Designed Blinds Australia
Agreement Terms:
A license agreement not franchise contract exists. Fixed terms are not part of this agreement.
Business Established:
Started trading under the Designed Blinds Australia name in 1992.
Capital Investment Required:
$85,000 to $110,000
Concept:
Window Coverings retail showroom
Franchising Commenced:
Designed Blinds Australia Store program started in 2009
Marketing Support:
A very comprehensive marketing program supports all Designed Blinds Australia Store:
Number Of Units:
Seven
Qualifications Required:
• Window Coverings experience is not required
Sites/Territories available:
Nationwide – marketing territories available in prime metro & regional areas in all states
Training Provided:
Customised training developed for each individual business requirements covering:
Units Outside Country:
Yes in a modified format for each country. Hunter Douglas is the worldwide market leading supplier to the industry and operates a similar program in USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Latin America, and throughout Asia.
FCA Member
Contact Details
Designed Blinds Australia
Fax: 1300 367 542
141 Palmer Street
Richmond
VIC 3121
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About Designed Blinds Australia
Established in 1992, Designed Blinds Australia is a well-defined brand in the mid to high end segment of the window covering category. Owned by Hunter Douglas, a world market leader in window coverings, the Designed Blinds Australia brand is renowned for its genuine product innovation, and operates under the distinct design ethos: “We design fabrics, we design blind systems and we bring them to market in a very refined way”.
The Australian head office is based in Sydney, with the sales & marketing office located in Richmond, Melbourne.
Manufacturing facilities are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide and we operate a nationwide distribution network.
In late 2009, Designed Blinds Australia launched an exclusive network of flagship stores simply called ‘Designed Blinds Australia Stores’. The objective: offer the ultimate retail experience to Australian consumers who choose to buy well-crafted window covering products. Today we have several opportunities to open numerous flagship stores across the country.
The key to the success of the 7 existing flagship stores is the commitment of the Hunter Douglas Group to constantly improve the comprehensive business support solutions available:
State-of-the-art showroom
- Designed with differentiation in mind
- Full size displays and large fabric selection benches
- Lounge area
Marketing programs
- Cut-through advertising
- Suit of material of local area marketing
- Search engine optimisation campaigns for brand websites & store websites
- Designated marketing territory
Well thought-out business model
- Run your own business with complete support
- Minimal staff expenses needed
- No inventory/ working capital required due to made to measure products
- Security of having the world’s leading window covering business behind you
- Prime marketing territories in city & regional areas
- Full in-store training provided - no window covering required
The keys to a successful Designed Blinds Australia Store are:
- Passion for impeccable service and attention to details
- Interest in interior design
- Willingness to own&grow a business to meet market potential
This is an opportunity to start a business with a reasonably low start-up cost due to no-inventory requirements, be part of a unique network of like-minded licensees, and own a business involved in the exciting world of design.
If you wish to learn more of the Designed Blinds Australia Stores program, we are happy to provide you with a personalised presentation.
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Contact Designed Blinds Australia
141 Palmer Street
Richmond
VIC 3121
Fax: 1300 367 542
Contact Details
Designed Blinds Australia
Fax: 1300 367 542
141 Palmer Street
Richmond
VIC 3121
Visit WebsiteSend Email
