Cleaning Franchises

Poppies Cleaning Service Franchise

Services include regular housework, one-off/spring cleaning services, laundry and ironing, light commercial cleaning, independent living assistance, temporary help, moving home and second home services.

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Min. investment

£23,000 +VAT

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Funding support

Assistance available
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Coverage

UK
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Franchise Fees

N/A
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Level of expertise

Beginner to Senior

About Poppies Cleaning Service

Founded in 1980, Poppies became the UK’s first domestic cleaning service franchise just four years later in 1984. The existing network of franchisees is creating over 500 jobs and delivering high-quality cleaning to 6,000+ homes in the UK on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. One of Poppies’ unique selling points is that it is headed up by its most successful franchisee, Chris Wootton. Ready to capitalise on this opportunity? Take a look at more details below. 

What They Offer

Poppies Cleaning Services has identified a market opportunity by seeing that an ever growing number of people wish to have a clean and hygienic home but not at the expense of valuable time spent with friends and family.

This is why the Poppies services are perfectly tailored around clients’ bespoke needs and lifestyle. This is done through services which include regular housework, one-off/spring cleaning services, laundry and ironing, light commercial cleaning, independent living assistance, temporary help, moving home and second home services.

The Franchise Offering

Poppies offers a management franchise opportunity to individuals who are ready to grab it with both hands. The process from start to finish includes: discussing the opportunity through a transparent, two-way process of getting to know each other. You will therefore need to reach out and request the franchise opportunity prospectus. There will also be the opportunity to speak with the team and ask them any questions you may have.

The second step is to secure your investment. Third, you will need to create a business plan. Luckily, the brand will work with you at every stage to create a detailed business plan. This will take into account your circumstances and a strategy to ensure you have sufficient capital for when you’re ready to expand. Next up, you will undergo extensive training, ensuring you’re fully equipped with the tools and knowledge you need to build your business. But support doesn’t stop there. As part of their “buddy programme”, all new franchisees are carefully paired with an existing business owner to empower you with the support and confidence to make your future in the Poppies family a success. Finally, you will be ready to launch your business. Here, you’ll get help with all aspects, including the business launch, sales and even marketing. There is also ongoing training and support to help with the changing needs of your business.

You can choose from single unit and multi-territory operators. Poppies has an impressive infrastructure, having embraced technology. ”Poppies is more than just a cleaning franchise. It is a relationship franchise, a technology franchise and a customer service franchise.”

You’ll be able to benefit from the brand’s strong and established reputation in the domestic cleaning market. The brand also prides itself on operating ethically, giving its workforce an environment that is safe, secure, flexible and rewarding.  To this end, all cleaners are employed with benefits including paid holidays, sick days and career advancement.

Perhaps the best part of all this is that you can start your business from home and open an office later as you grow. You’ll work in an exclusive area, too. What’s more is that you’ll be able to enjoy a regular, recurring and stable income. Finally, their technology, systems and processes make this a business that’s simple to operate and control. Your admin is minimised and the bespoke business management system lets you focus on providing a stellar service and enjoying stellar growth.

The typical Poppies growth journey involves the following phases: launch, premises, growth and maturity. As a final stage, you may wish to either extend your business or sell it as a viable asset. 

Who Are They Looking For?

Poppies are looking for ambitious people with the vision, determination and passion to lead a team and deliver the best customer service.

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The Cost

The total investment required to start your cleaning business with Poppies is approximately £23,000 + VAT. This figure also takes into account the working capital you will need as you establish the business. In return, you will become the exclusive owner of a large Poppies operational territory; get assistance in creating a detailed business plan; and receive everything you need to start your new business, including ongoing training and support to help ensure you thrive from day one. Impressively, the brand boasts a combined turnover of over £5 million.

Funding

Owing to the success of Poppies franchisees over the years, the parent brand boasts excellent working relationships with high street lenders, if you require help to secure funding for your franchise. What this translates into is that you can get started with as little as £8,250 liquid capital, subject to your status and financial history.

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Training and Support

Training and support provided by Poppies is detailed, comprehensive and thorough. THe induction training course will teach you about daily operations and making the Poppies business model work for you. After induction training, you’ll spend a minimum of one week shadowing a franchisee. The purpose of this is to help you diversify your skill set while picking up their experience and tips.

You will also be personally mentored by Poppies’ Managing Director, Chris Wootton, who is the most successful franchisee in Poppies history. You won’t go wrong having this type of mentorship as you’ll be learning from the best.

As mentioned above, new franchisees are matched with a suitable existing business owner as part of the formal “buddy programme”. This means you will never be alone on your journey.

The ongoing support for ongoing development will include training and support on recruiting for your Poppies franchise, marketing, local PR, digital campaigns (a fully managed six-month social media and SEO campaign to help you get found online), help with staff recruitment, specialist support (including HR, legal, tax, VAT) and a 24/7 helpline for expert advice. 

But that’s far from all. You will also get full IT setup, a Poppies app and bespoke software. You will also gain full access to the Poppies Training Academy – an online portal with multiple modules designed to meet your changing needs as you develop the business. There is also the vastly collaborative network of current franchisees that you can always lean on to help you grow. 

There are also regular franchisee workshops, one-to-one coaching, business review and planning meetings, quarterly away days featuring external expert speakers, plus an annual Poppies conference.

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Next Steps

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