Summary
A fantastic opportunity exists for a driven Retail Partner to join the APCO Service Stations family at our new White Hills site in Bendigo, Victoria.
Royalties
10% of gross
About the Opportunity
Retail Partner Opportunity
APCO Service Stations
White Hills Bendigo Vic
• Fantastic opportunity for an incentivised, reward for effort partnership with a low entry cost and high return for investment
• Highly successful and established Australian business
An exciting opportunity is now available for a driven Retail Partner to join the APCO Service Stations family at our brand-new store in White Hills, Bendigo VIC.
APCO is a proudly locally owned and family-operated company with a strong reputation built on petroleum, convenience, grocery, and 24/7 café retailing. Our success comes from creating a true “convenience culture,” led by passionate brand ambassadors who pride themselves on delivering outstanding customer service, variety, and value for money.
As a Partner, you’ll be a hands-on, front-of-house leader who sets the standard by motivating and inspiring your team through a customer-first approach. This unique opportunity to own and operate your own business—ideal for individuals or families—suits those who can quickly connect with local customers, bring strong business acumen, and embrace new ideas to drive return on investment while building a vibrant, dynamic store culture.
BENEFITS
All major service station and shop equipment supplied and maintained by APCO
Power & rates paid by APCO
Comprehensive hands-on training will be provided – 8 weeks
On-going support and business advice
Quality business arrangement designed for long term partnership with a financial reward for hard work and effort
TRAINING
8 weeks in established Victorian Site before moving into the White Hills Store with ongoing practical and business training. Ongoing support from dedicated Regional Business Managers and Support Office along with relevant training from industry experts as required.
FUTURE PLANS
APCO are experiencing an exciting period of growth with expansion plans in various regional Victorian, South Australian and NSW locations. With practical and highly responsive support systems in place, our future focus is on continuing to build successful businesses that attract the local community with a high focus on continuing to build on our top-up Convenience and Café 24-7 Foodservice model.
Marketing support
Ongoing marketing support from APCO Support Office Marketing and Category Team.
Training provided
8 weeks ongoing practical and business training on site in established Victorian Store. Ongoing support from dedicated Regional Business Managers and Support Office along with relevant training from industry experts as required.
Skills
To succeed as a Partner, you’ll need to be a hands-on, front-of-house leader who sets the tone by delivering exceptional customer service and inspiring your team through example. This is a unique opportunity to own and grow your own business—ideal for individuals or families who thrive in a community setting. We’re looking for people who can quickly build strong relationships with local customers, bring sound business acumen, and embrace innovation to drive return on investment while fostering a vibrant, dynamic store culture.
Length of Agreement
5 years with the option to renew an additional 5 years.
Year Business Established
1968
Year Franchising Commenced
1977
Site locations
26
History
APCO is a well-established, locally owned and private Company, deriving revenue from petroleum, convenience, IGA Express and Café 24/7 retailing. We have built our success around our convenience culture by having passionate and proud brand ambassadors who are customer service champions with a focus on service, variety and value for money.
Awards
Australian Association of Convenience Stores AACS Retailer of the Year Wangaratta 2022 and Alfredton 2024.
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