Franchise businesses have been thriving across the UK in recent years. Over the past decade, the number of franchises has increased by 25%, and they now contribute more than £17 billion to the UK economy.
Specialist oven cleaning service in Ashby
Looking at these numbers, it’s no surprise that more and more people are looking at investing in a franchise. But if you are thinking about joining a franchise network, there are some key questions you’ll have to wrestle with.
No doubt you’ll be wondering whether it’s a viable career path – whether you’re going to secure a stable income and build your business for the long term, for instance. And these are essential questions to ask yourself.
But you’ll also need to think about which franchise opportunity is right for you. After all, franchises cover a wide range of industries, from restaurants and cafes to gyms and nurseries. So, which offers you the best chance of success?
In this post, I want to explain why I think joining a successfully established oven cleaning franchise should be your top choice if you’re looking to start your own business. Having seen my own oven cleaning franchise go from strength to strength over the last 30+ years, I want to share with you the 7 main advantages I’ve identified in the oven cleaning franchise model.
7 Biggest Advantages of Joining an established Oven Cleaning Franchise
1. Strong growth potential
Starting your own business is an exciting time – but it can also feel like a leap in the dark. You’re making a bet on yourself, and that should be a source of real pride. But like all gambles, you have to be aware of the risks.
That’s why one of your main questions should be: am I confident that my prospective business will flourish? Is there evidence to say that I’m making a sensible investment in my future?
Well, with a successful oven cleaning franchise, the answer to both these questions is a resounding yes.
Firstly, that’s because the cleaning industry is a robust, resilient and fast-growing part of the UK economy – and has been for many years. The industry has seen continuous year-on-year growth over the past ten years and is now one of the top ten employers in the UK.
And with 90% of the UK’s cleaning businesses employing 10 or fewer people, it’s an industry that’s extremely welcoming to new entrants.
Finally, by choosing to invest in an established oven cleaning franchise rather than going independent, you can make it even easier for your new business to thrive – you’ll have a proven business plan to work with and dedicated training to get you started.
2. Job satisfaction
There are many reasons why people start their own business, and the independence that comes with being your own boss is unsurprisingly at the top of the list. But research shows that as many as 29% of small business owners want to do meaningful work and feel passionate about what they do.
I fully appreciate that, on the face of it, this might not seem like something that applies to oven cleaning. But in fact, after three decades of working with Ovenu franchisees all over the UK, Australia and elsewhere, I’ve seen just how much satisfaction people get from the work.
Firstly, that’s because you’re providing an extremely valuable service – and you get to see the immediate impact it has on your customers. You’re helping them to maintain a clean and healthy home and restoring an essential appliance to pristine condition, something that most people react to with deep gratitude.
There is another easily overlooked aspect – oven cleaning keeps people safe. Hard as it might be to believe, one in five house fires are caused by dirty ovens. By offering a reliable and effective oven cleaning service, you’re helping to protect people from this significant danger.
If you’re looking for a business opportunity that won’t just offer you independence but will also help you make a positive impact on society, oven cleaning is an option you shouldn’t overlook.
3. Flexible schedule
For some people, working 9 to 5 is just like the song says – it’ll drive you crazy if you let it.
If you chafe against that kind of inflexible structure, you’re most likely attracted by the prospect of being your own boss. After all, running your own business gives you control over your schedule, right?
Well, actually it depends. Some businesses still come with strict time demands. You might find that running a traditional brick-and-mortar shop, for example, locks you into long hours or specific opening times, leaving little room for the flexibility you hoped for.
An industry leading oven cleaning franchise, on the other hand, offers maximum control over your schedule. Because it’s a mobile service, you don’t need to be tied to a specific location at set times. You can arrange appointments to fit your lifestyle – whether that’s working fewer days per week, starting your day later, or taking time off during school holidays.
So, if flexibility is your top priority, an oven cleaning franchise may well be the perfect fit.
4. Economies of scale
In some ways, success in business is simple – does your revenue exceed your costs? Or, in even more basic terms: do you make more money than you spend?
With this in mind, one straightforward way to boost your chances of success is to reduce your costs, lowering your break-even point.
This is easier said than done, of course. But it’s yet another benefit that the franchise model offers. By investing in a franchise, you’ll get immediate access to economies of scale – the cost efficiencies that come from buying in bulk.
Take cleaning supplies, for example. At Ovenu, we bulk buy everything from cleaning supplies to scourers, cloths and face masks. The savings we secure are then passed on to our franchisees, reducing their overheads to just £6 per job – far less than an independent business could secure.
The same concept applies to our marketing efforts. Each franchisee contributes a small fee to our national marketing budget – an amount that wouldn’t stretch very far if each person had to spend it independently. But once this is pooled together from over 100 members of our network, it can be used to deliver powerful, effective and coordinated marketing campaigns that benefit every single member.
5. Community support
As the saying goes, there’s safety in numbers. And that’s just as true in the world of business. Being able to draw on the support of others – their knowledge, their insight or their practical experience – can be invaluable, especially in the early days of your business.
Unfortunately, for those who choose to go independent, building a strong network can take time. You may find yourself lacking guidance in challenging moments. And while this can ultimately build resilience, it comes with major risks, as well as added stress.
By joining a world-class oven cleaning franchise, you’ve got a built-in support system from day one. It’s not just about the dedicated training you’ll receive – here at Ovenu, we offer an intensive five-day course that includes working with real Ovenu clients. There’s also the community of fellow franchisees that you can rely on for advice in trying times.
And don’t overlook the extensive operations manual all our franchisees receive, providing a veritable encyclopaedia of oven cleaning knowledge we’ve built up over the past three decades.
With this extensive support network on hand from your very first day as a business owner, you’ll be well-placed to thrive.
6. Exclusive trading territory
One of the challenges of running a small business is defining your territory. Especially for businesses that rely on visiting your customers’ homes to provide a service – like oven cleaning, for example – you’ll need to target an area that is small enough for you to travel around easily but large enough to give you a solid customer base.
The question for new business owners is: how on earth do you go about doing this?
Well, if you invest in a leading oven cleaning franchise, the answer is that you don’t have to. (If you invest in the right oven cleaning franchise, that is!) Here at Ovenu, we assign all new franchisees an exclusive franchise trading territory that is allocated using a sophisticated, data-driven approach. We look at the demographics of a specific area, from population size to age and socio-economic grouping, in order to determine its earning potential with great precision.
This approach ensures that our new franchisees that they’re being set up for success, with a defined territory that will provide a solid customer base.
7. Powerful branding
There’s a harsh truth that every new business needs to confront: nobody knows who you are.
Your name doesn’t ring any bells, you don’t have a swathe of positive reviews to point to, and your online presence is probably rudimentary at best. Needless to say, that makes attracting your first customers a real uphill struggle!
But there is one major exception to this rule: new franchise locations. That’s because, by investing in a franchise, you’re not just buying a proven business model and exclusive equipment. You’re also getting something truly invaluable: an identity.
Ovenu, I’m proud to say, is a name and a brand that has national visibility. Add the 45,000+ satisfied customers across the country to the prominent media appearances and you’ve got a recipe for powerful brand recognition that new franchisees can benefit from immediately.
Get in touch to secure the Ovenu advantage
The decision whether to invest in a franchise – and which franchise opportunity is right for you – is one of the most important you can make. To say the stakes are high is an understatement. Making the right decision could help lay the foundation for long-term success for your business.
In this post, I’ve tried to highlight the 7 key advantages an oven cleaning franchise offers for an aspiring business owner. Whether you’re now fully convinced and ready to make the leap or just want to learn more about what it means to be an Ovenu franchisee, get in touch today. Our expert team is on hand to answer your questions and outline the benefits our franchise network can offer.
