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Introduction
Summary
The worlds population is changing, people are living longer and birth rates are falling. The Age shift is a global phenomenon; The Age shift offers new opportunities for business. By planning now, we can position ourselves to exploit the opportunities and meet the challenges. Source Foresight Study – The Age Shift
The Age shift represents a fundamental change in the economy; People themselves are living longer and healthier lives. Pensioners and the labour force of 2020 have already been born; if we update our attitudes and embrace the challenges of a maturing population there is much to be gained.
The maturing population has and will generate major switches in the pattern of demands. In particular, the mature population will;
1) Rely on consuming services rather than goods.
2) Demand more flexible work practices.
3) The choices to make their own decisions in life
The mature worker today has redefined traditional concepts of loyalty, job satisfaction and career advancement. A more entrepreneurial approach to work has given them ‘a leaner and meaner work ethic.’ In many ways it is the result of corporate downsizing and an upsurge of outsourcing.
If the corporate world does not change its current work structure to a more flexible arrangement and accommodate the mature population there may be significant losses within a few years.
Franchising is one method of adapting to this Age Shift and incorporating more flexible work practices. Unlike traditional employment franchising provides the prime opportunity to a more flexible approach to the traditional work ethics.
Enabling the mature population to be in the driving seat, enjoying the choices in life.
ABC is a franchise system, which has capitalised on the growing changes of the population and the multi billion-dollar service and supply industry.
Franchising is now the fuel for expansion of the ABC System. Franchising is massive, making it now difficult to imagine a main street, the local shopping centre, or a local council area without franchised outlets.
The continued growth will be driven by a number of factors –
n Its close association with the rapid developing services sector,
n Its ability to exploit and service niche markets,
n The age shift in population,
n The increasing demand for convenience and standardised quality and the increasingly difficult business environment for independent small business operations.
Corporate downsizing and contracted-out business activities are a part of the reason employment in business services has grown so rapidly. Activities previously done within firms are now accomplished externally by other businesses that specialise in these functions; this places ABC in a prime position for future business services.
The world is a sophisticated market and the increasingly mobile consumer has come to depend on and appreciate the consistent quality of franchised products and services. The ability to easily recognize a franchise guarantees that there will be no surprises or disappointments and assures that a ‘bigger back up force’ exists.
Preface – Your Opportunity
Decided to make a new start? Have capital to invest, looking to start your own business and make it grow fast? Franchising can present such an opportunity. The chance to start your own business under the umbrella of an established unique brand and a proven business format.
The ABC franchise is a comprehensive program. Every aspect of the business is tried and tested and our support is second to none. You will be provided with all the equipment, security passes, kits, products, uniforms, stationery, training, manuals, ongoing support and most off all personal development that you and your business may require…compare the difference…
The many benefits of having an ABC franchise include:
n Fully established company and clients –eliminates the FLY BY NIGHT risk
n Huge Business and Corporate sector market.
n No previous business experience necessary – we train you in every aspect, and provide personal development.
n Your business can run as a sole operator or as a team (employing staff) to increase turnover.
n The freedom for family and/or free time, without affecting your overall income.
n Comfort of a business vehicle; no bulky TRAILERS or VANS.
n Full training and extensive, ongoing support.
n Regular ongoing client contracts.
n Cutting edge advertising and marketing program – generating quality leads.
n Massive growth potential.
n The scope to build your business to employ others and delegate the work.
n Low establishment investment.
n Low ongoing costs compared to other Franchise Systems.
n Enjoy time off with full back-up of support team.
n Master franchises and regional franchises available World Wide.
Introducing the Unique ABC Concept
ABC is a fully integrated group of businesses, enabling the flexibility and diversity to offer clients what they require.
Any Business
Almost any good business can be franchised, if you have a good business model and are thinking about franchising, Don’t pay for expensive franchise documents, use the ABC Franchise Documents to franchise your business model. Franchising is a serious and expensive exercise and can cost you a packet of money, starting with over the top expensive legal fees, mostly who charge for template documents, reworded to fit your business name ! You can purchase Low Cost Online Franchise Document - ABC Kit, this will provide you the majority of the franchise layout and give you the template structure in order to be prepared in advance for the lawyers.
Hamburger Business
We Have Always Been A Franchising Company. McDonald's has always been a franchising company and has relied on its franchisees, our Owner/Operators, to play a major role in the System's success. McDonald's remains committed to franchising as a predominant way of doing business.
Starting a McDonald's restaurant is a tremendous opportunity. McDonalds are seeking individuals with significant business experience who have successfully owned or managed multiple business units or have led multiple departments and who have significant financial resources
Handy People Services Business
A We provide a skilled and professional workforce that cover a wide range of property maintenance, DIY and installation services from repairing and installing windows and doors to stopping leaking taps and building flat packs, in fact we will even help you with your own DIY projects. We specialise in all those small jobs around the home as well as the larger jobs such as kitchen and bathroom installations and complete property refurbishments. ABC is the only resource you need for all your properties maintenance, installation and DIY requirements.
We pride ourselves on our reputation of providing a quality property maintenance and handyman service at an affordable price, our charges are low and affordable than the industry standard, combine this with a good service and you can see why the majority of our customers use us time and time again.
Sandwich Business and Bakery Business (Aussie Pie Shops)
Ever since 1762, when the Earl of Sandwich famously demanded that his food be placed between slices of bread so that he could continue his card game, the simple delight of the sandwich has been appreciated.
The British love a sarnie and it is estimated that we buy 1.8bn of them every year and make and consume billions more.
The sandwich industry is estimated to be worth £3.5bn, so you would be forgiven for wanting a slice of it for yourself.
However, the industry is fiercely competitive and if you open your own shop you will be competing against supermarkets, workplace canteens, cafes, bakers and, of course, other sandwich shops
Commercial Cleaning Franchise
ABC commercial cleaning division is a mobile hygienic cleaning company. Specialising in cleaning of all types of corporate businesses. ABC Commercial Hygienic Cleaning was established to service what was a lack in standards and quality of traditional cleaning companies were offering to clients with regards to customer service and quality of work.
This short fall in standards was due to the fact that there were really only typical types of cleaning companies that existed, producing their own specific common problems. There are companies that are very cost effective financially but find it very difficult to offer and deliver a quality reliable professional service. Other businesses may not have the support resources and reliability to meet the requirements of customers.
Through our affiliation system of operation we have been able to bring together & create many quality assets to our company. ABC has a team of true professionals focusing on delivering a quality professional operation.
With this group of high-qualified personnel, integrating them into a cost effective quality operation has allowed us to provide our clients with the comprehensive service of commitment and transparency.
Cartridge Business - Refilling Printer Cartridges
Cartridge World operates in the fast-paced information technology environment. Advancements in information technology over the past decade have transformed business to be dependent on computers and printers. Consequently, refilling printer cartridges has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
In servicing this market, Cartridge World has successfully provided an environmentally sound, economical solution to the growing costs of replacing printer cartridges.
A recycled printer cartridge that is refilled with toner can be resold for approximately half the price of a new one, providing substantial saving with equal function. Additionally, refilling the cartridge supports local communities by reducing waste and protecting the environment.
Cartridge World is now the world leader in inkjet and cartridge refilling and one of the world's fastest growing franchises. The head office is based in Adelaide, South Australia. There are over 1500 franchised Cartridge World retail stores worldwide
Pizza Chain
As part of Yum! Pizza Restaurants we have access to an almost unparalleled wealth of franchising experience and expertise. This global success means we have an extensive and tested formula for setting up franchisees to operate successfully within our network. It’s all based on our Partnership Pact – this establishes a working trust based around mutual respect and a consideration of each other’s needs and wishes
Start your own pizza franchise use the ABC franchise Documents.
Business – Why we are the ABC service leaders
ABC has the infrastructure in place to ensure we remain the best in the field, that together we have created. ABC is the only leading mobile ABC and home service company. Teamed with our other divisions, we occupy a position in the market that no other organization does.
The main target markets for ABC is any person, corporation or business that utilises services - corporate companies, government associations, small and large business and homes, all of which use services. The day-to-day growing reliance on services is ever expanding, something that will only increase in the years to come.
Industry Trends
Workforce Trends
According to a Study by Spherion Corporation in conjunction with Louis Harris & Associates, Inc., there is a new worker emerging today – one who has redefined traditional concepts of loyalty, job satisfaction and career advancement. In many ways it is the result of downsizing and an upsurge of outsourcing.
This “emerging” worker spans across all age groups, industries and regions and is expected to represent the majority of the workforce in the near future.
The study continues to state that: driven by a unique set of values, the Emerging Workforce is creating new career opportunities and presenting traditional companies with significant human resource challenges.
ABC Products and Advantages
Product – The niche market
ABC system is both a product and service provider, unique to many small business operations.
Your service is SERVICE! Business Owners will conduct regular calls to homes, the main benefit to your clients will save them money and time.
Stock and Suppliers – ABC
ABC over the years has established sound relationships with major suppliers and manufacturers. This ensures that the best product is purchased or manufactured at the best possible price.
You will be able to buy direct from ABC or suppliers at special prices. You will be shown how to control your stock and maximise your investments.
Your ABC Franchise Business
Rights to the ABC Name, Image and Trade Marks
We have created our own unique image and business name; These names clearly identify your business and the quality product you represent. Customers quickly recognise the meaning of our names and the quality of products and services associated with the names.
Security – ABC earns respect…
Because of the nature of the ABC business and its clients all business owners must undertake a Police Check prior to business purchase.
A 3M High Security identification pass and access control card must be worn at all times. This is supplied as part of your franchise package. The respect you will receive from our corporate image will far out weigh any previous employment or business position.
Your Local Advertising and Marketing Fund
A local Advertising and Marketing areas have been established to promote your business and the range of products and services you provide. This co-operative fund allows us as a network to take advantage of media opportunities such as Television, Radio, Newspaper Advertising etc, not normally financially viable to the independent business operator.
Together with our Brand Recognition Fund, you will always be assured of a leading edge marketing campaign.
Your Competitive Advantage
ABC enjoys many unique competitive advantages within the market place. We are the leaders in ABC services.
What the customer thinks is influenced by what they see.
Our Marketing and Promotions program ensures ongoing regular customers and profit, therefore unlimited profit potential.
Of course exactly how we go about this is strictly confidential company information. However, we will be happy to disclose the business operations in more detail if you are accepted to the next stage.
Credibility
ABC deals with some of the most respected legal, accounting, consulting, banking and industry organizations.
We have a growing list of high profile corporate clients who have experienced the on-going benefits of ABC service.
The Facts – No Alternatives
n Your business will benefit by maintaining our marketing program committed to excellence in both product and opportunity.
n Your input along with the group will benefit you by further developing loyal, satisfied customers through committed franchisees and the ABC system.
n ABC will continue to build a strong network that is recognised as a leader in the service industries.
n Your business and reputation will continue to be enhanced by belonging to the unique niche market of the ABC System.
n The ABC Package is a total business and self-development package. It enables the system to develop a network of financially sound, independent, happy franchisees.
n As you read this profile the team are constantly developing new products, services and improvements to further enhance your business income.
n You are provided with a comprehensive training package to ensure total business success.
n You will be provided with unlimited ongoing support, business meetings, seminars and fun events that are all part of our commitment to your business success and personal development as a member of our team.
n You will benefit on a daily basis. We have communication methods to disperse information, methods and new ideas with a touch of a button.
n You will be ensured that our system always utilises state of the art technology and techniques.
n Your business integrity will benefit by the use of our internet sites.
n We will guide you to develop and expand the line of products and services offered to your clients.
n You will achieve your very best, in both business and personally, by becoming a part of our image respected throughout the community for our commitment to all other businesses and their own unique image.
n Your credibility will immediately increase. The extraordinary commitment level of our team creates a powerful, dynamic group of diverse people all striving to climb to the highest levels of achievement in both their business and personal lives.
Comprehensive Training and Support
We train you in every aspect of the operation of the franchise.
You will be provided with detailed Business Operations Manuals.
Our comprehensive training will ensure that you successfully and profitably operate your business and as you do this you will develop personal skills to further enhance the world you live in.
The ABC training program includes purchasing and stock control, sales and marketing, administration and book keeping. Nothing has been left to chance with the Operations Manuals. Regular franchisee meetings provide on-going support.
Training will be extensive and carried out both in house and on-site.
ABC has the capacity to provide the total knowledge base requirements relating to the areas of on-site services and preventative maintenance. Our training includes the very latest technology.
The cost of your ABC training is included in the franchise package.
Regular franchisee meetings and on-going training and support are all part of a proven business package, designed to service and support you and your business. The management and technical staff have 24 hour help lines, so you can telephone any time, day or night to discuss important business issues or just have a friendly chat.
Becoming part of our team means you will have access to your own ABC technical support staff for any technical assistance. This means that the technical staff will be privately labelled ABC Technical Support “ while working under you.
Remember
You are in business for yourself
but not by yourself.
Benefits of an ABC Franchise
You’re Benefits
You can be assured that the management structure at ABC will never be distracted from supporting your business.
You will benefit from our business focus and experience at all levels.
We have established our own stock and chemical supplies clearly labelled with our corporate logo and image so you can be assured that supplies are always available at the best possible prices.
We have developed our own recycling program to benefit the environment and save on plastic waste.
You’re Lifestyle & Quality Family Time
You will enjoy the best of both worlds………………
An ABC franchise offers a perfect opportunity to gain a better mix of lifestyle and income. More family or free time plus the prestige of owning and running your own business is something that many people enjoy and others simply will envy.
What good is money if there is no time to enjoy the things it brings!
You have the advantage of operating your own unique leading edge business which, when seen is the subject of much conversation.
Profitability – like no other
Depending on the size of the income required and the business contracts you wish to purchase, the total business investment may vary from approximately $ XXXXX to $ XXXXXX and above for approved investors. Please call our ABC if you require confirmation on any other forms of income required.
Your Investment
Your Simple & Inexpensive Business
The ABC Franchises will suit most people capable of following proven success procedures. The total investment of purchasing a business is within the financial reaches of most people, particularly in the current employment market.
No formal qualifications are necessary to own an ABC business; however, success for any business is determined by the enthusiasm and customer service orientation of the owner.
Working Capital
Provision should be made for the following expenses during the establishment period of your business.
n Accountant/Solicitor
n Personal Expenses
n Working Capital
n Additional Set Up Costs
Your Next Step
If you recognise the potential of the ABC business and you are willing to make the financial investment, and personal commitment, then let an ABC franchise be your opportunity.
You want to be successful and we want you to be successful. We will go out of our way to get to know you because we’re seriously seeking partners in whom we can invest our proven business expertise along with our name and reputation.
The next step is simple – Please complete the details on the following pages cut and return to ABC.
Application Details
Stage 1 – Complete the details at the back of this profile and forward it to ABC.
Please also include the signed copy of the Confidential Non-Disclosure Agreement
Your application will be reviewed where we will hope to ensure you have the ideal characteristics for the business structure. At this stage you may be invited to proceed to the Second Stage.
Stage 2 - At the Second Stage, ABC will require a FULLY REFUNDABLE document security release of $100.00 to cover the release of our company confidential documents.
This is fully refundable upon return of our confidential documents.
You will receive on the next business day the company’s confidential documents including the franchise package, disclosure document, code of conduct and the confidential draft franchise agreement.
When you and/or your business advisers accept our business investment package you will be asked to attend a conference call and or meeting at our ABC, where we will discuss the business in detail
Stage 3 – we will arrange for the establishment of your business. You will be asked at this point to sign the franchise agreement and make the franchise payment due at that time.
You will be trained under our comprehensive training program.
Stage 4 – (Final Stage) – with our personal assistance you will commence your business.
We are committed to the
Success of the group
Prospective Franchisee Particulars
At ABC we are proud of the reputation that we have worked hard to establish with our valued clients.
Before we proceed to the next stage with you, we would like to know a little more about you and your background and we would appreciate it if you would complete the details on the following pages.
Please note that any details provided to us will be kept in the strictest confidence, just as we expect you to treat our details.
CONFIDENTIALITY NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
ABC
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I/we the undersigned will not disclose, communicate or divulge to any other person, business or corporation any confidential information, knowledge, know-how and or intellectual property concerning the products, business systems, methods of operation of the said systems or any other matter concerning the business of ABC which may be communicated to me/us by virtue of exposure to any confidential papers, information and or by way of direct voice to voice communication or by any other means.
I/we shall not at any time before or hereafter use, copy, imitate or disclose either for my own benefit or the benefit of others, whether for profit, advantage or any other purpose, any such confidential information, data, knowledge or know-how in any manner, shape or form whatsoever other than in the secured operation of an ABC franchise or license.
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Any breach of this undertaking shall cause irreparable harm to ABC or the franchise system of the company and therefore in the event of a breach or threatened breach of the provisions of this Confidentiality Non Disclosure Agreement, ABC shall be entitled to an immediate injunction restraining me/us from using, disclosing or appropriating in whole or in part the confidential information or from rendering any services to any person, business or corporation to whom such confidential information has been disclosed or is threatened to be disclosed. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting ABC from pressing any other remedies available for such breach or threatened breach, including recovery of damages.
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