FleetPartners is one of the top three fleet leasing companies in Australia & New Zealand, with many years of leasing knowledge and expertise.

FleetPartners is committed to forming successful partnerships for mutual benefit.

As a FleetPartners franchisee, not only will you lever off an industry icon, but also join a dynamic company with a dedicated team of industry experts, totally committed to profitable business partnerships.

A FleetPartners Franchise owner will secure, acquire and manage fleet opportunities for fleets of less than 30 vehicles with industry leading products and services at their disposal.

Training Program
An initial one week comprehensive training program will equip each Franchise owner with a full understanding of their obligations and provide a detailed explanation of the franchise guidelines, as set out by FleetPartners.

Training will cover administrative systems and sales processes to be later re-enforced by a dedicated Business Development Manager who will work closely with you during your first 3 months, providing onsite training and coaching in your territory.

Marketing
A comprehensive marketing plan including professional collateral, professional web presence, online quoting tools and remote access, will accelerate your ability to secure and win business.

Rewards / Benefits
The business can be as rewarding as you want it to be. As a franchisee, you will earn up front commissions and trailer income for vehicles you write into your portfolio. As most of your business is conducted on location, you will keep your overheads to a bare minimum by operating out of home.   

If you have the discipline and drive to be your own success story, partnering with a respected, blue-chip fleet brand might well be the vehicle to set you on your journey.

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Quick Shots ... Franchising News

Independent Property Inspections are pleased to announce that in the past three months three new franchisees have join the team.  Tom Triffitt is now operating both the North and North West Tasmanian Territories; James Coughlin has purchased one of our territories in Victoria that runs from Roseville to Berwick and Beaconsfield and beyond, and Randall Tidyman has purchased another Victorian territory that includes Noble Park, Springvale, Clayton, Oakley and Glen Waverley.

Independent Property Inspections is running regular FREE information nights in Victoria for building professionals to find out more about our unique opportunity and these nights are getting booked out quickly. 

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City Pacific Finance have welcomed their newest franchisees: husband and wife team Heather and Tim Kitching.  Their office, located in Coffs Harbour on the NSW mid north coast, officially opened this week with Heather taking on the running of the business while Tim continues in his accounting practice, which is located in the same office. The business is already off to a great start with clients lining up for loan services.

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Trios has recently revealed a new look at its stores, as part of a brand reinvigoration campaign aimed at ensuring the healthy fast food franchise keeps abreast of changing market trends. The new store look with enhanced signage and an expanded menu range has already seen a lift in sales levels of up to 15 – 20 percent.

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As part of 1300 FLOWERS’ ongoing support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), 80 Bunches of a dozen long stems red roses were delivered to patients in the Maternity, Plastic and Gynaecology wards at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. In addition to this, $1 from every bunch ordered for Valentines' Day was be donated to the NBCF.

Hot British fashion brand Jaeger has reportedly signed a franchise agreement in the Middle East which will see it opening stores across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

There are only a few months to go until the 2008 Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo and the Property and Investment Expos take place at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.  Exhibitors are urged to book their places now.

Chocolicious, which has two stores on the Gold Coast, has announced its plans for more new stores in South East Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Mortgage Choice Announces Winners for 2007 Business Excellence and High Flyers

Mortgage Choice, is proud to broadcast its list of franchise network national winners for 2007 - a dynamic and well-deserved group of high achievers.

The Business Excellence Award (BEA) recipients and High Flyers (top performing franchisees in terms of value and number of loans) were advised of their award-winning status at the company’s recent 2008 National Conference, held over three days in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Mortgage Choice Managing Director, Paul Lahiff said new and familiar faces graced the stage at the Conference Gala Night, all to enthusiastic applause.

“We were very impressed with the calibre of winners, some of whom have surprised themselves and us with their tenacity and skill in building their business,” he said.

“We’re very proud of all the award recipients, as they have clearly and wholeheartedly demonstrated the passion, dedication and determination required to be a successful mortgage broker”.

Each state BEA winner receives $1,000 while the national winners and High Flyers are off to Rio de Janeiro in May.

National winners:

• Franchise of the Year - Greg McQueen, Richard Crommelin, Dennis Aplin and Michelle Towner (WA)
• Multi Franchise Owner - Greg McQueen, Richard Crommelin, Dennis Aplin and Michelle Towner (WA)
• Multi Operator - Tony and Julie Schelling (NT)
• Single Operator - Caroline Jean-Baptiste (QLD)
• Rookie - James Hasselle (QLD)

High Flyers:

• Wendy Higgins (SA)
• Greg McQueen, Richard Crommelin, Dennis Aplin and Michelle Towner (WA)
• Kylie and Chris Vitale (QLD)
• Mark Boulton, Anthony Smith and Gary Mackertichian (VIC)
• Edward Borg and Vincent Camilleri (VIC)
• Russell Passfield (QLD)
• Ashley Koenig and Stephen Zamykal (VIC)
• Matthew Holland (NSW)
• Anthony and Leah Knight (NSW)
• Tony Fornaro and Adam Bourke (QLD)
• Tracy Parish and Robert Walpole (NSW)
• Greg Campbell, Flynn Sullivan and Leith Yelland (SA)
• Martin Beanland (NSW)
• Andrew Sawyer (WA)
• Matt and Linda Ireland (QLD)
• Andrew Flynn and Kerry Teakle (SA)
• Graham Bowling (QLD)
• Mark Ferris
• Peter and Denise Phillips (QLD)
• Robert Gibbons (ACT)
• Andrew and Karen Holmes (QLD)
• Nick Cook (QLD)
• Tony and Julie Schelling (NT)
• Peta Short (QLD)
• Susan Mason (WA)\

Inside Franchising would like to take this opportunity to say Bon Voyage and Congratulations to all of the winners!

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Mortgage Choice Business Excellence Award Winners

Wendy’s to support CanTeen

On Saturday 16th February, Wendy’s stores will be raising money to support CanTeen – the Australian organisation for young people living with cancer.

Participating Wendy’s stores across the country will be involved in a national fundraising day on the 16th February where 50 cents from the sale of every Smoothie will be donated to CanTeen.

“The fundraising day for CanTeen is being held to celebrate the launch of Wanna-melon – our delicious new Watermelon Smoothie – and our staff will all be proudly supporting this by wearing CanTeen branded bandanas throughout the promotion,” Nicola Milne, Wendy’s Chief Executive Officer said.
               
“CanTeen is a fantastic organisation doing wonderful work in our community so we’re really pleased to be supporting such a worthwhile cause.”

With a reported 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women directly affected by cancer in Australia before the age of 75, the work of organisations such as CanTeen is vital.  

“CanTeen’s mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds,” Wendy’s CEO, Nicola Milne said.

“At Wendy’s we see a lot of people of that age on both sides of the counter so we’re big supporters of the work that CanTeen does.”

A CanTeen donation tin will also be available in-store for customers to make additional donations.

The Wanna-melon Smoothie is available for a limited time only, from 11th February – 16th March. A second fundraising day for CanTeen will also be held on Saturday 1st March.

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Royal Life Saving partners with worlds largest mobile pool maintenance network to make your pool safe.

Royal Life Saving has announced it is partnering with PoolWerx to target dangerous swimming pools as part of its quest to eliminate preventable drowning.

The campaign involves PoolWerx technicians conducting poolside safety inspections in association with Royal Life Saving.

Royal Life Saving CEO, Rob Bradley and Keep Watch Ambassador Sam Riley, say the partnership is a logical and powerful fit, and thank PoolWerx for joining their commitment to safe and healthy pools.

“Through PoolWerx, which is the largest pool and spa maintenance network in the world, we can get direct access to pool owners this season to check their pools for safety” said Mr Bradley.

PoolWerx CEO John O’Brien says he is delighted to be able to participate in such an important campaign.

“This is a great opportunity for PoolWerx to give something back, and using our network to promote water safety makes perfect sense” he said.

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John O'Brien with Samantha Riley