Are you looking to buy a retail franchise? Check out what’s on offer

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If you’re looking to buy a retail franchise, you have plenty of diversity in the sector to choose from. Think retail, think bookstore, tile retailer, pool accessories, pharmacy and hair care, convenience store, workwear…

Here are three to consider:

Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety 

There are 48 stores in the group, with plenty of sites available for new franchisees – Sydney metro, Melbourne metro, Brisbane metro, Perth metro, Adelaide metro, Wollongong, Tamworth, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga, Albury/Wodonga, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven.

It will cost upwards of $300,000 to invest in a store, with an agreement set for five years.

The good news for a retail business is working five and a half days a week.

You’ll be operating a national brand in a growing, non-discretional market; there is limited stock wastage, and the business is scalable to a multi-store operation.

New franchisees can expect an induction course, first week trading and ongoing support.

The franchisor also helps with site selection, development, design and merchandising, marketing, backed up by field support, and opportunities to connect with other franchisees.

So is it right for you?

If you have drive and determination in spades, want to work hard while enjoying a good worklife balance, crave variety and can bring team management skills and a strong customer focus, then this could be a good option.

Tobacco Station Group

A tobacco and gift franchise established in 1996, there are now more than 470 stores around the country.

TSG has made a major investment in business systems to provide a solid business model for franchisees.

A comprehensive retailer training program is included with ongoing support as you develop your business. TSG provides a customised, industry-specific POS system, sales incentives and bonuses, brand and marketing strategy, website, in-house loyalty program, and members website.

Franchisees have access to competitive supply terms, and will get help with lease negotiation.

If you want to buy a Tobacco Station Group outlet, expect a capital investment of about $150,000.

So is it right for you?

No experience is required, but franchisees do need to bring a passion for customer service, and an ambition to grow your business and the brand.

Clark Rubber

An iconic brand for 75 years, the Clark Rubber business has been franchised since 1995.  

To buy a bricks and mortar store will cost from $159,000 for a new Clark Pool & Spa shop, and from $400,000 for a brand new Clark Rubber outlet.

Extensive franchisee training includes store operations, retail management and sales and customer service.

The marketing team works with franchisees individually to assist with local area marketing campaigns, and the national marketing team delivers major promotional broadcast and event campaigns and catalogues.

Clark Rubber has distinct retail profile with a broad mix of products across the key categories of pools, foam and rubber. 

Its unique retail business model is backed up by group buying power, business development support, a progressive franchise fee structure, site selection and lease negotiation assistance and multi-store owner development programs.

So is it right for you?

Bring a friendly, customer-service approach, a good work ethic and attention to detail, financial acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit and you’ll fit right in.

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