Autosheen

Summary of Operation: Autosheen is a successful mobile valeting specialist, serving regular, repeat order customers in the growing automotive, marine and leisure sectors. Autosheen also offers highly specialised paint defect restoration services for motor vehicles and boats plus the highly acclaimed Tribos paint protection system. The franchise is aimed at the prestige market place resulting in high order values and customer loyalty. This market is also the most resistant to the economic slowdown. Franchisees have continued to grow their business despite recession and new starters continue to rewrite the Autosheen record books.

Affordability: Franchisees need only £5.5K to get started, subject to a good credit rating. Our strong relationship with the banks will help you secure the rest.

Profitability: Franchisees can earn over £1000 per week, including income from lucrative national contracts. In addition, you will benefit from low overheads as franchisees operate from leased Mercedes Vito vans – no premises or staff are required. (Although you may decide to recruit employees to help you cope with increasing demand for your services as your business grows.)

Enjoyability: Franchisees report huge job satisfaction in delivering a premium service, highly rated by customers, who invariably use them on a regular basis and recommend them to others.

Our Franchise Package: The Autosheen franchise is fantastic value. For only £13,995 + vat, a truly 'turnkey' package includes everything you need to start and operate your business:

• Strong, well recognised brand that attracts local and national clients
• Large exclusive territory with the ability to support at least 2 vans – should you wish
• Comprehensive training, including Institute of Motoring Industry (IMI) Awards Qualification in 4 skill modules
• Free ongoing training for you and your staff as well as regional business support for the life of your franchise
• Access to a highly experienced Head Office support team
• Ongoing business and brand development
• Unique Autosheen valeting system
• High quality exclusive product range for a high quality market
• Start up product package lasting up to 4 months
• Dedicated specialist equipment
• Robust weatherproof marquee, to accommodate vehicles including large 4x4s NEW
• Proven professional launch program
• Professional marketing package, lasting up to 6 months, includes local tele-marketing and Google adwords campaign
• Fully optimised national website generating leads for you and others in the network
• Your own 'mini' website
• Corporate stationery and branded uniform
• Exclusive mobile Tribos operator status and lucrative account work NEW
• Access to an expanding national account portfolio including some of UK's largest leasing companies*
• Free annual marine insurance cover – worth £1,500 per annum

*We have a strong expanding portfolio of National Accounts, including a newly secured contract with Tribos Surface Coatings, which is expected to be worth up to £4.2 million over the next three years, which is already generating significant additional income for franchisees.

Ideal Franchise Owner Profile: Practical, hard working and determined people, who enjoy being 'out and about' rather than being tied to an office or shop, and who value independence and flexibility. Previous experience is not necessary.

Cost of Franchise: £13,995 + VAT

Year Company Established: 1984

Year of First Franchise Owner: 1984

bfa Membership: Associate