Summary
Own an exclusive Jim’s Cleaning franchise in Carlton. High-demand hospitality, commercial, & residential clients, with guaranteed income, full training, and support from Australia’s most trusted brand
Location Details
Carlton VIC—home to Lygon Street, The University of Melbourne, RMIT, boutique retail, and historic terraces. A vibrant mix of hospitality, education, medical, and residential clients ensures constant cleaning demand.
About the Opportunity
Step into an exclusive Jim’s Cleaning franchise in Carlton, where vibrant hospitality venues, universities, medical centres, offices, and stylish residences create constant demand for top-tier cleaning services.
Why choose Jim’s Cleaning – Carlton?
• Elite location: Carlton is home to Lygon Street’s famous eateries, boutique retail, university precincts, medical clinics, and historic terrace homes.
• Hospitality-rich territory: Service restaurants, cafés, bars, and gelaterias with frequent, reliable cleaning needs.
• Strong population base: The University of Melbourne and RMIT bring thousands of students and professionals, driving apartment and commercial demand.
• Consistent commercial clients: Offices, co-working hubs, gyms, and health clinics provide recurring business opportunities.
What you get as a franchise owner
• Exclusive Carlton territory.
• Guaranteed weekly income to help you start strong.
• All tools, uniforms, equipment, and training included.
• Ongoing business support and the strength of Jim’s national brand.
• Flexible work hours to suit lifestyle and growth goals.
Perfect if you want to
• Build your own business with trusted systems and daily support.
• Focus on hospitality, education, office, and retail cleaning.
• Earn a strong income while setting your own hours.
• Work close to Melbourne CBD without the hassle of city parking.
• Operate in a thriving community with high-value, repeat clients.
Why Carlton?
Carlton is a rare blend of tourism, education, dining, and residential density—all within walking distance of Melbourne’s CBD.
• High foot traffic from students and visitors.
• Reliable hospitality clients with recurring needs.
• Excellent public transport access and city fringe advantages.
• Strong word-of-mouth in a close-knit community.
• Suited to solo operators or family-run teams.
Next steps
1. Enquire today to secure Carlton as your exclusive territory.
2. Get full training, support, and equipment setup.
3. Launch with guaranteed weekly income and strong brand marketing behind you.
Contact us on 131 546 or enquire via SEEK Business.
“With its thriving café scene, student population, and non-stop business activity, Carlton is your opportunity to own a cleaning business where work finds you.”
Marketing support
The majority of advertising is handled directly by your franchisor, covering channels such as online campaigns, social media, billboards, and radio/TV. In most cases, demand exceeds our capacity, meaning there’s already more work than we can manage. On top of that, you have the powerful opportunity to drive growth further by advertising locally within your own territory.
Training provided
Exclusive 4 day Jim's Group training is provided in Melbourne National Headquarters. We will teach and show you our systems and software. You will also get to meet Jim Penman and he will explain how he started - you will get to meet our CEO and other franchisees & franchisors in the group.
Skills
No experience is required—training and full support are provided. Ideal for motivated individuals with strong work ethic, customer service, and communication skills. Suitable for entrepreneurs or family teams looking to grow a reliable, flexible business. Perfect for those wanting to focus on hospitality, office, education, and retail cleaning while building long-term client relationships.
Length of Agreement
All our franchises come with a 20 Year Agreement. You will also have the option to extend your agreement for further 20 years at the end of your contract. Within the 20 year period - you have the option to sell your business at anytime.
Year Business Established
1997
Year Franchising Commenced
1997
History
Jim’s Cleaning Group is Australia’s largest and most recognised cleaning franchise, operating for more than 20 years. With over 96% brand recognition and six specialist divisions, Jim’s provides franchisees with credibility, support, and proven systems, while enabling each operator to grow their own successful local business.
Awards
Australia's Best Rated Overall Franchise – 2020
Ranked Top 10 for 3 Major Categories – 2019
• Support
• Brand
• Lifestyle
*As per 10 Thousand Feet Research.
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