“Hey, have we got a unique business for you?' It’s time to join an award-winning Australian Icon. A proud 65-year-old national brand that has earned its place as an icon of the Australian retail landscape, Clark Rubber is the leader in the foam, rubber and above ground pool retail market.
Franchising is a win/win principle, combining the drive of ambitious small business people with the knowledge and strength of an Australian icon retailer and award-winning brand.
According to Managing Director, Chris Malcolm, “The Name of the game is the Fame of the name”.
Clark Rubber is an Australian brand icon.
Leaders in the foam, rubber and above ground pool retail market, Clark Rubber has more than 75 franchise stores throughout Australia.
Franchisees have a wealth of support at their fingertips through the experience and knowledge of the national franchise support office team, as well as the franchise support managers and retail business analysts, who spend all of their time in the field, supporting the network.
A marketing budget of more than $9M, along with an in-house graphic design team, local area marketing and public relations, product management, training and merchandising, IT and finance expertise, as well as business analysts, all make-up a wonderful support base for the franchisees.
Regular state meetings and an annual national conference ensure strong communication throughout the network.
Clark Rubber has experienced enviable growth in the past 10 years after opening its very first store in Richmond, Victoria, in 1946.
Entrepreneurial managing director Chris Malcolm took control of the company in 1994, opening the first franchise store in Nunawading, Victoria, in 1995.
In 2006, Clark Rubber won the Franchise Council of Australia Franchise of the Year.