How much does an Enviro Clean franchise cost?

Starting an Enviro Clean franchise requires an initial investment of £12,495 + VAT.

This gives you the equipment, training, products, marketing materials and support you need to get your franchise up and running, along with your own protected trading territory.

What's included in the £12,495 + VAT?

Your initial franchise investment includes:

• An exclusive, protected postcode territory
• Full initial training, plus ongoing training and support
• Detailed product, cleaning and training guides
• Access to Circle, our online franchise platform where you can find resources, guides and support, as well as connect with other franchise owners
• Professional cleaning machinery and equipment
• Branded uniform
• Your initial stock of exclusive Enviro Clean cleaning products
• Marketing materials, including leaflets and business cards
• Support with digital marketing, including Facebook advertising
• Professional Enviro Clean vehicle livery

There's a lot included in the initial investment, but this is only a summary. For a full breakdown of exactly what you get, take a look at our What's Included guide.

Do I need £12,495 + VAT in savings?

Not necessarily.

We know that £12,495 + VAT is a significant amount of money, and most people don't have that much sitting in their bank account ready to invest in a business. In fact, over 70% of our franchisees didn't have the full amount available upfront.

That's why funding is something we discuss early on.

We work with trusted funding partners who can help you explore your options and guide you through the application process. Depending on your circumstances, this can include support with business planning, cash flow forecasting and funding applications.

There isn't one funding option that works for everyone, so the important thing is understanding what's available and what would be realistic for you.

What else do I need to budget for?

The £12,495 + VAT franchise investment covers the core elements of getting your franchise started, but you'll also need to budget for the normal costs of running a business.

These can include:

• A suitable vehicle, if you don't already have one
• Fuel
• Vehicle insurance
• Business insurance
• Accounting and bookkeeping
• Phone and data costs
• Other day-to-day business expenses

The exact amount you'll need will depend on your circumstances and how you choose to operate your business.

You don't have to work all of this out on your own. During the franchise process, we'll talk you through the likely costs involved so you can understand the level of investment you'll need before making a decision.

What does the ongoing franchise fee cover?

Once you're up and running, there's a monthly management service fee that helps fund the ongoing support, systems, products and marketing available to you as an Enviro Clean franchisee.

Your monthly fee includes:

• The right to trade under the Enviro Clean brand
• Access to our professional products, systems and processes
• Monthly one-to-one mentoring and performance reviews
• National marketing campaigns and digital promotions
• Ongoing training, workshops and product updates
• Access to our franchise portal, digital tools and reporting systems
• Continued access to our exclusive product range

You're not simply paying to use the Enviro Clean name. You're joining an established franchise with the training, equipment, systems, products, marketing and support already in place. The aim is to give you a proven framework to build your own business, rather than having to figure everything out from scratch.

Is an Enviro Clean franchise worth the investment?

That's something only you can decide.

The £12,495 + VAT initial investment, ongoing monthly fee and additional running costs are important to consider alongside the potential income from the business.

The next question is naturally: what could you actually earn?