Furniture & Homeware Franchises

Concept: Storage Solutions for the Home Territory: Various Training Provided: 5 week in-house initial training Marketing Support: National/Local Campaigns Agreement Term: 10 year with option 10 year Number Of Units: 60+ Units Outside Country: 16+ Investment Required: $600,000+ Business Established: 1973 Franchising Commenced: 1998 Qualifications Required: Business aptitude/ Communication Skills/ Passion for the products & concept/ Commitment to quality & customer service

Concept: Retail - bedding Territory: Australia wide Training Provided: Ongoing training and IT Support Marketing Support: Comprehensive marketing and promotional programs. Number Of Units: 37 with 45 planned by the end of 2008 Investment Required: Approximately $120,000. We have an up front fee of $15,000 Business Established: 2001

Concept: Beds, Bedding, Bedroom Furniture and Bedding Accessories franchise (Sleep Specialist), providing customers with specialised expert sleep solutions Territory: VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, WA Training Provided: 2-3 weeks initial training with ongoing training offered Marketing Support: National marketing campaigns and strategies are planned, organised and conducted by Snooze. In house experienced resources provide support, guidance and expertise at a national, state and local level. Agreement Term: 10 years Number Of Units: 70+ Units Outside Country: Nil Investment Required: $500,000 + depending on the store size/location Business Established: 1974 Franchising Commenced: 1976 Qualifications Required: Retail/Managerial Experience is an advantage

Concept: Indoor and Outdoor Furniture & Decor Training Provided: On-site training Marketing Support: Professional Marketing Team; Group Advertising initiatives Agreement Term: 5 years Number Of Units: 37 Australian stores Units Outside Country: 8 New Zealand stores Investment Required: $190,000 plus Business Established: 1998 Franchising Commenced: 2002 Qualifications Required: Formal qualifications are not necessary - a high level of energy and desire to achieve is!

Concept: Retail, Bedroom + Bedding Territory: Postcode of store Training Provided: Yes Marketing Support: Press, TV, Radio and Catalogue Number Of Units: 92 Investment Required: $500,000 Business Established: 1984 Franchising Commenced: 1993 Qualifications Required: Retail Experience

Concept: PTF is a family owned company specialising in the supply & installation co-ordination of quality solid timber, floating floors, pre-coated solid floors and laminates. Territory: Victoria / 8 sites. 2 franchised and 6 company owned stores Training Provided: You don’t need any knowledge of timber flooring, as four weeks of intensive training is backed by very comprehensive manuals. You’ll learn absolutely everything you need to know, including operational systems, product ranges, quoting, floor preparation and installation, customer expectations, sales Marketing Support: This includes television, radio, website, online advertising with Google, shopping centre advertising, trade shows such as the Housing Industry Association and RACV shows, Yellow Pages and a 1300 number used in all marketing communications. Agreement Term: 5 + 5 years Investment Required: $185,000 to $250,000 including capital depending on the site Business Established: 2003 Qualifications Required: Nil, sales experienced an advantage.

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Concept: Retail, Home and Giftware Training Provided: Yes Marketing Support: Radio, Press and Catalogue Agreement Term: 5 Years with 5 Year Option Number Of Units: 16 Investment Required: $200K to $500K Business Established: 1996 Franchising Commenced: 2005

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