Treat yourself to success

If you’re thinking about entering the world of franchising, consider this:

Established 28 years ago, Wendy’s is one of Australia and New Zealand’s most successful franchises.

Today more than 89% of Australians over the age of 13 recognise the Wendy’s brand and three quarters-of-a-million people visit Wendy’s stores across the country every week.

The good news is that Wendy’s franchising opportunities are now available, with new stores opening in many states and suburbs throughout Australia.

“The nation’s favourite milkshakes, hot dogs and ice cream will soon be available in even more locations but, before that can happen, franchisees are needed!” said Wendy’s National Recruitment Manager, Jon Philpin.

“Wendy’s currently has more than 300 stores in Australia and New Zealand so we’re a very established and successful franchise.

“We’re really excited to be opening so many new stores – it means there are some fantastic opportunities on offer for people who want to take control and own their own business.”

Wendy’s provides ongoing training and support to all franchisees and, with nearly three decades of franchising excellence, the systems and processes in place are all designed to make life easy for franchisees.

“Many franchises demand long hours preparing food and cleaning machines – that’s not the case with Wendy’s,” Mr Philpin said.

“While all our franchisees work exceptionally hard, they also have the freedom afforded by regular working hours as well as the time to concentrate on driving their turnover.

“No prior experience is required.  Our franchisees all get over four weeks of training, including two weeks of in-store training, before spending one week at our head office in Adelaide learning the retail and management skills which underpin Wendy’s success.

“What’s more, a Business Development Manager will spend the first two or three days with first-time franchisees to make sure they’re confident with the new role when opening their store.”

Just some of the franchising opportunities now available include:

*  Keilor (VIC)     *  Hurstville (NSW)  

*  The Pines (VIC)    *  Macarthur Square (NSW)

*  Traralgon (VIC)    *  Roselands (NSW)

*  Campbelltown (NSW)     *  Mitcham (SA)

*  Erina (NSW)     *  Kalgoorlie (WA)

Entrepreneurs win for caring
for their community

CARING for the community has been the ethos behind the success of We Can Community Services and founders, Ms Judith Monteath and Ms Liz Offer have recently been recognised for their efforts winning the Champion Services award at the inaugural Western Australia Small Business Champion Awards 2007.

Supporting families of those with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries or those who are disadvantaged due to personal or family situations, by providing temporary or ongoing respite care. We Can was one of the 28 WA finalists that entered the awards across 18 categories. 

Ms Offer said she and Ms Monteath had entered the business into the Services category but were surprised when it was announced they had won the award at the presentation evening.

“I was really surprised,” she said. “I couldn’t believe we had won the award. I had written a short speech just in case but we never expected to win. It is an honour to receive this recognition and we are proud of ourselves, and our dedicated staff who have helped us succeed.

“Our business is personally rewarding and Judith and I take great satisfaction in the care and service we provide.  We are delighted to be the recipients of this prestigious award.”

Judith and Liz have more than 50 years combined experience in the health industry and over this time have seen the growing need for respite accommodation.

Ms Monteath said We Can was an organisation dedicated to providing personal services to people with disabilities and their families in the local community.

“We tailor and personalise our services for each of our clients because we believe making our clients feel at home and encouraging them to participate in new and varied activities build their confidence – this in turn provides the client with the courage to participate in new and exciting ventures of their choice.”

Ms Offer said they had seen such a huge increase in the demand for respite services she and Ms Monteath were inspired to begin a franchising arm to their business which they anticipate will assist Australia’s 2.6 million unpaid family carers across the country.

“Our 24 hour, seven day a week respite accommodation service for clients is always in high demand,” she said. “In fact, other care organisations that do not have respite accommodation often use We Can’s respite accommodation home.

“By franchising the concept Liz and I know we will make a difference in the lives of families and people with disabilities every day and at the same time fulfil business dreams for carers across the country who want to venture out and start their own business under the safety of a franchisor.”

We Can Community Services will go on to represent their category against other states on a national level at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards to be held in Sydney on November 3, 2007.  Inside Franchising wishes them all the best of luck for the Awards!

 
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Now you really can have it all … business, family and the great outdoors, when you join Australia’s most family-friendly franchise, Johnno’s Camper Trailers.
Johnno’s Camper Trailer Network is Australia’s fastest growing network of Agents who hire and sell world-class on- and off-road camper trailers. 
The Johnno’s name is synonymous with stylish but robust camper trailers, proudly Queensland designed and manufactured, and built to suit Australia’s tough conditions. Other innovative products in the growing Johnno’s range include ute topper campers and add-on tents, all purpose-built to enhance customers’ outdoor leisure.
Johnno’s Camper Trailers agents are savvy business operators first, but camping enthusiasts second, who have recognised a first class opportunity to engage in the ultimate ‘lifestyle’ business.

Joining the Johnno’s Network is all about…

1. Putting affordable, fun-packed family holidays within consumers’ reach.
2. Getting to deal with people at their happiest – when they’re going on holidays!
3. Enjoying business and family leisure interests that complement each other.

The network continues to grow as more people are drawn to the benefits of being able to combine quality family time and their favourite leisure pursuits with their own business.  The flexibility of the Johnno’s network also makes it an ideal addition to existing businesses such as service stations, caravan parks and camping/leisure outlets.
Franchise and Master License opportunities are available now and full support is provided throughout the franchise partnership. 

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A family business with family values, Hotondo was established in Deniliquin Victoria in 1979 by founder Kevin Renwick. In 1993, Hotondo commenced its franchising operations and began to empower small, local independent builders with the business systems and brand recognition synonymous with large scale volume building.

Today, Hotondo Homes proudly boasts a base of some 125 Franchisees constructing more than 1250 homes per year across 500 regions throughout Australia.   

With professional, accessible resources such as: Dedicated Architects / draftsmen, 100+ plans provisionally priced and complete with bill of quantities, established Marketing programs including press / TV / radio / magazine advertising, a National Call Centre, a Central Hotondo Homes Web Page, Display Centres, National Supplier Pricing, Discounted Insurance Services and National Network Conferences, the Hotondo Franchisee will become a champion of the building industry.

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Inside Franchising is very pleased to welcome Mannings AV Services to the ever-growing number of franchise systems joining us in 2007.  

Franchise Profile:  Phil started his business in December 1996 as a Sole Trader; he was involved in the delivery and installation of basic TV’s, Video’s and HI-Fi equipment.  In 2004 he franchised his business and here we are today.

The popular items today are Plasmas and LCD’s, including wall mounting, Home Theatre, DVD Recorders, Digital Set Top Boxes and the latest gaming machines like Xbox 360® & Playstation 3®. Not to forget computers with the software Windows ‘Media Centre’® and the recently released Windows ‘Vista’®. The technology is changing daily and the prices are dropping swiftly – it is our aim to install their equipment and maximise the features of their purchase.

With the advent of the more sophisticated Digital Television and Home Theatre, our business is in a very strong position for future growth, as the setting up these products is getting too difficult for the end user.
‘Who wouldn’t like BIG screen effect with sounds shooting and darting all around them?’  Home theatre used to be for the rich and famous, not now!! The interest and hype for this experience has been rampaging for years and there is no end in sight.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor and be involved in a proven, good cash flow & low overhead business.  Hands on training is supplied & no technical qualifications required, however a technical aptitude would be helpful.