Building & Utilities Franchises

Concept:Bathroom Makeovers - an alternative to expensive bathroom renovations!Territory: Australia Wide Training Provided: 4 Weeks Marketing Support: TV & Local Promotions Agreement Term: 5 Year + 5 Yr Option Number Of Units: 30 Investment Required: $84K includes vehicle Business Established: 1985 Franchising Commenced: 1990 Qualifications and Background:
Registered Training OrganisationMembers of the:Housing Industry Association and the Franchise Council of Australia

Concept: AllSafe Energy Efficient Products is unique in that we are a one stop shop for energy efficient products. We  not only supply insulation, hot water systems, solar power, ventilation and skylights. We also provide a complete installation service for all of the products we offer. Territory: Franchise opportunities are currenlty available in selected locations nationwide. Training Provided: AllSafe Energy Efficient Products provides training on all AllSafe products and procedures.  Franchisees  receive support from AllSafe approved suppliers, manufacturers and AllSafe management on an ongoing basis. Marketing Support: AllSafe Energy Efficient Products provides extensive marketing support in the form of national and local level advertising and marketing, including our website and our national number. Agreement Term: 5 Years Number Of Units: 7 locations operating throughout Australia, with another 3 stores set to open in the near future. Units Outside Country: AllSafe Energy Efficient Products currently does not operate outside of Australia but will consider any offers for a Master Franchising Agreement. Investment Required: $200,000 Business Established: 1997 Franchising Commenced: 2006 Qualifications Required: Full training provided

Concept: Concrete Taxi offers a unique service that targets a specific niche in the concrete delivery market. Territory: National Investment Required: $100K+ Business Established: 1993

Concept: Where there are tiles; there is business! The tile maintenance market is practically limitless. Within every region of Australia there exists copious opportunities for tile and grout repair work. Tile Rescue offers a local business opportunity to bring superior tile and grout maintenance services Territory: A number of exclusive territories are available Australia wide. Each territory has approximately 40,000 residencies. Training Provided: A two week intensive Franchisee Training program is in place including both technical and business management. Marketing Support: Tile Rescue Head Office has prepared a complete promotional strategy which is outlined and provided to each Franchisee in the Tile Rescue Operations Manual. This promotional strategy includes all the required tools to expose your tile rescue business within your territory. Agreement Term: Yearly agreement Investment Required: $25,000. Franchisees are required to have a working vehicle and approximately, $7,000 working capital. Business Established: 2008 Franchising Commenced: 2008 Qualifications Required: No specific experience or qualifications required. Full training is provided.

Concept: Shelter and Protection Territory: Metropolitan and Regional Training Provided: 3 - 5 days on site Marketing Support: Brochures, Yellow Pages, Trade Shows, Field Days, Press etc Agreement Term: 5 years plus two 5-year options Number Of Units: Aust: 19 Investment Required: $35-70K subject to site Business Established: 2005 Franchising Commenced: 2005 Qualifications Required: Sales & business skills

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: Electrical Contracting Territory: National Training Provided: 1 week intensive + ongoing coaching Marketing Support: National and Local Investment Required: $40,000 - $50,000 Business Established: 2001 Franchising Commenced: 2008 Qualifications Required: Must be a licensed electrician

Concept: Home services/ Maintenance/ House Hold services Territory: 80,000 to 120,000 people, Australia wide Training Provided: 1 week induction followed by quarterly reviews and ongoing support Marketing Support: $5,000 start-up pack, centralised marketing materials & online resource portal Agreement Term: 5 + 5 Number Of Units: 35 Investment Required: $80 - $90k Business Established: 1995 Franchising Commenced: 1999 Qualifications Required: Self motivated and a desire to be successful

Concept: Retail verandas, carports, pergolas and decks Territory: SA, VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD Training Provided: Successful applicants will be flown to Adelaide for initial training in computer operation and the Mr Carports business systems. Additional training may be provided on a continuing basis both interstate and on site. Marketing Support: Ongoing technical, marketing and business support. Number Of Units: 31 Investment Required: $57,500 + GST Business Established: 1991 Qualifications Required: The successful Licensee will have excellent people skills, management ability and be able to operate a computer. Some experience in the Building Industry would be an advantage, but not essential.

Concept: Waterproofing & Under Floor Heating Franchise Territory: Nationwide Training Provided: Prior to commencing work in the field, our Franchisees undergo extensive rigorous training. See below for details. Marketing Support: Adverts in industry publications, newspaper builder features, exhibitions & shows. National Sales Mgr carries out meetings with larger end building companies across Aust & NZ. Franchisees shown how to carry out local area marketing - cold calling, mail outs, attending local home shows, print advert Agreement Term: 5 years + 5 year option Number Of Units: 60 Units Outside Country: 10 in New Zealand Investment Required: $38,000 + GST Business Established: 1985 Franchising Commenced: 2001 Qualifications Required: Building industry experience is preferred but not essential. Ability to obtain a trade licence where necessary.

Concept: Mobile Refuelling Service Territory: Australia Wide Training Provided: 2 weeks office and in-cab Marketing Support: Dedicated Sales Reps Agreement Term: 5 years plus 5 year option Number Of Units: 20 Investment Required: $50K to $120K Business Established: 1987 Franchising Commenced: 1991

Concept: Home Improvement Territory: QLD / NSW / ACT / VIC / TAS Training Provided: 5 days – onsite/offsite Marketing Support: Group Marketing – TV, Brochures. Local Support – Press templates, Radio spots, Flyers. Agreement Term: 5 years plus 5 year option Number Of Units: 37 Units Outside Country: 51 Investment Required: $25,000 / $250,000 + working capital Business Established: 1979 Franchising Commenced: 1998 Qualifications Required: Business acumen, sales with building experience an advantage

Concept: Building Franchise Territory: Nationwide Training Provided: Up to 3 weeks, week 1 - face to face with the franchisors, week 2-3 - onsite and in office as well as 3 months business coaching Marketing Support: Franchisees have access to a wide range of advertising and marketing tools including standard advertising layouts, website, merchandise and signage. In addition our customer appreciation program ensures franchisees are able to tap into the referral system we have developed Agreement Term: 7 years Number Of Units: 1 Investment Required: Starting from $77k Business Established: 2000 Franchising Commenced: 2008 Qualifications Required: A current builders licence or a carpenter with 8-10 years in the building industry

Concept: Protect A Window Paint on Peel off Temporary Protection during construction Territory: Australia & New Zealand Training Provided: Allow 2 Days on Gold Coast Marketing Support: TradeShows/Mag Adverts/General Agreement Term: 1 + 1 years Number Of Units: 20 - 30 Units Outside Country: 1 Investment Required: Stock / Inventory $2,000 - $3,000 + franchise fee (depending on area) Business Established: 1992 Franchising Commenced: 2000 Qualifications Required: Business acumen, sales with building experience an advantage

Concept: Commercial Cleaning, Shopping Trolley Retrieval Services, Temporary Fencing Territory: Australia Training Provided: 2 week intensive + ongoing Marketing Support: Nat. tenders+local area support Agreement Term: 5 year + 5 year + 5 year option Number Of Units: 40+ Units Outside Country: 0 Investment Required: $35,000 - $200,000 Business Established: 1989 Franchising Commenced: 1994 Qualifications Required: Sound organisational skills, people oriented, sales ability

Concept: Retail Franchise operating from stylish showrooms…specialising in supply, installation & project management of Traditional Solid Timber Floors, Engineered Timber Floors, Bamboo Floors, Laminate Floors & Accessories…Positioned as specialists providing retail cosumers, builders & developers, architects and interior designers with expert Timber Flooring Solutions… Territory: VICTORIA - Metropolitan opportunities + Regional Opportunities Training Provided: 4 weeks initial training with ongoing training & product knowledge initiatves.
You don’t need any knowledge of timber flooring, as four weeks of intensive training is backed by  comprehensive manuals. You’ll learn absolutely everything you need to know, including operational systems, product ranges, proposal techniques + floor preparation and installation techniques…remember…you are not required to install the floors…you'll have access to qualified installers.  Marketing Support: Statewide campaigns and strategies are scheduled across TV, Radio, Print Media and various home show exhibitions in advance throughout the year by the Markeing Team at Perfect Timber Floors. www.ptf.com.au is being constantly developed to capture the growing online demand for informaion. Our marketing team supports & Guides the franchise network with local area marketing planning, concepts & initiatives. . Agreement Term: 5 Years initial term with an additional 5 + 5 renewal optionNumber of Units: 8 sites in Victoria - 5 + franchised, 2 company owned sites (available as franchises) Investment Required: $ 185,000 + depending on store size/location + working capital Business Established: 1942 - The parent company began operations 2003 - Perfect Timber Floors was established Franchising Commenced: 2008 Qualifications Required: Retail sales & Management Experience is advantageous - trade skills are not necessary as we provide access to qualified installers…

Concept: Removalists Territory: Nationwide Training Provided: We provide all training necessary and provide all relevant documentation. On the job and office training. This depends on the experience if the applicant. Marketing Support: We supply online booking services, Member of AFRA (Australian Furniture Removal Asscociation), truck signage, mail outs to houses for sale, trade show, radio advertising, leaflets, strong branding and promotions. Agreement Term: We have all legal contracts. Duration of agreement to be discussed. Number Of Units: 47 Investment Required: No cost involved in joining Two Men and a Truck. Requirements: Late model vehicle suitable for removals, all necessary moving equipment, company structure and all necessary instructions. Business Established: 1995 Qualifications Required: Drivers license, good English, computer skills, business management skills and removal skills.

Concept: Real Estate Property Management Franchise Training Provided: Yes, orientation, induction and continuing training Marketing Support: National, Regional and Local Agreement Term: 5 years + 5 Investment Required: $125,000-$300,000 + Rent roll establishment cost Business Established: 2005 Franchising Commenced: 2008 Qualifications Required: Have experience in Sales and marketing as well as the ability to run a team of people. Real Estate experience is not essential, but may be an advantage. Ideally have a Real Estate Licence and a proven track record in business development and management.

Concept: Companionship and home care services for seniors Territory: Australia Training Provided: Initial and ongoing Marketing Support: Unique PR and Networking Programmes Agreement Term: 5 + 5 Years Number Of Units: 10 Units Outside Country: 850+ Investment Required: 60-70k Business Established: 1994 Franchising Commenced: 1995

Concept: Mini earthmoving and excavating service and hire company with a large fleet of loaders, tip trucks and excavators at your convinience. Our services include trenching, excavating, concrete pool removals, landscaping, demolition and site clearing. Territory: Perth metropolitan and greater regional Western Australia Training Provided: 3 weeks comprehensive classroom before startup + on-going field and on-line training Marketing Support: Statewide advertising for the entire group on prominent radio stations, ongoing print advertising in various general and industrial magazines, public relations management for industry issues, e-newsletters to existing customers and ongoing direct marketing to new clients through flyer send outs, phone calls and network referrals. Agreement Term: 5 years plus 5 option Number Of Units: None currently, this is a new franchising system launched in 2010 managed by franchising consultantancy Tandem Management Perth. Units Outside Country: Nil Investment Required: $35,000 Business Established: 1989 Franchising Commenced: 2010 Qualifications Required: Heavy Rigid Licence

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Concept: Mobile specialist automotive glass and lens restoration service. Territory: Protected geographical areas available Australia wide. Training Provided: 4 weeks one-on-one training: 2 weeks in new territory. Marketing Support: Up-front 2 weeks personal cold calling in your territory by one of our experienced marketing representatives. On going marketing advice and materials. Agreement Term: 5 + 5 years Number Of Units: 35 Investment Required: From $33,000 + suitable small car Business Established: 1992 Franchising Commenced: 1995 in Australia Qualifications Required: A desire to be an independent business owner. An appreciation of cars, a sociable personality and a love of seeing something damaged restored to as new condition.

Concept: Mobile On-Site Hose and Fittings Service Territory: Australia wide Training Provided: 2 weeks initial followed by in-field training & ongoing support Marketing Support: National marketing, advertising, and in-field support Agreement Term: 3 x 5yr Number Of Units: 30 units Units Outside Country: 5 units with operations in South Africa, Mexico, Peru, Canada, and the USA. Investment Required: $60-$200k Business Established: 1988 Franchising Commenced: 1994 Qualifications Required: Mechanically minded or Trades qualified

Concept: Mobile Franchise ...it’s a Workshop on Wheels. A Total Hose franchise specialises in the servicing and replacement of hydraulic, pneumatic and other hose and fitting assemblies for a wide range of industries. Territory: Australia Wide Opportunities Training Provided: 2 weeks initial intensive and training followed by in-field training and ongoing support Marketing Support: National marketing, advertising, and in-field support Agreement Term: 5 years with additional 5 year options and no extra franchise fees Number Of Units: 17 Franchisees in Vic, NSW & Qld. Investment Required: The primary investment will be your capacity to supply a truck. You would need to look at a borrowing capacity of around $30 - $70K depending on the size of the truck, and if it is new or 2nd hand. For the franchise fee, however, financial and business options are available. Business Established: 1988 Franchising Commenced: 1988 Qualifications Required: You need no qualifications but should have some mechanically aptitude and love fixing things. We provide the technical training ... you provide the energy, enthusiasm and motivation to build your business and your earning potential.

Concept: Pool Mobile Servicing & Retail Territory: Territories avail. Aust wide Training Provided: 15 weeks-3 classroom, 12 field Marketing Support: National, regional & local Agreement Term: 5 + 5 Years Number Of Units: 220+ Units Outside Country: 4 Investment Required: $93,950 (inc GST) Business Established: 1990 Franchising Commenced: 1992 Qualifications Required: Motivated, success-driven people

Concept: Construction Industry, Supplying quality products and services in the applications of Waterproofing, Epoxy coatings, Self Levelling floor topping compounds, Polished Concrete and Expansion Joints. Territory: Nationwide: Priorities in WA, SA, TAS, ACT & NT. Training Provided: 4 weeks initial training, adjustable depending on existing skills level, plus additional on-going training. Marketing Support: National Advertising, Lead generation, & Strong branding. Agreement Term: 5 years, +5, +5. Number Of Units: 12 Units Outside Country: No Investment Required: $50,000 to $200,000 Business Established: 1997 Franchising Commenced: 2003 Qualifications Required: Good business accumen, Communication skills, Honesty and integrity, An optimistic outlook, People management skills, Supportive family and friends, Preferable experience within the building industry. (i.e. concreting, vinyl or carpet laying, painting). A mechanical aptitude.