Commercial Cleaning Franchise Information

The commercial cleaning industry is one of the fastest growing and most productive occupations to invest in. Not only is this industry consistently profitable it is also recession proof and highly stable during times of economic slowdown. This ensures the cleaning market in the US will continue to grow at a steady rate for a good reason – there is always dirt and in today's busy world people have less and less time to clean their offices, homes and businesses themselves.
 

Interesting Facts About the Commercial Cleaning Franchise Industry

• The Commercial Cleaning industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the US, valued at $80 billion in 2008, and expected to grow to $155.3 billion by 2010.(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
   
• Furthermore, the fastest growing occupation for the next decade is that of a professional cleaning specialist.
   
• Finally, franchise cleaning companies account for 10 percent of the total market in the US.
   
• The commercial cleaning franchise industry is highly stable and recession proof according to industry analysts
   
• Office buildings continue to dominate the largest segment of the cleaning industry- 31.6% worldwide through until 2012 

What should I know about the commercial cleaning franchise industry?

Commercial cleaning businesses therefore have a ready-made market to indulge in, and starting a franchise in this area is certainly an option for many businessmen and women looking for a good return on their franchise.

Office cleaning and commercial cleaning can involve a lot of work and elbow-grease, although as a franchisee, you would more likely be organizing others and running the business than actually scrubbing toilets. Nevertheless, knowledge of the industry is invaluable to anybody looking to make a success of their chosen franchise.

Commercial cleaning is "hugely profitable" according to one franchising industry leader (Jani-King) which claims that anybody looking for a home-based management franchise, which doesn't involve getting hands on with the grime of the industry, should sign up to a commercial cleaning franchise to capitalize on the situation with office buildings continuing to comprise the largest commercial cleaning segment until 2010.

Despite the large turnover of the industry, organising the cleaning of offices and workplaces is not suited to everyone. Potential franchisees should consider carefully the risks and benefits associated with the franchise sector, before committing themselves.

Research, both on the industry and financially, is invaluable and an essential part of the franchisee's successful career path. Experts suggest scanning the internet and making enquiries into the market before any other decision is made, as well as making sure you discuss you funding situation with your financial advisor to determine exactly what area and level you can afford to join the market at.

Good franchisees also need to evaluate themselves and discern whether they are suited to the role they have chosen. Good managers need to have excellent personal and communications skills, as well as the ability to juggle several business-related tasks at the same time.