Catering provider, Thomas Franks, and Kanso Facilities Management have formed a joint venture to launch Curo, a dedicated cleaning brand exclusively for the independent education sector.

Curo combines Kanso FM’s award-winning operational delivery with Thomas Franks’ education sector expertise, bringing together two service-led organisations that share a belief in excellence, integrity, and innovation.

Together, they offer a new kind of partnership for education, one that understands the importance of creating safe, calm, and well-maintained learning environments, while ensuring value through structured delivery and people-first practices.

At the heart of Curo’s proposition is a commitment to best-in-class service.

And, with a strong track record across hospitality, healthcare, commercial and corporate environments, Kanso FM brings the methodology, rigour, and service culture needed to elevate cleaning standards across the independent school space.

Curo clients will benefit from first-rate cleaning operations, tailored schedules, empowered teams, and consistent outcomes.

Sustainability is also a core pillar of Curo’s approach. Through the use of sustainable products, smarter chemical systems, and low-impact equipment, Curo supports schools in meeting their environmental goals while reducing waste and enhancing quality.

Frank Bothwell, founder and chief executive of the Thomas Franks Group, said: “Curo is an exciting collaboration built on shared values and a desire to do things differently.

“Working alongside the Kanso team brings a depth of operational expertise that I believe will set a new standard in our sector.

“Together, we’re offering something new and fresh, with a structure and flexibility that reflects what schools need today.”

Norma Bresciani, chief executive of Kanso FM, added: “We are proud to bring the Kanso way into education through Curo.

“We’ve built our reputation on delivering cleaning in high-expectation environments, from luxury hotels to the head offices of global brands, so we know what it takes to deliver consistent quality with care.

“Curo gives us the platform to bring this same approach into independent schools, with a model that focuses on experience, structure, and empowering our people to deliver their best work every day.”

The company has already mobilised several independent school contracts across the UK and is actively expanding its presence.