Become a Franchisee
THE OPPORTUNITY
If you love animals then you will love the concept of washing & grooming dogs at people’s homes. The concept has been successfully implemented in other countries for many years but we were are the first company to break into this market in Ireland, and carve the future of a National mobile dog wash & grooming service.
Mobile Dog Wash & Grooming is increasingly in demand with higher hygiene standards being demanded by households, kennels and vets. Our state of the art mobile dog wash & grooming system is available to meet this growing business opportunity. This is a multi-million pound business that thousands of dog owners will welcome. Once the service is seen in your locality, no dog owner will be able to resist the service.
Our purpose built mobile dog wash & grooming unit
BACKGROUND TO THE COMPANY
Since the formation of the company in 1997 our tried and tested business franchise opportunity has expanded, with our franchised mobile dog wash & grooming units operating very successfully. We based our plan on knowing that the established dog care business is worth several billion Euros a year in dog food, dog shampoos, dog coats, dog vitamins, dog toys and dog conditioners. The dog grooming business alone is said to attract over half a billion Euros a year in the Irish and UK market. With this in mind we decided that we wanted a large chunk of this potential business.
We achieve this by meeting the highest standards of safety and environmental awareness from our mobile dog wash & grooming units, which are admired and acclaimed for their simplicity, ruggedness and ease of operation. Importantly, our designers and fabricators are constantly trying to improve and better the current high standards of our mobile dog wash & grooming units.
FRANCHISE POTENTIAL:
Would You Love to Work With Dogs And Be Your Own Boss?
We can offer Franchise Packages which are designed for franchisees who are looking to be their own boss operating a single or multiple washing and grooming units.
Our franchise business is designed to give an entrepreneurial franchisee the opportunity to expand their business into a managed business operating one, or more washing & grooming units in the future.
Items included in the Franchise Cost - Standard Package
Franchise License
Comprehensive Training
Startup Kit
500 business cards
COST OF THE PACKAGE €8,250
(Figure is inclusive of VAT @ 23%)
The franchise package will provide you with all the essential items you need to successfully run your own business from day one. Also included in the package are sufficient shampoos and other consumables to wash and groom the dogs for the first 3 months.
FEATURES OF THE BUSINESS
PROFITABLE
High percentage repeat business
No major stock required
Large Net Profits
A cash business
ONGOING SUPPORT
Head office help available
Multiple licensing available
Introduction to Accounting Firm
Introduction to Insurance Firm
EXCLUSIVE TERRITORY
A protected area
A local area and service
Enormous and expanding market
TRAINING SUPPORT
Full practical training provided
Experienced training
Ongoing support from head office
PURPOSE BUILT UNIT
Specially designed equipment
Safe working environment for the operators
Environmentally safe and friendly
Hygienic and self contained
SIMPLE OPERATION
No previous experience needed
An ideal home based business
No hard selling required
Easy to operate and manage
THE BUSINESS
The company’s core business is the mobile washing & grooming of dogs for domestic and commercial customers. The domestic market is mainly cash based with 75% of business being regular, repeat customers. Opportunities are also available for washing & grooming dogs in the care of kennels and vets.
The great strength of the business is that, in the initial stages, no major stock or premises are needed, only a suitable parking place for the mobile dog wash & grooming unit.
Like all businesses, hard work, drive, and determination are needed. With one in ten households owning a dog, this is a very large potential market. We can advise you and help you tap into this market.
A UNIQUE WASHING & GROOMING UNIT
Our purpose built state of the art mobile dog wash & grooming unit is specifically designed and manufactured to our unique specification so that it is environmentally safe and simple to operate. Some of the outstanding features of our mobile dog wash & grooming unit are:
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It can quickly wash & groom any size of dog.
Dogs are washed & groomed within the unit throughout the process.
It is environmentally safe to use in residential areas.
The operation is approved by many local vets, kennels and dog clubs.
It has built-in storage for the water, shampoos and products used.
It has large capacity clean and waste water tanks.
It is secure so that dogs cannot escape whilst being washed & groomed.
It produces its own electricity to heat the water, power the turbo-dryer, the hydro-bath, the clippers and the lights.
As a result of these and its many own other design features we lead the field in mobile dog washing & grooming.
CONVERSION COSTS
The standard cost of conversion is €14.000 and includes the following:
Fully insulated vehicle lining
Non-slip finish floor
Hydrobath with heater, pump, fresh water and waste tank
Hydraulic grooming table, complete with "H" frame
Blaster/Dryer.
Shelving and locker
3 x LED lights
13 amp power supply with rcb protection.
External Hook up plug and 6 x internal 240 volt sockets.
Drain for full interior wash down
Steps
Gate
Signwriting
VEHICLE
We will happily help you source a new or second hand vehicle for you, or you can supply your own if you wish. We mainly use the Iveco Daily, Citroen Relay or Ford Transit for conversions, but other makes can be used. It needs to have at least a medium wheel base or long wheel base (depending on type of vehicle) with a high roof. The conversions are based around long lasting quality and ease of use, providing both you and the animal a totally safe and enjoyable working environment, that performs as well as it looks. The conversions take between 5-6 weeks.
WHO ATTRACTS THE CUSTOMERS
We will provide you with templates and a strategy to help you keep recruiting more customers for your business.
A presence on our website will allow customers the facility to contact you by phone, by our online booking form, or through your designated email address. Our website attracts in excess of 100 hits a week.
We also advertise the business through a number of other websites, along with having a strong presence on Twitter, which we continually work hard at.
Your vehicle alone is your best advert and therefore it is vital that the exterior and interior is kept clean.
PROFILE OF A FRANCHISE
We are seeking highly motivated women and men, who love working with dogs, to join our growing family of successful franchisees.
You must be prepared to realise the full potential of your franchise territory and to act as the dedicated provider of our service in your local area.
Can you:
Be conscientious, tenacious and hardworking?
Give customer satisfaction?
Learn and follow a proven system?
Be self-motivated?
Work outdoors meeting other people?
Grow your business and enjoy the rewards?
Develop a management skill?
If you believe that you have the right blend of talents and fitness, then you may be the ideal person to run and manage your own franchise business in partnership with the most experienced company in the market.
THE TRAINING AND YOUR AREA
You will receive comprehensive and professional training from our experienced trainers.
The training will include all aspects of the business, both theory and practical. Most of the training will consist of practical hands-on, as well as training in areas with actual customers. Other parts of the training will include: CPR, first aid, and dealing with customers and bookings, as well as basic accounting. Further to the two week training course, you will also accompany one of other franchisees for a further week.
This practical training will ensure that you have the confidence and necessary skills to provide a quality and professional service to your customers from the very first day that you start your business.
Your area of operation will be tailored specially for you, in co-operation with head office. Your area will not only be large enough to provide a successful customer base, but there will be opportunities for you to expand at a later date, if you so wish.
OUR SUCCESSFUL TEAM PARTNERSHIP
The appeal of a Mobile Dog Washing & Grooming Service franchise is that it is your business. You have the freedom to make your own decisions, and develop your business in your own way, whilst still having the support and expertise to help you develop it further.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This brochure can only provide a glimpse of the exciting opportunity which our business package can offer. Whether you are looking for a single unit franchise, or a managed multiple unit territory, we would welcome the opportunity to meet in person and discuss the franchise in more detail with you.
To arrange a meeting with us, please contact us by email: ritaroberts68@hotmail.com or by phone: 087 900 7219. We look forward to hearing from you.