The Property Shop

Concept: Earthmoving and trenching service provider to the construction and residential markets. Territory: Have been operating in South Australia for over 20 years and are currently expanding Nationally starting in Victoria. Training Provided: Training varies depending on whether the franchisee has any prior experience. Training includes operations and business training. A full training program would be approximately two weeks in total however it is separated into the various areas of operation and administration. Marketing Support: Dial A Digger maintains its own website, Yellow Pages, on-line advertising and central phone number '1300 A DIGGER'. The franchisor plays an instrumental role in undertaking group marketing activities and marketing through the visual display of the Dial A Digger brand on their equipment. Agreement Term: 5 + 5 Number Of Units: Currently there are 14 franchisees operating 18 franchise businesses in South Australia. With the launch of the expansion into Victoria and other states in the future this number will be growing over coming years. Units Outside Country: Dial A Digger currently only operates in Australia. Investment Required: The Upfront Franchise Fee starts from $30,000 and the total investment varies depending on the type of truck and equipment you decide to operate and the availability of used trucks and equipment in the market. The cost of the truck, equipment and attachments generally starts from $70,000. Business Established: Dial A Digger commenced its operations in South Australia in 1986 Franchising Commenced: Dial A Digger commenced its franchising operation in 1989 with the sale of its first franchise. Qualifications Required: No experience is necessary to join the Dial A Digger team as a franchisee. Dial A Digger is committed to providing high quality training, back-up and support.

Concept: Convenience Retailing Territory: QLD, NSW, VIC Training Provided: Yes Marketing Support: Yes Number Of Units: 50+ Investment Required: $350k to $450k Business Established: 1975 Qualifications Required: Good business acumen, entrepreneurial and focus on customer service

Concept: Gloria Jean's Coffees is Australia's largest specilaty coffee retailer, serving and selling a range of handcrafted espresso coffee drinks, signature cold drinks, blended and estate whole bean coffees and speciality teas. Territory: Nationwide Training Provided: Gloria Jean’s Coffees runs their very own Franchise Partner Induction Program where Franchise Partners and staff train for five weeks in the art of making quality coffee. The Barista Diamond, our exclusive espresso training program, offers four levels of training to our baristas around the globe. Marketing Support: A comprehensive and innovative marketing support system. This incorporates new product development, national promotions, public relations and advertising, instore design and POS materials and a dedicated Local Store Maketing Manager to provide support to Franchise Partners nationally. Agreement Term: In line with Lease terms Number Of Units: In Australia, Gloria Jean's Coffees has over 320 Franchise Partners operating close to 500 stores across the country, serving 7 million guests a month. Units Outside Country: Gloria Jean’s Coffees has opened 906 stores globally and signed 34 Master Franchise agreements across 33 countries worldwide. Investment Required: Total investment ranges from $300,000 to $450,000 Business Established: Established in 1979 in the USA, and is now an Australian-owned global brand. Gloria Jean's Coffees Executive Chairman Nabi Saleh and his business partner Peter Irvine purchased the Master Franchise rights for Australia in 1995. Franchising Commenced: Gloria Jean's Coffees Executive Chairman Nabi Saleh and his business partner Peter Irvine purchased the Master Franchise rights for Australia in 1995 and opening the first Australian store in Miranda, Sydney in 1996. Gloria Jean's Coffees franchised its first store in 1998. Qualifications Required: Retail experience preferred, but bright personality and passion for coffee is a must.