ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland Awarded Great British Franchisee Status
26-September-2024
Congratulations to Jane Paisley and Andre Gottemaker from ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland, who, alongside being finalists in this year’s HSBC BFA Great British Franchise Awards, have been awarded Great British Franchisee status by whichfranchise in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2024.
About ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland
ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland was started by Nick Dee Shapland in 1991 as a sole trader in Newbury and Reading.
In 2021, it became an Employee Ownership Trust, whereby 80% of the company shares are held in trust on behalf of the employees and has been under the management of Jane and Andre ever since.
Today, its multi-brand cleaning divisions service six business sectors across four ServiceMaster UK brands: ServiceMaster Clean’s Residential and Commercial upholstery and carpet cleaning, Contract Services office cleaning and ServiceMaster Restore’s disaster restoration brand, with over 400 staff and a fleet of 70 vans, making them the largest ServiceMaster Clean franchise in the UK.
The Great British Franchisee Awards 2024
In achieving Great British Franchisee status, Jane and Andre join sixteen other franchisees from across the UK named this year’s cream of the crop of British franchising, providing exceptional contributions to the sector and delivering excellence in their business - including fellow ServiceMaster Brands UK franchisee Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston.
They also join their fellow HSBC BFA Awards 2024 finalists from ServiceMaster Clean, Siva Kugathas, CJ Micallef, and also Chris Blewitt, who have achieved this status in previous years.
This makes them the fourth consecutive franchisees to achieve this coveted status in as many years.
The awards, currently in their fourth year, celebrate business success and reflect winners’ achievements in stability, growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, inspired leadership and their involvement in their franchise network.
By winning, ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland is officially honoured as one of the best franchises in the UK in one of the industry’s most prestigious awards.
"The calibre of candidates was outstanding again this year. It is great that this exceptional group of franchisees are being recognised for going above and beyond “the norm”. Their passion and commitment to their brand really shown through in their applications. They are true ambassadors for franchising." says Suzanne Melville, Head of Marketing at whichfranchise.
What makes Deeland Great
The judges were impressed with the business’s long-term success, professionalism, and commitment to supporting their staff and local community.
They commented that Deeland “promotes the true essence of a great franchise model run by successful and hard-working franchisees.”
Guy Strang, ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Brand Leader, added:
“Jane and Andre exemplify the values that make ServiceMaster Clean stand out. Through their leadership, they've built a thriving business dedicated to supporting both their employees and clients."
"Their commitment to community involvement, innovative use of technology, and focus on staff development have made them true ambassadors of the ServiceMaster brand. Their passion and dedication are why they are worthy winners of this recognition.”
Commenting on their win, Jane and Andre said:
“We are thrilled to have won the Great British Franchisee Award for 2024. A massive well done to our team, without whom this would not have been possible. Thank you so much, whichfranchise, and huge congratulations to all the other winners – it’s great to be in such good company!”