Want to get a business up and running to make the most of the summer months? Here are four pool care brands that can deliver a recognsied brand name that will give you a competitive advantage.
Clark Rubber is an iconic Aussie brand which started in 1946 and has been franchising for 16 years, and it’s continued to innovate and diversify.
A Clark Pools & Spas mobile service van is the newest way to get into business, and it’s an affordable option. The van is stacked with state-of-the-art technology, software and equipment allowing franchisees to service clients’ pools in their territory.
The franchisor has mapped out 350 mobile van territories across the country.
Combining this mobile option with a small format Clark Pools & Spas retail outlet gives franchisees the best of both worlds – revenue streams from a pool care service, and merchandise.
Franchisee training includes store operations, retail management and sales and customer service.
A new Clark Pool & Spa Shop costs from $159,000 +GST; the mobile service is at an entry-level $29,990 +GST,
Jim’s Pool Care shares one of the most recognised small business names in Australia and has been operating since 2003.
It is virtually a pool shop on wheels. Its fleet of custom equipped vans ensure franchisees have everything required to clean a pool, make a sale or repair a pump.
Franchisees have access to multiple income streams including sales of pool toys and leisure accessories, sales and installation of equipment and the opportunity to become an agent for pool industry suppliers.
Poolwerx was established almost 30 years ago, and in this time has built up a network of nearly 600 service vehicles and 160 stores across Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Poolwerx chief operating officer Nic Brill said the past 12 months have been Poolwerx’ “most successful year to date”.
“With turnover 10 per cent above forecast and a double digit percentage sales uplift year on year, we’re continuing to grow and invest in reshaping our senior leadership team to meet our ongoing expansion,” he said.
Swimart started in 1983. Franchisees can expect to pay about $45,000 for a mobile franchise and between $180,000 and $250,000 for a retail store.