Cleaning franchises are a smart investment in any market. Every business needs the support of cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance services. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15 percent increase in demand for commercial cleaning and janitorial services over the next 10 years. The cleaning market is stable, because every commercial business has an ongoing need for cleaning services and equipment maintenance. In the residential sector, consumer spending on cleaning services remains strong. Even in a recession, consumers are willing to pay others to provide housecleaning services. This can be attributed to today’s busy lifestyles, families with more than one working parent, and an increase in activities outside the home.
Cleaning franchises provide services you can feel good about. By investing in a cleaning franchise, you are helping a business and the people who work there thrive in a clean, safe environment. You are contributing to a sustainable planet by offering environmental cleanup services and green technology. You will be helping busy families maintain a cleaner house and allow them to spend more time with their kids. You can help businesses maintain fleet vehicles and other equipment to improve worker safety. Investing in and owning a cleaning franchise does not mean you perform the services. You would be responsible for maintaining the business operations, including staffing, coordinating day-to-day managers, marketing assistance and serving as a liaison between the operation of the business and the franchise company.
Types of cleaning franchises include cleaning companies, sanitation services, and maintenance services for residences and businesses. MaidPro is an example of a full-service cleaning company that offers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly housecleaning services. However, cleaning franchises are not limited to housekeeping. Fire and water restoration services like PuroClean help businesses and residences clean up after emergencies, and remove mold and mildew. The Honey Do service provides services to residential customers who do not have the time or expertise to complete home repairs and home improvement projects. America’s Swimming Pool Company helps homeowners and businesses maintain, clean and service their pools.
In recent years, technology to support cleaning and maintenance services has improved dramatically. The explosion of green technology, environmentally friendly cleaners and energy efficient machinery indicate this industry is poised for economic growth and job creation. Businesses and consumers are already willing to pay for cleaning and maintenance services. If businesses can select a more environmentally sustainable, green technology, it reflects well on the business itself. The economic benefit is also clear — new technologies are starting to help pay for themselves in reduced maintenance cost. Homeowners have become increasingly aware of the environmental effects of chemicals and are also willing to pay for more friendly and green cleaning solutions.
Regardless of the type of cleaning franchise you choose to invest in, you will be helping others. Parents will have more time with their families when your company cleans their house. Businesses will have a cleaner and safer environment when you provide regular cleaning and maintenance solutions. A new franchise business opens in the U.S. every 8 minutes. Will yours be next?