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arol Stewart- Gill formed Dublcheck in 1993 in Chester, when a change in life circumstances meant that her family needed an additional income stream. One of the first ideas that came into Carol’s head was commercial cleaning. As Carol explains, “I thought wow, it can’t be that difficult. So out I went, knocked on doors and eventually got my first contract.” Before long, that single contract had quickly multiplied into many more. Realising she needed outside help, Carol turned to franchising as the obvious solution. After bringing on its first franchisee to keep up with demand, Dublcheck saw its client numbers soar even higher. “Once we began franchising, we just kept getting more and more cleaning contracts. We stood out from the crowd because our franchisees have a genuine interest, through their investment, to ensure that the clients are happy,” Carol points out. AWARD-WINNING GROWTH It turned into a virtuous circle as Dublcheck’s expanding client base and commitment to delivering revenue enabled it to attract franchisees from across the UK. In a short time, Dublcheck grew from a single franchise to, in 1999, being recognised by Richard Branson’s Virgin Fast Track 100 – a prestigious award for the fastest-growing companies in the UK. The company, a full BFAmember, has since gone from strength to strength, with hundreds of franchisees coming through its doors and benefiting from tens of millions in cleaning revenue. FLEXIBLE MODEL Dublcheck, with its humble origins, pioneered a unique system that secures guaranteed initial turnover for its franchisees. It’s the franchise where you don’t need to be able to sell – Dublcheck obtains all the business for you, so you know exactly what turnover to expect. You can start with a minimum turnover of £20,000 per annum if you want to run your business hands-on while keeping the security of your current position. Alternatively, you can purchase up to £160,000 per annum if you want to operate a management business. Dublcheck’s variable investment levels (starting from £21,540including VAT) give franchisees the flexibility to run a fully hands-on business, a partly managed business with some hands-on involvement, or a wholly managed business, depending on their skills, ambitions, and work-life balance needs. With initial training and ongoing support from Dublcheck’s head office, the benefits of a Dublcheck franchise are clear. With franchises available across the UK, why not take the step to becoming your own boss with Dublcheck? Paul Benjamin [email protected] 0800 317 236 C Established: 1993 Number of outlets: 65 Locations of units: UK Total Investment: £21,540.00– £81,540.00 depending on desired turnover FRANCH I SE OVERV I EW Carol welcomes new franchisee, Lisa Carol at franchisee training Dublcheck’s secret to rapid growth C L E A N I N G Founder Carol Stewart-Gill reveals the key to franchisee success in the competitive cleaning industry “Our franchisees have a genuine interest, through their investment, to ensure that the clients are happy” F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N Minimum required capital: 60 days working capital 74 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 20.3 Behind the Brand | PARTNER CONTENT DUBLCHECK