green Machine specialist cleaning services are mainly deployed in public/office/industrial spaces, and as such have been even more in-demand post-COVID, at a time when hygiene is extremely important. The cleaning and hygiene industry employs almost a million people as of last count [British Cleaning Council], and you could become one of them.

Does Green Machine franchise in the UK?

If a career running a Green Machine franchise appeals, you’ll be pleased to know that yes, Green Machine does franchise in the UK. The company is all about innovation, from its green and eco-friendly approach to cleaning services to its dedication to ensuring that everyone has a great experience with the brand - customers, employees and franchisees alike. This means that you’ll receive huge amounts of support as a franchisee, and that you’ll be a part of positive environmental changes to the cleaning industry.

We are a one-stop solution for truly environmentally friendly commercial cleaning and are passionate about our ethos and delivering a great service. This is [an amazing chance to start] managing your own successful commercial cleaning business. We have been working with a BFA affiliated specialist consultant to ensure a prosperous business model. - Green Machine

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The history of Green Machine contract cleaning services

Green Machine office cleaning services first began to be offered in 2012, and the business was originally run out of founder Jerome Rellis’s home-based office in Burnham-on-Sea. Ever since the year of its founding, Jerome’s (and Co-Founder Michelle’s) business has grown and developed, and today, Green Machine is “an extremely profitable and customer-service-based commercial cleaning business” [Green Machine]. Commercial contract cleaning services offered by Green Machine in 2022 include:

Dental surgery cleaning
Doctor surgery cleaning
Other healthcare cleaning
Office/workplace cleaning
Retail cleaning
Other specialist cleaning services in the commercial sphere

Most uniquely, Green Machine is what it says on the tin. It’s a green, eco-friendly solution that seeks to change the current cleaning industry into a more sustainable version of itself. You can become a part of this positive environmental transformation by joining the Green Machine network as a franchisee, and if you do, you’ll be supported every step of the way…

Jerome and Michelle are both totally committed to helping you own and operate your own successful franchise business, with experienced help and support every step of the way from day one. The Green Machine business model is tried & tested. - Green Machine

Start a franchise in the commercial cleaning industry with a Green Machine business

If starting a Green Machine commercial cleaning franchise is only becoming increasingly appealing to you as you learn more about the company’s journey across the past decade, keep reading. The answers to the three questions that are listed below will tell you everything you need to know in order to make a fully-informed franchise investment with Green Machine...

1. How do you go about becoming a Green Machine franchisee?

You can visit Green Machine’s dedicated franchise website for more information about the package and contact details. Note, before you make contact, that the ideal Green Machine franchisee doesn’t need previous industry experience, but should be communicative, self-motivated, good with people and passionate about the provision of excellent service. They should also be driven and determined to succeed.

2. How much do you need to invest?

You’ll need to make an initial franchise investment of £21,000, covering £16,000 in fees for the franchise licence, territory and training, £4,000 in fees for the telesales launch of your Green Machine franchise, £500 in fees for a three-month-long Google AdWords campaign and £500 in fees for the launch of a dedicated web page.

Optional extras that you might also choose to cover include IT equipment (a one-off charge of £500), a vehicle on a three-year lease plan (£500 per month), vehicle signage and branding (a one-off charge of £500). You’ll also need between £20,000 to £30,000 of working capital, which will cover things like marketing, bookkeeping, etc.

3. What do you get for your investment?

As with most investments, Green Machine will provide you with a comprehensive franchise package post-investment, covering training and support in a number of areas and fully equipping you for franchise success. You’ll be provided with a bespoke franchise business development plan, a detailed franchise operations manual and an essential start-up pack. You’ll also have access to advice from a digital marketing expert, a wide range of business management support and a comprehensive combination of business software support.

Plus, as Green Machine wants all franchisees to get off to the best possible start, the franchise package includes new business inquiries to “to be arranged for you in Year One” [Green Machine]. Businesses within your operational territory will be targeted, and you will then meet the customer, produce a tender and seal the deal.

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With Green Machine franchise opportunities, you could be running your own business in no time

Hopefully, you now know as much as you need to about whether running a Green Machine industrial cleaning franchise is the right choice for you. If you love the idea of entering the cleaning sector but you’re not sure Green Machine is the right fit, why not stay on Point Franchise and continue your research? Find out how to make a career change with a cleaning franchise, discover the top 10 cleaning franchises in the UK and browse the site’s wide range of cleaning franchise investment opportunities.