Cleaning Up! (Business Franchise story)
posted on 20-Oct-2009
Jan-Pro, the fastest growing franchise globally, offers commercial cleaning services to businesses through a franchise model. Mark Sinderberry has just been appointed the UK’s first Jan-Pro master franchisee.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Mark Sinderberry moved to the UK six and a half years ago. He studied accounting at the University of Canberra and started at KPMG Canberra before moving into commercial accounting roles. In 1995 he became Chief Executive at the ACT Brumbies Super 12 rugby franchise. He spent six years in this position before moving on to the position of Chief Executive at Saracens rugby club.
Here Mark reveals why he chose Jan-Pro
“I was initially attracted to Jan-Pro due to the fact that I will be a regional master which provides me with the opportunity to assist franchisees on deciding the investment level that best suits their particular situation.
“Through the provision of proven systems, support services, and training I can also assist to develop their own successful business. Jan-Pro is new to the UK market and I find the prospect of building the brand here extremely exciting.
“My interest in franchising originated from colleagues who were engaged with franchises in the past. I find that the training provided by Jan-Pro is extremely thorough and helpful. I take great comfort in the fact that the information and systems are of the highest quality and that customers will be provided with a dedicated and motivated group of franchisees.”
How do you expect the franchise to grow in the coming 12 months?
“I hope that there will be in excess of 20 franchises in the West London area creating more than 100 jobs.
“My initial focus is purely on London and I hope to roll out Jan-Pro progressively within this catchment area. However, I believe ‘lots of little steps’ will be key to bringing Jan-Pro to other areas of the UK. Each franchise unit will require an investment of £10,000.”
How do you hope the business will be in five years?
“In the next five years I hope that the business will spread to all parts of London, with each franchisee having successfully developed their own business replicating the proven system of quality and affordable cleaning.”
