Want a trades franchise that gives you the potential to achieve your goals in terms of lifestyle and finance, and that comes in at an appealing investment level?
Check out these four budget buys that you can purchase for as little as $10,000 and no more than $50,00, upfront cost.
Under $20,000
What’s the job? Applying temporary scratch protection against glass scratches during building construction
Upfront cost: $10,000
What does this include? Exclusive territory, training, marketing support
What extra costs will you incur? Stock purchases, vehicle, insurance, business set-up costs
How long is a term? Yearly renewal
Qualifications: None required
Business started: 1992
What’s the job? Lawn-mowing and landscaping services
Upfront cost: $16,000+
What does this include? Your own territory, initial marketing, training, turnover guarantee of up to $1500 per week
What extra costs will you incur to set up? Equipment leasing (finance may be available)
How long is a term? 10 years with one option to renew
Qualifications: None required
Business started: 2012
Under $40,000
What’s the job? Pest control services for commercial and residential customers, including insect, termite and rodent control, pre-construction termite barriers and pre-purchase termite inspections
Upfront cost: $30,000+
What does this include? Pest control products and management systems, help with lead generation from marketing and SEO team, training – Creepy Crawly is a registered training organisation
What extra costs will you incur to set up? Vehicle and licensing fees
How long is a term? 5 years and ongoing as set out in franchise agreement
Qualifications: None required
Business started: 1976; franchising since 2004
Under $50,000
What’s the job? Gardening and landscaping services
Upfront cost: $20,000–$50,000
What does this include? Depending on spend, trailer and equipment, guaranteed income, training and marketing
What extra costs will you incur to set up? See above
How long is a term? 5 years
Qualifications: None required
Business started: 1989