The Autobarn franchise group is a major retail organisation within the Australian automotive aftermarket industry. Stores market comprehensive ranges of automotive parts and accessories, in-car entertainment systems, motor vehicle security systems, performance equipment, oils and additive products and body repair items and paint.

Autobarn began as a co-operative founded in Melbourne in 1985. The original group consisted of nine members with 11 retail stores between them, located in Melbourne and several major Victorian regional centres. The Autobarn franchise model was born in 1991 and has since grown to encompass 96 stores spread across five states and two territories.

There are many features to our franchise model. It provides those individuals who join our network with assurance that we will assist them through the acquisition of their business, then subsequently support them through the growth phases of their business via the guidance of professional support staff and the fostering of a network of individuals who impart knowledge to peers as a result of their own experiences.
As the Autobarn system grows and strives to promote best practice franchising and retailing techniques, it is important to remember that the initial vision of the foundation shareholders to franchise the Autobarn concept stands true today: “to provide opportunities for small to medium size businesses to compete, be profitable and grow by being part of a strong retail franchise group.

Autobarn provides a comprehensive support and training culture and an inherent belief that if the franchisee is profitable, then the franchisor is successful. It has been proven time and time again, that if the franchisor provided services are embraced by the operator, these expectations, in nearly every circumstance, are met.

Bright Eyes Sunglasses specialises in the retail sale of Sunglasses and associated products. The company was first established in 1985 and franchised in 1991. We are the largest Australian-owned and operated sunglass specialty retailer with outlets in every state of Australia .

Bright Eyes Sunglasses is the ideal owner-operated business where franchisees benefit from promotion, store identification (brand recognition) and multiple store opportunities. Ours is a very lucrative business model based on high profit margins, low set up costs and low ongoing royalties.

For two consecutive years the Bright Eyes Sunglasses franchising system has made the BRW Fast 100 and also placed in the top 50 out of 900 franchises listed in the BRW Fastest Growing Franchises, an achievement not possible without the continual support from our existing franchisees.

Bright Eyes is committed to constant improvement and building a dynamic group. Enquiries are welcome from persons as potential franchisees who hold the desire to be market leaders and enjoy the positive experience of achieving large-scale objectives as part of a team as well as personal goals at individual store level.

There are currently sites in high turnover centres available in most states of Australia and a limited number of existing stores are being offered for sale. Multiple store opportunities are also available.

Franchisee satisfaction directly linked to financial performance

A survey report of dissatisfied franchise owners in the United States has reinforced the correlation between financial performance and business satisfaction. The majority of dissatisfied franchisees surveyed indicated that their businesses were performing below their financial expectations, and that they would not make the same investment again.

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