Anyone own a cleaning franchise?

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I am thinking of doing this with a friend as there is a severe lack of cleaners (can't get a private one for love nor money and no franchises currently operating).

Would appreciate any advice or franchises to be wary of! So far I've looked at Time for You and Merry Maids both of which look quite professional.

Why does it have to be a franchise -can't you just start up a company of your own?

I had Molly Maid round for a quote and it was horrendously expensive and very inflecible.

It may be worth actually starting by advertising your services on Gumtree to check on demand.