Grayson’s Gutter Guard founder Grayson O’Connor takes the Franchise Business Q&A.

How long has the business been trading?

The business started in 2001, and we started franchising in 2021.

What does it cost to buy a franchise?

$125,000 including all training, equipment and a brand new vehicle.

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

We are a gutter guard and gutter cleaning company.

Who is a typical customer?

Our client base is property owners.

What makes your brand stand out from the competition?

Grayson’s has a family ring to it and is well-established.

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

Franchisees benefit from low operating costs and great support from a market leading company.

What do franchisees like most about the support provided?

Our lead generation is extremely effective at gaining franchisees new clients without them needing to pay for advertising. We own two of Australia’s oldest gutter guard brands, Leafbusters, and LEAFSCREENER.

Our system doesn’t just rely on the leads from Grayson’s strongly placed websites, we have also own other gutter guard websites like https://leafbusters.com.au/ and https://www.leafscreener.com.au/

How many hours a week does a franchisee typically work?

Typically franchisees work between 20 and 40 hours.

What drives your growth strategy?

Word of mouth.

What are your expansion plans for the next five years?

We hope to have at least 10 franchises in Victoria and be underway in New South Wales and Queensland.