Minster Cleaning Services is one of the UK's longest-established commercial cleaning networks, built on a management franchise model rather than a traditional retail format. For anyone looking at a recession-resistant B2B sector with recurring contracts, this is a brand worth a closer look.
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Minster Cleaning Services Franchise
Management franchise in commercial cleaning: build a team, run a territory, skip the mop.
£20,000
franchise fee
£35,000
personal capital
£20kk
investment
40
UK locations
How much does a Minster Cleaning Services franchise cost?
Franchise fee
Amount paid when signing the contract
£20,000
Personal capital
Own funds required to complete the financing
£35,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£20,000
Ongoing royalty
7%
Contract term
5 years
Locations in the country
40
Locations worldwide
40
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 1982
- Units in the market
- 40
- Locations
- 40
- Type of business
- Commercial cleaning management franchise (B2B)
- Company
- Minster Cleaning Services Limited
Fact sheet
The right questions before you start
How the Minster Cleaning franchise model works
Minster Cleaning does not operate shops or mop floors itself — franchise partners run a local commercial cleaning business, securing contracts with offices, schools and other organisations within a large, exclusive territory. Franchisees build and manage teams of cleaning operatives and account managers who deliver the day-to-day service, while the franchisee focuses on business development, client relationships and overseeing operations. It is this management focus, rather than hands-on cleaning, that defines the Minster approach.
Why the network has lasted more than four decades
Founded in 1982 by Alan Haigh, who remains company chairman, Minster has been a full member of the British Franchise Association since 1992 and picked up a bronze bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year award in 2021. The network spans over 40 branches across the UK, with group turnover reported at well over £40 million. Franchisees typically stay with the brand for around 17 years on average, which says a lot about the durability of the territories and the ongoing support structure behind them.
Costs, royalties and contract terms
The initial start-up cost advertised by Minster is £20,000 plus VAT, covering the licence fee, territory rights, IT equipment, training and a marketing launch package. On top of this, a minimum of £35,000 working capital plus personal drawings is required before trading. Costs can vary by territory — for example, a specific Leicestershire opportunity has been advertised at £28,225 plus VAT plus working capital, reflecting differences in territory size and value. Existing branches that come up for resale carry a separate £10,000 plus VAT resale fee, in addition to the purchase price agreed for that business.
On royalties, Minster offers a notable incentive for new, greenfield territories: 0% management fee on monthly branch turnover for the first 12 months of trading, moving to 7% thereafter. Franchise agreements run for an initial term of 5 years, with an automatic right of renewal for an unlimited duration, giving franchisees long-term security over their territory.
Quanto costa aprire un franchising Minster Cleaning?
Il costo di avvio dichiarato dal sito ufficiale è di £20,000 più IVA, comprensivo di licenza, territorio, attrezzatura IT, formazione e lancio marketing. A questo si aggiunge un capitale circolante minimo di £35,000. I costi possono variare in base al territorio scelto, come mostrato da offerte specifiche pubblicate dal franchisor.
Come funziona nella pratica il modello di franchising Minster Cleaning?
Non si tratta di pulire personalmente: i franchisee gestiscono un territorio esclusivo, acquisiscono contratti con aziende e organizzazioni locali, e coordinano squadre di operatori di pulizia. È un ruolo di management e sviluppo commerciale, supportato dal centro operativo centrale di Minster.
Quali requisiti servono per diventare franchisee Minster Cleaning?
Il franchisor cerca persone con capacità di gestione di team, determinazione, resilienza e ambizione di crescita. Non è richiesta esperienza pregressa nel settore pulizie, ma è utile un background in gestione di persone o business development, poiché il ruolo è prevalentemente manageriale.
Che supporto offre Minster Cleaning ai propri franchisee?
Il franchisor fornisce formazione iniziale, assistenza nella transizione dal lavoro dipendente, e supporto continuo su operations, marketing, IT e contabilità tramite il Network Support Centre. È inoltre disponibile un responsabile operativo con oltre 35 anni di esperienza nel settore.
Quanti punti vendita ha la rete Minster Cleaning nel Regno Unito?
Secondo fonti ufficiali, la rete conta oltre 40 filiali nel Regno Unito, con un fatturato di gruppo superiore ai £40 milioni. Il marchio opera esclusivamente sul mercato britannico, senza evidenze di espansione internazionale nelle fonti ufficiali consultate.
Sources and data verification
The figures on this page come from the following sources:
- Minster Franchise - sito ufficiale (homepage) (2025)
- Minster Franchise - Financials (2024)
- Minster Franchise - Supported each step of the way (2024)
- Minster Franchise - Truly supported (2024)
- Minster Franchise - Marketing matters (2022)
- Minster Franchise - Why Minster Cleaning? (2025)
- Minster Franchise - Available locations
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