Franchise Business asked Andrew Lotter, franchise development manager at Megasealed, some essential questions about this niche business.

How long has the business been trading, and how long franchising?

Megasealed has been operating for over 30 years and has grown from a single mobile operation into a national franchise network supporting residential, strata and commercial customers across Australia.

What does it cost to buy a franchise?

Investment starts from approximately $35,000, depending on territory size and setup. This includes a turnkey package covering training, equipment, systems and initial support to get up and running.

What are the core areas of your company’s business?

Megasealed specialises in repairing leaking showers and balconies without removing tiles. Services also include grout replacement, tile rejuvenation, waterproofing and broader bathroom repair and restoration.

Who is a typical customer?

Our customers range from homeowners through to property managers, strata managers and commercial clients. We continue to expand our reach within these segments while strengthening partnerships in real estate and strata to drive consistent demand.

What makes your brand stand out from the competition? 

Megasealed pioneered non-destructive leak repair in Australia, using proprietary systems and advanced diagnostic tools to accurately identify and fix leaks without removing tiles. This delivers a faster, more cost-effective and less disruptive alternative to traditional renovation.

Why is this a good business for a franchisee to buy into?

Franchisees benefit from a proven, systemised model backed by 30 years of brand credibility, strong national demand and over 20,000 jobs completed annually. The business is scalable from owner-operator to multi-vehicle operations, with exclusive territories and established lead generation.

Which element of franchisee support is the most well-received?

The structured onboarding and ongoing support model is a standout. Franchisees receive four weeks of initial training plus ongoing business, marketing and operational support, including national lead generation and an outsourced call centre, allowing them to focus on delivering jobs and growing their business.

How many hours a week does a franchisee typically work?

Hours can vary depending on the stage of the business and individual goals. Many start as owner-operators and scale over time, building teams to create more flexibility.

What drives your growth strategy?

Our growth is measured and territory-led, focused on ensuring franchisees have strong local demand and support. We prioritise sustainable growth through brand strength, lead generation and long-term customer relationships.

What are your expansion plans for the next five years?

We have exciting plans to expand our services beyond showers and balconies, leveraging our core expertise in repair and restoration. This will create additional revenue streams for franchisees and broaden our market opportunity. In parallel, we are focused on expanding into underserved territories across Australia and entering new markets such as New Zealand, creating new franchise opportunities as we grow the network.

What is one exciting innovation/ development you have planned?

Ongoing product and system innovation remains a key focus, with continued development of proprietary repair technologies designed to improve efficiency, accuracy and customer outcomes. We’re also exploring adjacent service categories that complement our core offering, creating new opportunities for franchisees while staying true to our non-destructive repair expertise, with more to come in the near future.