If you’re looking for a new business idea, you’ll find fresh concepts and established business models at the Perth Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo.
Here are three established business models up for grabs for keen franchise buyers.
The Grout Guy
Ice hockey player and Perth local Brad Young was an entrepreneur at a very early age, joining forces with local firm The Shower Man. The Grout Guy business came out of this experience. Brad and his wife Kristy continue to look at new innovations and systems to better the re-grouting and fixing leaking showers industry.
Q: How long have you been in business and how long franchising?
A: The Grout Guy has been operating in Perth for over 10 years. We decided to expand via franchising in February this year.
Q: Who is your customer and why do they need your service/ product?
A: Anyone with tiles and grout in a property they own, or more specifically a shower. We concentrate on re-grouting and sealing leaking shower recesses. When water damage appears on the wall behind a shower, we want the question to be “who do we call”and the answer to be “The Grout Guy”.
Q: What is the cost of a franchise?
A: It starts from $43,000.
Q: How many territories or sites are you looking to fill in WA?
A: 15 metro, 10 regional.
Q: What kind of skills do you want your franchisee to have?
A: We want franchisees who are good with their hands, who have strong interpersonal skills and like to work on their own.
Charco’s The Flaming Chicken
George Boladian, director, takes our Q&A.
Q: How long have you been in business and how long franchising?
A: Charco’s “The Flaming Chicken” has been in business for more than 13 years. We are launching our franchise business opportunities at the Perth Expo.
Q: Who is your customer and why do they need your service/ product?
A: Our customers come from all walks of life and enjoy fresh, affordable and mouth-watering meals.
Applying charcoal rotisserie style cooking, all our food is prepared completely fresh to achieve the best taste and the highest quality.
Our menu includes charcoal chicken, Portugeuse chiicken, lamb ribs and fresh salads.
Q: What is the cost of a franchise?
A: The total turn-key investment in Charco’s varies dependant on size of premises, location, type of equipment and can range from $400,000 to $700,000.
Q: How many territories or sites are you looking to fill in WA?
A: Our aim is to establish five stores in the first two years, expanding to 20 stores within a seven year period.
Q: What kind of skills do you want your franchisee to have?
A: We believe the following skills are essential:
- Positive attitude and strong desire to succeed;
- Passionate about our brand, our customers and our menu;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service;
- Be hard working and devoted.
Bookwiz
Martine Hoosen is the founding director of Perth-based Bookwiz and the MYOB 2016 Partner of the Year.
Q: How long have you been in business and how long franchising?
A: Bookwiz has been operating since 2000 and we launched our first franchisee in October 2013.
Q: Who is your customer and why do they need your service/ product?
A: Bookwiz prides itself in supporting small business owners with exceptional bookkeeping, payroll, BAS and training services. Our bookkeepers are able to help small business owners manage cash flow, streamline bookkeeping systems and take away the pain from the administration side of running their businesses.
Q: What is the cost of a franchise?
A: Our franchise fee is $16,000.
Q: How many territories or sites are you looking to fill in WA?
A: We currently have 12 Areas available in Perth.
Q: What kind of skills do you want your franchisees to have?
A: They need to at least hold their Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping) and two years’ bookkeeping experience.
- Want to find out more? Go along to the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo on 7 May: for a FREE TICKET go online at www.franchisingexpo.com.au and us code FMG.