#11: Turning a Local Cleaning Business into a National Franchise with Neel Parekh

From his corporate finance desk, Neel Parekh built a cleaning business on the side, quit his 9-5, scaled it to $2M, and then turned it into a nationwide franchise serving both residential and Airbnb clients across America.
 
Whether you're stuck in what Neel calls the "$300K-750K death zone" or wondering if franchising is right for you, learn why some cleaning business owners are converting their existing operations into franchise locations - and if you should too.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a $2M residential and Airbnb cleaning business


• Why some cleaning companies get stuck between $300-750K


• Converting existing businesses to franchises


• Managing both residential and vacation rental clients


• Technology and automation essentials


• Hiring and training strategies for different markets


• Remote business operations and systems

Mentioned in this Episode:

• ZenMaid Software


• Breezy HR


• Slack


• GBG Marketing (Grow Baby Grow)


• Made This Franchise 


• Freedom Formula Podcast

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