Why should I franchise my business?

Franchising a business offers many benefits. By joining The Local Guys, you have the opportunity to grow your business to a national scale. Franchise partners will be buying into your business, as opposed to you employing them. This means a higher standard of work, as franchise partners are wanting to grow and take pride in their business.

Can I still run my own business?

Yes! We encourage you to still run your own business in the background. However, this will need to be rebranded to The Local Guys group.

How do I earn money as a Divisional Franchise Partner?

Divisional Franchise Partners can earn money by onboarding, training and supporting Regional and Unit Franchise Partners. For every Franchise Partner you onboard, you will receive a large upfront sum. Additionally, you will also receive ongoing royalties for supporting them. You can also earn an income from your own services and clients.

I don’t know anything about franchising, can you help?

Of course! Through our experiences, we have been on both ends of the spectrum as franchisees ourselves, as well as franchisors. We understand every aspect of franchising and will pass this knowledge onto you.

Do you help find new franchise partners?

Similar to finding clients, we utilise Google Adwords and search engine optimisation to build our site traffic. In addition to these, we also advertise on Seek and other franchising sites to target those who are interested in a career change or to start their own business.

Do you help train and onboard new franchise partners?

One of the main benefits of joining a franchise is to receive ongoing support. Here at The Local Guys, you can contact us anytime during business hours to gain assistance on the onboarding process. We are there with you throughout the process. We also have our online training platform for additional assistance.

How long does the process take?

As you are franchising your existing business under The Local Guys brand, the onboarding process is dependent on the division. However, it is likely it will take between 6-8 weeks.

Do you help with marketing and sales to find clients?

Through Google Adwords and targeted search engine optimisation, we build up the traffic to our website, which ultimately brings in more clients. We also utilise the marketing fund to create targeted advertisements for your territory and surrounding suburbs. In addition to the ongoing leads you will receive from the Support Centre, you will also receive the Local Area Marketing Plan during your marketing training, which has been designed to assist you in finding your own clients.

I have heard it costs $150,000 or more to start a franchise. How much will it cost?

Yes, it can cost a lot of money to franchise your business with your own brand. Typically it will cost between $55,000 – $150,000. However with the local guys it costs only $25,000 ex. gst plus training.

Mobile Franchise for Sale - Is a Mobile Franchise Successful?

Mobile franchises have taken the market by storm for good reason. The world now continues to foster convenience and mobile franchises are providing this to their customers. After the pandemic, we have seen a lot of changes and adaptations such as the success of online businesses and even the increase in delivery businesses. The good news, customers are no longer going back to the traditional buying experience. As many people adapt to mobile products and services, entrepreneurs can take this as an opportunity to offer the same services that customers want.

Even traditional store-front franchisors have seen the advantage of expanding their mobile capabilities, particularly in the pandemic to reach out to more people online. Whether you’re a first-time franchisee or are currently expanding your business, here are some things that you want to learn about mobile franchising.

- They are cheaper to run.
  Mobile franchises do not have the same demands as store-front retail stores. One of the current concerns of brick-and-mortar stores is the rising rental costs. If you run a mobile franchise, it is cheaper and has lesser requirements. The franchise owner does all the administrative work at their residence. Some examples of mobile franchises are pest control services, test and tag, mobile ice cream, and more.

- They cost less than store-front retail stores.
  With lower overhead costs, mobile franchises only need a smaller initial investment. They are more affordable because they don’t require capital to put up a physical store and pay for advance space rental.

- Your lifestyle can take priority
  . Running a mobile franchise can be very flexible and it allows you to choose a more effective schedule so you can. All you need to do is block your schedule throughout the week so you can allocate time for work and still have time for your hobby.

- They are commonly easier to operate. Many mobile franchises do a fabulous job of staying focused on their area of expertise. Since mobile franchises are rather simple and more streamlined, they easily succeed. Customers easily understand a mobile franchise that specializes in home cleaning or pest treatments because it relates to them being practical. Hence, franchisees can focus on providing services and marketing their products without having to deal with additional rental costs.

You reach your customers easily. For this reason, almost didn’t make it to the list. Yet ever since the pandemic, people have realized the importance of mobility and flexibility. So the mobile business is here to stay.

You can scale at a rate comfortable to you. Since you don’t feel any pressure from other financial obligations like hefty rental fees and interest on commercial loans, you can scale at any rate comfortable to you. You could buy a service franchise and lease multiple vehicles for a start. Or you can add new vehicles as warranted so you don’t have to spend too much in the beginning. As soon as you gain momentum in your business, you can gradually add more resources to your company. Starting a business doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Truly, mobile franchises have found the void to fill and had major success in some trial runs in the previous years. Just take for example an old-school ice cream truck. With everything now going online, you would be surprised just much everyone misses the concept of an old truck. In another instance, a mobile pest control service would be beneficial for homes that need instant treatment. It allows you to easily move from one location to another, thus providing what the customers want in the first place – speed.

We Have Franchise Opportunities In
Every Australian State!

With franchises across Australia, we have opportunities available to Franchise Partners across the country! If you’re looking for a new and exciting business venture with the support of a national company, you’re in the right place. Learn more about our Franchise Opportunities or get in touch to learn more today!

Mobile Franchise for Sale - Is a Mobile Franchise Successful?