ZEN Home Energy Systems Franchise Operations Manager discusses the benefits of working with Sherpa Group franchise consultants

Sherpa Group franchise consultants have worked with ZEN Home Energy Systems at every stage of the company’s franchise journey, offering valuable analysis and consultation services, as well as assisting in the development of important policy and procedure manuals.

Franchise Operations Manager for ZEN Home Energy Systems, Wes Lacey, explains that the management team at the solar energy company were originally attracted to franchising as an opportunity for business expansion.

“The ZEN team saw the value of giving like-minded people an opportunity to enter the market as a ZEN franchisee; working together to grow the ZEN solar energy brand but giving people the opportunity to drive their own territories and invest in their passion,” he says.

Once the decision was made to pursue franchising, the company approached franchise consultants at Sherpa Group to conduct a viability report on its business.

Upon completion, the consultants then assisted with the development of an in-depth operations manual, systemising the processes and systems related to the day to day operation of the business. Wes says that the recognition of the need for such documentation has become an integral part of the company’s operations.

“Documentation has become one of our greatest in house business tools throughout our expansion journey,” he confirms.

Sherpa Group franchise consultants also played an important role in introducing ZEN Home Energy Systems to the franchising community, explaining the advantages of becoming a member of the Franchise Council of Australia and presenting networking opportunities with other key industry professionals.

To strengthen its franchise recruitment opportunities and further business development, Sherpa Group franchise consultants have worked with ZEN on a range of marketing opportunities, from business directories to trade shows and exhibitions and industry publications.

“Sherpa Group have established great networking relationships with key marketing industry professionals within the franchising sector and are constantly offering and promoting new and innovative marketing ideas to our company,” Wes concludes. 

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