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frAnChiSing on the move

Two years of a global pandemic have changed life enormously, and the need to adapt inspired enormous innovation. Business has moved with the changes; working from home is a new normal, and opportunities for working small and quick, on wheels, have never been more varied or exciting.

With business and living de-centralising from the cities, regional development is humming and home-based businesses thriving. Franchise opportunities can barely keep up with the ever-growing landscape of marketable territories, niche businesses and the services all of them require. In today’s market, mobile franchising remains on top in terms of affordability, lifestyle and range of options. For the franchisee, operating out of a van means lower overheads and the elimination of issues such as maintaining business premises, management relationships and lease requirements. In many ways there’s never been a better time to become a franchise business owner, especially one that’s mobile. Starting a new business from scratch is daunting, but purchasing a franchise means most of the work: a business plan, equipment, procedures, and a territory of ready clients, is already done. A van is a small and manageable workspace; each day is varied, immediate, and satisfying. Training is included and franchisees join a network of like-minded people who understand what’s involved. Ongoing support is a click or phone call away. Home maintenance services are in high demand as people set up a home office, cater for visiting customers or, being at home more, are simply more mindful of what needs doing. Home-based workers require business-related services, while time-poor workers of all kinds need help with domestic jobs to balance work and lifestyle. These days, a home-cleaning service may be part of the employment package. Almost any service you can imagine, from accountancy to tool supplies, has a mobile, home-visit option and operating a mobile business from home gives the business owner greater autonomy, room to juggle work/life balance, and there are tax benefits, too. The satisfaction of personal accomplishment through giving good service to customers is a great way to build financial security and ongoing employment. For those choosing (or forced) to find a new career, or who wish to move from employee to self-employment, look to a field that you enjoy, find interesting or feel passionate about.

To start the search for an inspiring franchise business, take a look some opportunities we have showcased below.

grayson’s gutter guard

Founded as a one-man business in 2001, Grayson’s Gutter Guard, for example, has grown to four regional suburban Melbourne locations and is offering franchises throughout Victoria. Being operational throughout the pandemic has been a bonus, as the business is Covid-safe and gutter cleaning is an essential service. A Grayson’s Gutter Guard franchisee investment includes a proven business model and a fully kitted-out custom-built vehicle, plus hands-on training in all aspects of operation and safety. Ongoing support is provided through a cloud-based operations manual, so a new Franchisee can be confident of the right guidance at all times.

deckseal

Rejuvenating decking is an important facelift that also saves money for the customer, since replacement is far more expensive. Burwood (Melbourne)-based Deckseal was founded in 2007 by Brian and Danielle Burgess, driven by their love of timber and desire to protect and extend the investment and life of timber decking. Deckseal offers large franchise territories in a niche business, and with their reputation for excellence, demand is spreading. With Deckseal providing everything from training and guidance to marketing, advertising and most of the leads, all the Franchisee has to do is quote and win the job, and complete the work. As the majority of clients are happy to transition to Deckseal’s structured ongoing maintenance program, franchisees enjoy longterm clientele. For a handy person with high standards, a future with Deckseal is a solid and sustainable choice.

city Farmers dog Wash

Companion animals play an important role for residents and home-based workers. The pet industry is growing exponentially, along with home-based care services for beloved pets. Once a small, privately-owned enterprise, the City Farmers Dog Wash mobile network is now under the Greencross umbrella, which also comprises 220-plus specialty large-format pet stores throughout Australia under the Pet Barn and City Farmers banners and over 150 veterinary clinics.

The City Farmers Dog Wash mobile network is the most hands-on service of all. Caninecaptivated franchisees are needed in many areas to provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of a huge retail customer base and exclusive products, to enhance their income stream. City Farmers Dog Wash franchisees love dogs and are passionate about their role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of their customers’ animals. With more than 3.7 million pet dogs in Australia, there is plenty of work to do!

donut king Mobile

Joining a national brand does have advantages: familiar, well-established products, market knowledge and national and local advertising campaigns. With more than 220 stores around Australia, Donut King has gone mobile and is seeking franchisees. In this popular and enduring snack food brand, mobile Donut King franchisees are offered guaranteed sales in carefully mapped territories, while the entry package includes a week of training at Retail Food Group’s world-class academy on the Gold Coast, barista training, strong goods supply and ongoing guidance.

Jim’s group

Everyone is familiar with the highly successful Jim’s group, and Jim’s Cleaning (featured on our Front Cover) and Jim’s Pool Care have the same commitment to excellence in customer service as every other branch. With so many people working from home or too busy working outside the home, home cleaning is big business. More Franchisees are desperately needed in this high-demand sector and a Jim’s Franchisee can expect outstanding start-up training and support. Pool care is a specialised business and Jim’s Pool Care is a top-class maintenance service and mobile one-stop shop for all pool requirements. There are 125 Jim’s Mobile Pool Service vans/franchisees already on Australian roads, driven by owner-operators who love to get pools sparkling, help with pool pump repair and pool equipment maintenance or provide a free pool heating quote. Jim’s guarantees customer satisfaction and supplies Franchisees with all the gear, training and equipment necessary to succeed and prosper.

aramex

Courier services have grown exponentially throughout the pandemic. An essential for business and private clients, this will only continue. With the world opening up again, local, highly-regarded courier service Fastway has branded with Aramex, an international courier service that will provide Australian businesses and Regional Franchisees with global opportunities. Aramex is the service provider of choice for more than 95,000 customers around the globe. Local customers include Naked Wines, National Storage and eBay. Aramex is looking for Australian franchisees, and no prior experience is required as all training is included. Opportunities are available across 29 regional franchises and over 900 franchise partners, from Cairns to Perth and pretty much everywhere in between.

hyraulink

Mobile services are essential to countless businesses across this vast country, providing franchise opportunities almost anywhere. Local manufacturing is a growth sector and service and delivery opportunities exist alongside this. An example is globallyrecognised Australian manufacturer and supplier of high-quality hydraulic hose assemblies and fittings, Hydraulink. Through 400 service points throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific, Hydraulink provides supply, rapid repair, workshop expertise and on-site support at remote largescale projects to industries in earthmoving, mining, farming, road transport, fishing, construction, waste, energy supply, industrial manufacturing, and materials handling to local Councils and golf courses. Hydraulink Mobile Service provides 24/7 services to keep their clients fully operative and productive. With an Australian distribution network of over 75 Service Centres and 170 Mobile Service workshops operating in every state and territory, exciting opportunities exist in this dynamic industry, either as a Hydraulink Mobile Service Owner or Hydraulink Hose Service Centre Owner. It’s possible to start small with a homebased Mobile Service. Franchisees own their territory and develop it at their own pace, adding more mobiles and, eventually, a trade counter.

Snap-on tools

Industrial start-ups, technical trades, building sites and tradies are in constant need of equipment, but having to down-tool to get what’s required halts productivity. Snap-on Tools is an award-winning global franchise that brings its famous range of more than 22,000 hand tools, power tools, tool storage products, diagnostics, equipment and related accessories, in a complete retail mobile showroom, to their many customers’ place of work.

In 1920 Snap-on founders patented a range of five unique handles and ten sockets that snapped on interchangeably, coining the phrase, ‘Five do the work of Fifty’. One of the longest-running and successful franchises in the world, Snap-on has operated in Australia since 1988 and is rapidly expanding through business resales and new routes being developed. Mechanical experience isn’t required, just computer and people skills, and great work ethic.

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