The franchise alternative
Everything a franchise gives you, minus the fees.
Trade under the Hello Services brand with a proven operating model, training and marketing behind you — and no franchise fee, no royalties, no territory lock and no long contract. Choose your services, set your own area, keep what you earn.
- No franchise fee
- No monthly royalties
- No territory limits
- No binding contract
- Trustpilot 4.5· 3,100+ reviews
- Google 3.9· 1,429 reviews
- £1m public liability
- Licensed waste carrier CBDU300454
- Since 2019
Why this exists
The franchise dream, minus the small print.
A traditional franchise sells you a ready-made business, then hands over a five-figure fee, a monthly royalty, a rigid manual, a locked territory and an agreement you cannot easily leave. This model keeps the parts that make a franchise worth having — the brand, the systems, the customer flow, the people to call — and removes the parts that cap what you can build.
What you keep
- A recognised brand customers already search for
- Booked jobs routed to you, not cold leads
- Pricing, checklists and quoting tools that work
- Training, onboarding and someone to call
What you skip
- A five-figure joining fee before job one
- A monthly royalty on everything you invoice
- A territory map that caps where you can work
- A multi-year agreement you cannot exit
Nothing to buy, nothing to repay. Apply to join — it takes about five minutes.
Head to head
Hello Services vs a traditional franchise
Eight differences that change how much you invest, how you operate and how much of the money stays with you.
Upfront cost
No franchise fee to get started
Significant five-figure investment
How you operate
Run the business your way
Strict, enforced procedures
Coverage area
Work wherever there is demand
Locked to a licensed territory
Commitment
No lengthy contract to sign
Long, binding agreements
Support
Ongoing marketing and operational help
Often isolating once signed
Your revenue
No royalties — what you earn, you keep
Monthly percentage off the top
Growth ceiling
Scale as far as your capacity allows
Capped by exclusivity rules
Exit
Step back whenever you need to
Notice periods and exit penalties
Pick your lane
Four service lines, and the kit each one needs.
Run one line or combine several. The kit list below is the realistic starting point for each — no hidden equipment package to buy from us.
Cleaning
Domestic and commercial cleaning, deep cleans, carpets and pressure washing.
- Vacuum, mop and broom
- Chemicals and disinfectants
- Carpet machine or pressure washer
Moving
House and office moves, packing, loading and transport.
- Van or moving truck
- Dollies and packing materials
- Straps and protective blankets
Clearance
House, garden and waste clearance with a van or tipper.
- Van or tipper
- Dismantling and loading tools
- Waste carrier registration
Handyman & building
Repairs, assembly, mounting and small building works.
- Hand and power tools
- Ladders and access equipment
- Fixings and consumables
Plus safety gear for the work you take on — gloves, eye protection and boots as a minimum, with hard hats and harnesses where the job calls for them.
What you get
A proven model, and people in your corner.
Marketing support
Help getting found and winning customers, so you are not starting from a cold list.
Training
The systems and standards that turn a one-off job into a repeat customer.
Operational assistance
Hands-on help when a job throws something unexpected at you.
A proven model
The same framework already running across cleaning, moving, clearance and handyman work.
A real community
Operators who share what works, rather than a contract that isolates you.
Your profit stays yours
No royalty skimming your revenue every month. What you earn, you keep.
Getting started
Four steps from application to first job.
- 1
Apply to join
Tell us who you are and which services you want to run. Nothing to pay to start the conversation.
- 2
Get set up
Onboarding, training and the resources you need to operate to the Hello Services standard.
- 3
Choose services and area
Pick your service lines and the patch you want to cover. No territory caps.
- 4
Start earning
Take work, deliver it properly, and grow at whatever pace suits you.
The honest answers.
Is the franchise alternative really free to join?
Yes. There is no franchise fee, no royalty on your revenue and no licence cost. You bring your own tools, insurance and workmanship; we bring the brand, the operating model, training and ongoing support. That exchange is the whole agreement.
Which services can I operate under the brand?
Cleaning, moving, clearance and handyman or small building work. Start with the line that matches your kit and experience, then add others once your week is filling up.
Do I get a protected territory?
No, and that is deliberate. Traditional franchises cap your postcode list. Here you work wherever there is demand and wherever you are willing to travel, so your ceiling is your capacity rather than a map drawn by someone else.
What support do I actually receive?
Marketing support so customers can find you, training on the standards and systems we hold every job to, and hands-on operational help when a job throws up something unusual — plus a community of operators already running the model.
What do I need before I start?
The correct tools for your chosen service lines, safety equipment appropriate to the work, the right insurance for your trade, and a genuine commitment to customer service. A typical kit list by service line is set out on this page.
How is this different from a normal franchise?
No upfront fee, no monthly royalty, no rigid operations manual, no territory lock and no multi-year tie-in. You keep the profit and the decisions; you still get a proven model and real people to call.
How do I apply?
Send us your details and the services you want to offer through the join form. We come back to you with the onboarding steps, the standards you will work to and a start date.
Your business, your way
Start the business, not the repayments.
All the upside of a franchise, none of the fees or restrictions. Tell us which services you want to run and we will take it from there.
Already trading? See UK franchise opportunities or the global partnership programme.
What our customers say across the UK
4.5 ★ from 3,131 Trustpilot reviewsI booked with the company for a deep clean the day before and they were quick to respond and explain the process, including a detailed breakdown of what I would like doing and the quote. Two cleaners arrived on the day of the clean, they arrived slightly after the arrival window specified but it didn't… Read in full →
Really good company . Came out and let themselves in to clean with minimum fuss as I couldn't get the day off work. Did a great job of the bedroom,bathroom and the carpet . My only criticism is you quoted to dust bedframe but when I checked underneath mattress it was still dusty . I… Read in full →
As a repeat customer using Hello Services for the third time, I am once again very impressed! We recently booked an end-of-tenancy clean and our service provider was Mr. Alex. He arrived right on time, worked with great sincerity and cleaned all the bathrooms and the kitchen to a top-notch standard. He put in genuine… Read in full →
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