Cleaning company plans to go nationwide.TWO years after its launch a cleaning company is aiming to roll out its franchise across the region - with a view to eventually going nationwide. Launched in North Shields Coordinates: North Shields (or locally just Shields) is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne, in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, in North East England. It is located eight miles (13 km) east of Newcastle upon Tyne. , Mel's Cleaning now has an outpost in Hexham :: See also Hexham, New South Wales, and Hexham (constituency). ''' Coordinates: Hexham is a market town in Northumberland, England, located south of the River Tyne. and employs over 20 people in the North East. But not content with this rapid growth its founders David Pickering Pick·er·ing , Edward Charles 1846-1919. American astronomer noted for his work on stellar photometry. His brother William Henry Pickering and Paul Hollier have ambitious plans. "We are looking to spread our wings right across the North East. People are cash rich and time poor and are prepared to pay for domestic cleaning and maid services. "Many people do not have the time to do the housework," said Mr Pickering. Prospective franchisees will pay pounds 9,500 for a Mel's Cleaning licence and a further 10% to the company. "In return they will get the full support of our sales team, which will leaflet the patch and do the marketing that is needed to help the franchisee prosper," added Mr Pickering, a former Bentley car salesman. Mel's Cleaning has franchise-holders in London and Ipswich and says there are potentially 20-plus patches in the region. "We are very ambitious and believe we can roll the brand out across the country in due course," added Mr Pickering. CAPTION(S): AMBITIOUS PLANS David Pickering and Mel Hollier of Mel's Cleaning. |
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