FranchiseeTraining & Support
A world-class team to help you build a path to success
From the moment you first enquire about opening a franchise with us, our industry-leading in-house business support teams kick into action and guide you every step of the way.
We provide you with comprehensive training and ongoing support with all aspects of your franchise, empowering you to build a thriving commercial cleaning and facilities management business under the highly respected NIC Local name.
It doesn’t matter whether or not you have any prior business, cleaning, or management experience. Our franchisees all come from a wide range of backgrounds, but share one similar trait: a hunger to be successful, which is cultivated by our unrivalled support systems.
Personalised 1-2-1 business mentoring from industry experts
Our tailored 1-2-1 business mentoring programme has been meticulously designed by the very best in the industry to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in sales, marketing, and business development.
Our immensely experienced team works intrinsically with you, tailoring their guidance to your specific needs and helping you develop effective strategies to attract and retain clients.
With our wraparound support, you will gain the confidence and expertise to maximise your business’ growth potential.
Unrivalled financial and business planning guidance
We recognise the importance of sound financial and business planning in building a successful franchise.
So our incredibly experienced experts will provide you with invaluable guidance and support in developing a rock-solid business plan. From setting realistic goals to forecasting revenue and expenses, we’ll guide you in developing a clear roadmap for success that you are comfortable in achieving.
Effective assistance with securing bank funding
Securing funding to open your franchise may sound like a daunting task, but with NIC Local, you’re not alone.
Our dedicated franchise support teams have established long-standing relationships with major bank providers, and they will assist you in successfully navigating the funding process.
More information can be found on our Financials page.
Dedicated field support teams help you win new business
Our dedicated field support teams are here to provide you with fully bespoke support in winning new clients and successfully delivering their contracted services.
They bring a genuinely unmatched wealth of franchise experience and expertise to the table, working closely with you to develop tailored strategies for client acquisition and service delivery. Their hands-on support ensures you have the necessary tools, knowledge and confidence to succeed on a day-to-day basis.
Don’t forget, unlike other Franchisors, this dedicated, in person, field support is with you for the lifetime of your Franchise. This is why our franchisees are so successful.
All-encompassing administrative support so you can focus on growth
We understand that administrative tasks can often be time-consuming, overwhelming, and difficult to stay on top of.
That’s why we offer a full suite of administrative support services to all franchisees. From invoicing and credit control, to health and safety processes, we handle all these essential tasks for you. It means you can focus on what’s really important to you: growing your business. This is one of the reasons why our franchisees are so successful.
Additionally, we provide exclusive access to new emerging and developing technologies that will streamline your operations and enhance efficiency. This will keep your business at the cutting edge of the industry, giving you a unique competitive advantage in the market. This is another reason why our franchisees are so successful.
Leveraging our brand reputation
As an NIC Local franchisee, you will benefit from the power of our market-leading brand. Our established reputation for quality and professionalism will give you a distinct advantage in attracting clients and building trust.
As well as over 50 years’ experience in the sector and 29 years’ senior management experience in franchise operations, our Group Chairman, John Spencer, was also a past Chairman of the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Moreover, our extensive network of accreditations, systems, and buying power enables you to target the higher-margin SME market effectively.
More information can be found on our Heritage page.
Intensive training before your business launches ensures you’re fully prepared
Before launching your business, you will undertake a comprehensive one-week training course at our head office in Leeds.
Carried out by industry-leading experts who have helped many franchisees build multi-million pound businesses with us, this training serves as a valuable introduction to the NIC Local business, allowing you to get to know the team and immerse yourself in our culture – it’s like joining one big family!
During the week you will receive in-depth training on all aspects of running your franchise. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident, well-prepared, and raring to go as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey with NIC Local.
Your training doesn’t stop there – we then provide you with a Business Development Manager who is with you for life and is there to help you grow and run your franchise successfully.
