Investment: £20k-£50k
Franchise Focus The Motion notion
Run an ethically sound and in-demand franchise with Green Motion Car and Van Rental
INVESTMENT LEVEL: £32,500
practical, onsite experience covering all aspects of rental management and sales principles in conjunction with hands- on experience. Utilising everything that technology has to off er, Green Motion’s training and support is provided to franchisees and staff in person and via web links. Ongoing remote and onsite support is a pivotal element of the franchisor/franchisee relationship.
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reen Motion was established in 2007 in reaction to the global need to reduce CO2 emissions and has enjoyed excellent growth, becoming
a top 10 rental operation within the UK in a few short years and has presence in 26 countries worldwide. Green Motion customers, who range from tourists and business travellers to retail and other commercial enterprises, can rent an environmentally friendly vehicle without paying over the odds; clients get from A to B in a cost-eff ective manner with the added bonus of better fuel economy.
The franchise off ering Today, Green Motion spans the UK with 16 locations and the next franchise is due to open in early 2017. Currently the only fully franchised vehicle rental company in the UK, the opportunities available are very exciting indeed. Green Motion is already established as a market leader in the supply of environmentally friendly vehicle rental and the business model is simple. Fleet supply that rivals its global competitors, competitive insurance and continually evolving software provide the essential framework of a successful vehicle
rental business. Green Motion is currently the only rental company to have achieved a standard rental software system across its entire worldwide network. Using the skills of a highly-experienced team, the primary focus is to provide the necessary training and ongoing support and advice that allows franchisees the time to concentrate on the development of their local market.
“Green Motion is already established as a market leader in the supply of environmentally friendly vehicle rental”
Training Training is at the forefront of Green Motion’s franchise system. Franchisees enjoy a full suite of training services that have been developed to meet the varying requirements of today’s business market. A full week of comprehensive training is provided prior to opening, including
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Daily life of a franchisee One day is rarely the same as another in a vehicle rental franchise and a typical day varies depending on the structure that a franchisee chooses for their business. Many franchisees take a hands-on approach – working at the sharp end with a smaller number of staff – directly at the coal face. Others structure their business in such a way that they are steering frontline staff while working to their own management strengths. In either case, a new franchisee would need to spend time on the ‘shop fl oor’ to fully comprehend the nature of the business and to understand what is required of the employees.
Key information • Network size: 16 units (including both airport and downtown branches)
• Franchise type: opportunity for both management and job
• Typical startup cost: £32,500 plus capital • Minimum personal investment: 40 to 60 per cent for standard location
• Franchise location: airport or downtown • Market: B2C
If you are interested in fi nding out about a Green Motion franchise, talk to the team on the contact details below or visit stand B10 at The British Franchise Exhibition London Olympia on 20 and 21 January.
Green Motion Car and van rental
www.greenmotion.co.uk franchising@greenmotion.com 0333 888 4000
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