Autobarn
Concept:
Australia’s largest franchised retailer of Automotive Parts and Accessories, 4x4, Recreation and DIY products
Capital Investment Required:
$380,000 to $425,000 plus stock
Initial investment is inclusive of initial franchise fees, store set up, and working capital requirements
Initial investment is inclusive of initial franchise fees, store set up, and working capital requirements
Sites Territories Available:
Australia Wide
Qualifications Required:
An ability to be passionate and enthusiastic about the brand, the product, your staff, and the service you give your customers. If you’re a motoring enthusiast that’s a bonus but not essential:
o You must be prepared to learn
o You must enjoy serving customers
o You must be enthusiastic and energetic
o You must have good communication skills
o You must be prepared to learn
o You must enjoy serving customers
o You must be enthusiastic and energetic
o You must have good communication skills
Resale Opportunities:
Australia Wide
Business Established:
Established in 1985, originally as a buying group, Autobarn is now part of the Automotive Brands Group, and in turn is now part of the Metcash group (IGA, Mitre 10)
Training Provided:
A comprehensive 4 week initial training program covering all aspects of retail operations, Autobarn systems, and business administration, plus after you have commenced your new business, a 4 week on site, hands on, “intensive care” support program
Marketing Support:
Autobarn operates a comprehensive national marketing program encompassing T.V, radio, letterbox, high profile sport sponsorships, and significant on line activity. In addition franchisees are provided a dedicated Local Store Marketing resource.
Finance Options:
Accredited franchise with National Australia Bank and BankWest – 60% funding to approved applicants
Annual Sales:
More than $200M p.a
Agreement Terms:
7 years x 7 Years
Number Of Units:
104
Number Of Franchised Units:
102
Members Of The:
Franchise Council of Australia
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Head Office Located:
Melbourne, with regional offices in other States
FCA Member
There are more cars, being kept on the road for longer, than there has ever been before.
The Automotive Parts and Accessories market continues to enjoy strong and sustained growth, in contrast to and defying other retail trends and Autobarn continues to grow its share of this dynamic, fun, and broad market.
Autobarn is an award winning national franchise system established in 1985 with 104 stores, Autobarn is Australia’s largest franchised automotive parts and accessories retailer.
Autobarn is the premium retail brand of the Automotive Brands Group, which in turn, is a part of the Metcash group (IGA, Mitre10).
Autobarn businesses are big businesses. High sales volumes, high revenues, and low overheads are typical in the Autobarn retail environment.
Autobarn franchisees benefit from the whole groups huge buying power, exclusive products, and a centralised distribution service.
Autobarn operates a comprehensive national marketing program encompassing T.V, radio, letterbox, high profile sport sponsorships, and significant on line activity. In addition franchisees are provided a dedicated Local Store Marketing resource.
Autobarn stores typically occupy prominent, high traffic, premium retail locations.
In addition to what amounts to an 8 week training program in all aspects of retail operations, Autobarn systems and business administration, Autobarn provides a sophisticated franchise support system providing direct (i.e. not just advice) support to its franchisees across all management operations disciplines; from product buying to book keeping to hands on merchandisers, to Local Area Marketing. The Autobarn Franchise system actually delivers practical tasks for its franchisees which the typical small business person would value highly. This allows our franchisees to concentrate on working on their business not just in their business.
Autobarn is moving with the times rolling out exciting technological developments in how we sell to and communicate with our customers.
As an accredited franchise with National Australia Bank and BankWest, Autobarn approved applicants can secure a substantial amount of the total funding required for the investment against the businesses assets.
We have multiple franchise opportunities available now across the nation. Generous investor incentives are currently available; please contact us for further details
The Automotive Parts and Accessories market continues to enjoy strong and sustained growth, in contrast to and defying other retail trends and Autobarn continues to grow its share of this dynamic, fun, and broad market.
Autobarn is an award winning national franchise system established in 1985 with 104 stores, Autobarn is Australia’s largest franchised automotive parts and accessories retailer.
Autobarn is the premium retail brand of the Automotive Brands Group, which in turn, is a part of the Metcash group (IGA, Mitre10).
Autobarn businesses are big businesses. High sales volumes, high revenues, and low overheads are typical in the Autobarn retail environment.
Autobarn franchisees benefit from the whole groups huge buying power, exclusive products, and a centralised distribution service.
Autobarn operates a comprehensive national marketing program encompassing T.V, radio, letterbox, high profile sport sponsorships, and significant on line activity. In addition franchisees are provided a dedicated Local Store Marketing resource.
Autobarn stores typically occupy prominent, high traffic, premium retail locations.
In addition to what amounts to an 8 week training program in all aspects of retail operations, Autobarn systems and business administration, Autobarn provides a sophisticated franchise support system providing direct (i.e. not just advice) support to its franchisees across all management operations disciplines; from product buying to book keeping to hands on merchandisers, to Local Area Marketing. The Autobarn Franchise system actually delivers practical tasks for its franchisees which the typical small business person would value highly. This allows our franchisees to concentrate on working on their business not just in their business.
Autobarn is moving with the times rolling out exciting technological developments in how we sell to and communicate with our customers.
As an accredited franchise with National Australia Bank and BankWest, Autobarn approved applicants can secure a substantial amount of the total funding required for the investment against the businesses assets.
We have multiple franchise opportunities available now across the nation. Generous investor incentives are currently available; please contact us for further details
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Contact Autobarn
72-92 Station Street
Nunawading
VIC 3131
Fax: 03 8878 2222
