Summary
Cleaning, repair and restoration services from Doctor Services are in high demand in Darwin and surrounding areas. With almost no competition, you'll continue to operate this profitable business.
Royalties
$0 pw
Location Details
Darwin
This is a new sale for the Darwin territory in NT. It has proven income, and there is little competition in the area. The area is a large mapped territory, meaning you have exclusive rights to service the suburbs in it. A fantastic opportunity!
About the Opportunity
Top franchisees are earning over $200,000 per year as a single-unit franchisee. Some Franchisees engage help to expand using our contractor/employee business models. These multi-unit franchisees are earning over $300,000 per year and are still growing.
We sought feedback from The Doctor Services’s current Franchisees, asking them what they most loved about being a Leather & Fabric Doctor. They told us the key benefits are:
* I control when I work
* I earn a really good income
* I’m now enjoying a better lifestyle
* I have very little competition
* The ongoing support is excellent
* I pay low ongoing fees
* I enjoy the work, and it’s interesting
* I feel a sense of ownership
Franchisees are highly skilled in a very specialised industry. Income is earned quickly, giving franchisees the opportunity to achieve a desirable income/lifestyle balance.
Franchisees provide services in people’s homes, local businesses and also sell amazing leather care products. The initial training covers a wide range of very specific skill sets; however, the majority of job types fall in the cleaning, restoration or repair categories. Some typical jobs are as follows:
- Leather lounge cleaning and conditioning
- Repairs to scratches, cuts and scuffs
- Recolouring worn or faded areas or revamping to a new, modern look
- Replacing old and worn panels
- Foam replacements and internal filling of cushions for furniture
- Furniture frame repairs
- Sales of our own DIY Cleaning Kit - the best leather cleaning product available
- Repairs to stitching and upholstery
The Doctor Services's work their magic on furniture, vehicles, boats, caravans, jackets, handbags and shoes. There is simply no other mobile service like them - The Doctor Services truly is an essential service.
Our Franchisees generate work through two main sources.
1) Commercial System. The Doctor Services has partnered with several national retailers who employ our services to handle warranty and insurance claims. Our commercial system alone contributed over $4.5 million last year in sales to Franchisees. Jobs are managed using our unique custom-built software that is very simple yet very powerful. When you join the team, there are jobs already waiting for you.
2) Through local marketing and advertising by the Franchisee. Franchisees are able to use professionally designed marketing kits to promote their business and attract private clients. The Franchisor also attracts private leads for its Franchisees through social media and the website.
Marketing support
Franchisees are given extensive access the marketing and communications touch points that will help them grow their business. They have constant access to all head office staff in the varying areas of expertise to utilise as necessary. Custom van branding, collateral and digital marketing and lead generation with an exceptionally high rate of success are all part of coming on as a franchisee. Systems that automatically generate substantial amounts of commercial work are also put in place for you.
Training provided
There is a 3 week initial training program. You spend time with trainers who have proven success and will help you develop your business plan. You receive one-on-one training on how to set up the accounting system and the specialised job tracking system. Following the initial training, we continue to provide ongoing training, support, forums, conferences and workshops.
No experience necessary. Our comprehensive training program equips you with the necessary skills to complete work.
Skills
No experience is necessary. Our comprehensive training program equips you with the necessary skills to complete the work.
Our franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, including banking, IT, Tradesman, Sales, Postal, Mining Industry (just to name a few).
What matters is that you are motivated, and possess a willingness to learn.
You are never alone if you need help. You have expert trainers on call and a franchisee help forum which includes tips and tricks and a library of tutorial videos.
Length of Agreement
The Franchise Agreement are for 5 year terms which means franchisee agreements need to be renewed every 5 years.
There are low ongoing fees (and no commissions), and you won't get any nasty surprises in The Doctor Services franchise agreements. We believe in transparency and full disclosure so you can make an informed decision.
If you like, you may receive a copy of The Doctor Services Franchise Agreement upfront. You will simply need to make an enquiry and sign our Confidentiality Agreement.
Year Business Established
1989
Year Franchising Commenced
1989
Site locations
90
History
The Doctor Services has been operating for +30 years. It has grown to become Australia’s largest mobile leather, vinyl and fabric repair network, with more than 70 franchises in operation across Australia.
Our technicians undergo intensive and ongoing training to ensure they are highly skilled and are able to complete an array of both commercial and domestic leather, vinyl and fabric work to the highest possible standards.
Awards
The Doctor Services is an industry-leading franchise, setting the benchmark in skills that are continuously evolving and growing in demand. For three consecutive years, The Doctor Services has been recognised as one of the top 5 franchises in Australia.
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