Name: Gerry Travers
Location: Glasgow
Plan: 10

As a previously self-employed banking contractor, Gerry Travers was well aware of the benefits of working independently. However, Gerry was keen to pursue a new career as his previous role required a large amount of travelling. After conducting some research, he found that the commercial cleaning industry offered some exciting opportunities.

 “The concept is simple really – it’s repeat business – every commercial premises needs to be cleaned! To me cleaning is an inexhaustible market and I don’t believe that any other franchise comes with the same market capacity and demand. Historically franchises have more chance of success than a start-up, and for someone who had never run their own business before, what attracted me to Jani-King was the support and structure in place, along with the guaranteed contracts.”

As a market-leader, Jani-King caught Gerry’s eye and on initial communication with their personnel, he was impressed with their professionalism that competing firms were unable to match.

“The process of enquiring into the franchise with Jani-King was very slick and prompt. I was impressed by Will’s knowledge and professionalism. He was forthright and honest and I found it refreshing how upfront he was. But not once did I feel rushed or pressured into making a decision.”

Jani-King’s Plan 10 structure offered Gerry the long-term commitment to the franchise he was looking for and he plans to invest further as his venture grows. Following a training week in Weybridge, Gerry launched his new cleaning franchise a few months later to fit in with his personal circumstances and he was delighted to immediately be offered contracts worth more than half the plan he bought.

“The whole process has been excellent with first class support from the UK team. I couldn’t be happier!”