[Rogue Trader]

Im interested to see who has bought Ians franchising package and how it has worked for you.

[boshravie]

Im interested to see who has bought Ians franchising package and how it has worked for you.

Me 
And yes it works for me, its like anything in life the more effort you put it to it, the better result you get. Its very important to choose the right man/woman for your franchisee.

[Smudgeoff Cleaning Services]

At what stage in your business did you go for this?

I am interested but feel my business is too young at only 2 years.

What sort of money do you get for a franchise?

cheers Darren

[boshravie]

At what stage in your business did you go for this?

I am interested but feel my business is too young at only 2 years.

What sort of money do you get for a franchise?

cheers Darren

After 13 years of trading, we are well established in our area in terms of excellent service. 

[Darranvps]

Me

And just signed up our FIRST COMMERCIAL FRANCHISEE in Liverpool!

I can highly recommend it.

[Smudgeoff Cleaning Services]

That answers my question 2 years big no no.

Thanks Darren

[Darranvps]

We've only been trading two years and 3 month's

[Smudgeoff Cleaning Services]

Very well done, that's what id love to do..

Can I give you a call tomorrow at some point Rhinoman.

Many thanks darren

[Darranvps]

Hi
Call me anytime between 08.00 - 12 noon as I will be in meetings all afternoon.

07766243171

[richywilts]

darran what company have u signed up as ur first in liverpool

[Darranvps]

Somebody somebody T/A Purple Rhino Window Cleaning

Liverpool Today...............

The whole of the UK tomorrow................

[Roy Cauldery]

Sounds like Mr Wilts is worried

[Rogue Trader]

anyone else?

 My main issue with the this model is having to provide each franchisee with their work (which the majority of francisors dont do)

Is this what you have to do to sell a window cleaning franchise?

For those who have used this package and sold a franchise/s tell us what has happened warts and all.

[mikecam]

I'm totally confused reading this thread. I initially thought that the OP was asking who has bought an Ian Lancaster franchise and how are you doing with it? BUt based upon replies and subsequent repiles it appears that people (\boshravie and purple rhino) are answering...yes we've followed his business model and franchisee methods and we've franchised out too. To make things easy for a simpleton like me, what are we talking about here.....
A) i've bought an Ian Lancaster franchise...................
or
B) I'm following Ian Lancasters franchise method and i have franchisees
??

[Rogue Trader]

As the first post states "Ian Lancasters franchising package" NOT "Ian Lancasters franchise"

why would a CIU member buy a franchise?

i dont want an answer to this question so pls dont answer 

My main issue with the this model is having to provide each franchisee with their work (which the majority of francisors dont do)

Is this what you have to do to sell a window cleaning franchise?

For those who have used this package and sold a franchise/s tell us what has happened warts and all.

[poleman]

BOTTOM LINE...whats the profit margin!!!

[mikecam]

As the first post states "Ian Lancasters franchising package" NOT "Ian Lancasters franchise"

why would a CIU member buy a franchise?

i dont want an answer to this question so pls dont answer 

I understand your question now. So i will not aswer why any CIU member would wat to buy a franchise.

My main issue with the this model is having to provide each franchisee with their work (which the majority of francisors dont do)

Is this what you have to do to sell a window cleaning franchise?

For those who have used this package and sold a franchise/s tell us what has happened warts and all.

Are you stupid or something? If a franchise package does not include providing work then what exactly do you think your potential franchise package is selling, your name and know how? If thats the case then you may as well go and buy one of the overpriced window cleaning rounds and spend a year trying to pay for it, then another year to get your money back !!!
 The window cleaning game is full of smart arses right from the Porsche driving, magazine promoting, wanna get the info out to the lads type guys right throught to the more neaderthal..i can get £20 quid an hour for this work and pay someone £6.50 per hour. And thats why we get dumb questions like..do i have to pay when it rains and they don;t work, can i have a nil hours contract?
 Only one winner, and it won't be anyone responding to this type of crap.

[richard jagger]

Snap, Mikecan . I agree with you on this one.

[anderclean]

supplying all the work the franchisee needs or wants is what makes Ian Lancaster deal unusually unique.
It also keeps the franchisee contracted to pay a 20% royalty fee to the franchisor.

Ian is completely transparent about how this all works and is the best person to talk too.
Of course he won't give you every thing for free, he's in business, not a secret millionaire philanthropist.

I bought his package about 2 years ago and was money well spent.

And it works...

[boshravie]

supplying all the work the franchisee needs or wants is what makes Ian Lancaster deal unusually unique.
It also keeps the franchisee contracted to pay a 20% royalty fee to the franchisor.

Ian is completely transparent about how this all works and is the best person to talk too.
Of course he won't give you every thing for free, he's in business, not a secret millionaire philanthropist.

I bought his package about 2 years ago and was money well spent.

And it works...

Exactly 

All I can tell you guys that Ian’s  franchisee model is the best thing I did for my business.
My franchisee paid me upfront fee and within 6 months he got his fee back  buy earning from day one and he is more than happy to pay me the 20% royalty Why? Because he know if he loose a customer due to moving or ext…  we  will supply him with a new customer instantly . We constantly getting new customers because the way we advertise as well as we are a well known brand in our area, therefore my franchisee is well happy.
 
This is why a franchisee is the best root to go for  people who are not business person or having a fear of starting a new business.

But I can say this, running a franchisee is not for every one.