Running a successful commercial cleaning franchise relies on many key factors: drive, determination and investment, to name just a few. Perhaps the most important element of ensuring positive growth is collaboration, between both the franchisor and franchisee, and the franchisees themselves.

It is highly important that a franchisee receives the correct level of support from the franchisor, and that help is always at hand if required. Unsurprisingly, it is of no benefit to anyone if the franchisee is left high and dry, wondering how to run their business.

Back up should come in many forms – in training packages, on the telephone, in person, in print and online. By solely relying on one of these methods, a franchisor can run the risk of depersonalisation and disengagement. Consequently, the result may be one of misinterpretation or a perceived lack of interest.

Equally, a franchisor can only support effectively when it knows the trials and tribulations its franchisees face and what’s working, or not working, for them. By creating an honest, two way dialogue, each invested party can tackle any issues head on.

At MCS, we always encourage talking, and try to create multiple venues for constructive conversations. Regular visits from our management team means that our partners always have face to face time to share their news and views, and that they can talk frankly and freely about their experiences.

Having an open dialogue does not just apply to the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Franchisees often face similar issues, so by collaborating with each other, they can thrash out problems, share experiences and get on the ground advice.

We encourage this method of working from an early stage, and from the moment someone enquires about opening a franchise with us, we put them in touch with our current partners. By encouraging free discussion, we strive to be a transparent, forward thinking and collaborative organisation that gets results.

If you would like to find out more about running an MCS franchise, please call one of our friendly team on: 0800 612 0437 or request a call back.