Frequently asked questions
We're looking for four (now three) people to start their own One Less Thing domestic cleaning business as pilot franchisees.
As a pilot franchisees you'll get our full franchise package including a large exclusive territory, full training and ongoing support at no up-front cost from us.
You'll just pay £8,000 towards the third-party advertising/marketing costs for your new One Less Thing business. This is spent on the marketing of your One Less Thing branch over its first 6-12 months to drive the sales and generate your recurring revenue and profit.
This ensures that your One Less Thing branch has the necessary marketing to launch and thrive, and your new business is set up for success.
You can read full details about the investment and potential returns in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
Our business model means that you never employ any cleaners or do any cleaning yourself.
As a One Less Thing franchise owner, you'll focus on finding clients, growing your business and delivering a fantastic service. You'll arrange excellent self-employed cleaners to work for your clients for an ongoing fee, and provide insurance and management to make sure everything runs smoothly.
You can read full details about how the business works in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
With One Less Thing, we have taken a proven cleaning agency approach that has worked throughout the UK for decades, and improved and modernised it with world-class brand, marketing and our unique software system.
We have been operating this business ourselves for around 16 months and have already gathered over 140 clients. The graph below is an extract from our unique management software that shows how our clients have grown over the last few months.
We're currently a quarter of the way into our second year and now arrange regular cleaning services worth over £230,000 per year for our clients (and it's growing every week).
What's more, we regularly get great feedback from the cleaners that clean for us, and five-star reviews from our domestic cleaning clients (click here to see our cleaning client reviews).
Like anything worthwhile, the business requires skill and determination, but if you're willing to work hard, follow our proven system and provide a great customer service to your clients then the results are there to be had.
You can read full details about how the business works in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
We have created a World-class brand, marketing and our (completely bespoke) management software system to allow you to maximises your earning potential.
And we're not finished yet. We constantly add and improve our software and systems to improve and strengthen the business to the benefit of our franchisees.
Also, if you join us as one of our first four (now three) pilot-stage franchisee then you'll get your exclusive territory, training and support without the usual up-front cost. We just ask that you commit the £8,000 marketing budget to launch and grow your business in your exclusive territory.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
Yes, absolutely.
In the franchise prospectus you'll find a link to arrange a free and no-obligation discovery Zoom call with Daniel Atherton (the founder of One Less Thing). On this no-obligaton call you can ask any questions you have and we'll discuss the opportunity to help you understand if it's right for you.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
You can, however our objective is to put together a franchise that is so attractive that people will feel stupid saying no!
Also, running a business can be hard, but being part of a wider franchise network can mean greater support and continued development for you and your business over time.
When considering the training, support, brand and marketing setup, software system and franchise community we think that it's at least worth learning if it's right for you.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
The franchise includes full training including in-person training at our Lancashire offices and remote support via Zoom to support you through your business launch (and beyond).
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
Possibly.
We regularly get questions and enquiries from people that already run their own cleaning business and see the advantage of our business model and franchise package.
If this sounds like you then request the franchise prospectus and arrange a discovery call and we'll be delighted to discuss this further with you.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
There's no pressure, but if and when you've read the prospectus, got answers to your questions and decide to go ahead the process can be relatively swift.
New franchisees can be trained and operational within four to six weeks from signing an intention to proceed.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
Yes, absolutely.
The One Less Thing model is focused on building a sustainable domestic cleaning business with a client list and recurring revenue that grows steadily over time.
Unlike many other businesses, you can initially run this part-time (alongside your current job, for example) whilst your business revenue and profit builds.
By replicating the financials we've seen in our HQ-run branch we'd expect that you could focus on the business full-time after anything from 6-18 months, depending on your situation (and what you decide).
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
We're looking to attract four (now three) entrepreneurs to join us as pilot franchisees and start their own One Less Thing branch in their local area.
Pilot franchisees don't pay any up-front fees to join the franchise, however you need to invest into the marketing required to launch and grow your new business.
We know that a budget of at least £8,000 is required to launch each branch and work towards your first 100 clients. Without this investment your new business won't reach it's full potential.
This is why we ask pilot franchisees to commit to the marketing budget to demonstrate their commitment to their new business and show that they're serious about maximising the opportunity.
To be clear, 100% of this marketing budget will be spent on marketing targeted specifically within your exclusive franchise territory. It is there to generate enquiries which you can convert to new clients, revenue and profit for your new business.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
Pilot franchisees are people that join a franchise in its initial stages to demonstrate that the success that the franchisor has achieved at their HQ-branch can be replicated by others too.
We're looking for four three (now one has been taken) people to start their own One Less Thing domestic cleaning business as pilot franchisees in 2024.
As a pilot franchisees you'll get our full franchise package including a large exclusive territory, full training and ongoing support at no up-front cost from us.
You'll just pay £8,000 towards the third-party advertising/marketing costs for your new One Less Thing business. This is held on account and spent on the marketing of your One Less Thing branch over its first 6-12 months to drive the sales and generate your recurring revenue.
This ensures that your One Less Thing branch has the necessary marketing to launch and thrive, and your new business is set up for success.
You can read full details in the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.
No problem. Our franchise prospectus includes a link to arrange a free and no-obligation discovery Zoom call with the founder of One Less Thing - Daniel Atherton). On this call you can ask any questions you may have and discuss the opportunity to help you understand if it's right for you.
To get the franchise prospectus and 10-part mini-course. Fill in the form here to request your copy.