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DREAMING OF BEING YOUR OWN BOSS? BAKE IT HAPPEN TODAY!

Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse is a family owned and operated bakery business that has consistently delivered award-winning products, crafted in our good-for-the planet bakery, to our customers for over 120 years.

Our passion is to make people smile and we delight in serving up little moments of joy for millions of Australian families each year. We are committed to making great quality sweet treats, savouries and celebration cakes and delivering exceptional customer service to our guests that keeps them coming back for decades.

The Ferguson Plarre franchising model is simple and effective with no hidden costs and no baking in-store. Our experienced training and support teams will guide you through every step of your franchise journey and you’re never alone as a Ferguson Plarre franchisee.

Why us

  • We are a 4th generation family owned and operated business. The Plarre family have been baking Victoria’s best cakes, pies and vanilla slices every day since 1901 and make it their business to ensure the success of yours.
  • We’re one of Australia’s most famous bakery brands with a network of over 85 stores across Victoria and growing.
  • Our costs are always transparent, honest, and fair and unlike most other franchise businesses there are no royalty or marketing fees.
  • No baking is required - simply turn your coffee machine and oven on, heat up your pies, unpack your cakes and sweets and be ready to embrace your guest with the best possible service, all you need to do is follow the proven system.
  • #1 Food Franchise in Australia 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 at the Topfranchise Awards.
  • We are committed to sustainable practices with the aim of baking people happy without costing the earth.
  • Franchising with Ferguson Plarre is easy to execute and can provide a great work life balance
  • Our systems are straightforward and easy to follow, with ongoing support from all the Ferguson Plarre team. With access to experts in HR, Marketing, Retail & Finance, along with our award-winning training team and our business support managers.
  • Voted as a Top 10 food franchise in Australia every year since 2013 by our franchisees.

At Ferguson Plarre we are seeking individuals that are enthusiastic, motivated, community minded and have a passion for customer service that a driven to succeed in their own Ferguson Plarre Franchise.

Our systems are easy to execute and one thing you won’t need to worry about is baking, we deliver fresh, award-winning products to your store each day.

With over 120 years of experience in baking and retailing our team will:

  • Work with you on business planning, growing sales and driving profitability.
  • Support and guide you in managing the day-to-day operations of your business.
  • Train you on product ordering, the recruitment and management of staff, merchandising, the art of customer service, the fundamentals of being a brilliant barista, how to use our point-of-sale system and much more.
  • Facilitate and implement local community marketing initiatives with no additional fees

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Regional Victoria, Warragul VIC 3820
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The Ferguson Plarre franchising model is simple and effective with no hidden costs and no baking in-store. After your initial investment there are no royalties or marketing fees, you simply purchase your products from our central bakery and sell them in your store.

  1. We create amazing food at our central Melbourne bakery
  2. We deliver freshly made food to you each morning
  3. You open your store and sell food & drinks to your customers
  4. You analyse your sales and place an order for the following day

How to become a Ferguson Plarre Franchisee

  1. Submit a franchising enquiry and we will provide you with a comprehensive Ferguson Plarre Franchising Information Guide.
  2. Our Franchise Recruitment Team will contact you to discuss the opportunities and answer any questions.
  3. Complete an application form and enter our guided due-diligence process where you will learn more about franchising with Ferguson Plarre.
  4. Complete a tour of our central bakery and then spend some time in-store with our Franchisees to learn more about our business.
  5. Visit our head office and meet our support teams.
  6. Commence our award-winning training programme to learn how to operate your new store.
  7. Settlement and store launch! Welcome to owning and operating your own Ferguson Plarre business.

Training provided:

We understand that you may have never operated a food business before, but our award-winning Training Team will help you to learn everything you need to successfully operate a Ferguson Plarre store.  Our comprehensive 4-week training program is delivered in-store, online, and through classroom training workshops.

What are the qualities and attributes needed to succeed:

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated, community minded and have a passion for customer service.  As a business owner you must demonstrate sound communication and leadership skills, love working with people and be able to manage teams.  You’ll need to problem solve, follow a proven business model, understand financials, and be prepared to drive marketing initiatives that allow you to grow sales and profitability.  

Our Franchisees

If you’re a people person, believe in the power of outstanding customer service and love bakery products, then we would love to talk to you. Our best performing franchisees have a very positive outlook on life, are upbeat and are passionate about what they do. This is why they were officially voted the #1 Food Franchise in Australia. If this doesn’t sound like you then Ferguson Plarre is probably not the right choice. If it does then we'd love to welcome you into our franchise family and talk with you further about the bakery and cafe franchise opportunities available right now.

HERE'S WHAT SOME OF OUR FRANCHISEE'S HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FERGUSON PLARRE BAKEHOUSES:

"This franchise is super supportive, fun and honest. It is not just a franchise but its a family and we all work together to make something special"
Amy-Lea Hovey, Hoppers Crossing

"The brand is well established and offers huge amounts of support. You never feel like you're in this alone because they give you someone to lean on. But they also let you have the independence to own your own business."
Sharnie Robinson & Vicki Ryan – Mernda

"Easy to manage systems and processes with good support network. Good for someone who is getting into business for first time"
Yogesh Babbar, Sunshine

"Ferguson Plarre has family values & are very passionate about their old fashioned recipes."
Susan Miller, Rosebud

"The relationships and access to the Franchisor are second to none. Assistance with promotional work through our support managers, amazing product and viable business sustainability."
Todd Agius, Craigieburn Central

Excellent products, good forward thinking management, market leader, honest franchisor
Jeff Smith, Southland

The products on offer have a high reputation amongst the community. I don't have any issues when dealing with head office and production. Any issues are resolved fairly and understandably. I get good support from my business coach, and great support from leading barista trainers
Adrian Balik, Caroline Springs

"The Franchise system provides training upfront and ongoing fpr all Franchisees. Always willing to help with a problem. Constantly upgrading and improving products Revising and upgrading services provided Willingness to Listen or think outside "the box".

"The 10 Star training programme gives better insights into the business and gives opportunity to be successful operator. There is ongoing help and support as and when required. There is more focus on selling products without worrying about baking or preparing products. Our increasing popularity and brand awareness means good opportunity to achieve sales targets and profits. The low Admin fee and no marketing fee is added advantage"
Amish Gandhi, Cranbourne

"Family friendly and a great franchise model"
Sam & Dimi Yacoub, Essendon

*All testimonials taken in August 2017

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