AUTOMOTIVE CASE STUDY
Established in 1979, Autosmart is the UK and Ireland’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional vehicle and food processing cleaning products for trade customers.
AUTOSMART
Why choose an Autosmart franchise? Autosmart franchisees are owner- operators; the Autosmart van franchise concept involves selling unique vehicle cleaning products every month to a diverse customer base in your own exclusive franchise territory.
In 2011 Autosmart was recognised as the best franchise for franchisee support by the British Franchise Association, and the best franchise overall in 2012 and 2014. Support is at the core of our franchising concept; we offer each of our franchisees ongoing, tailored, practical business support and mentoring in our proven business model. Autosmart coaches you to succeed and achieve your dreams of successful self-employment.
What are the advantages of buying an Autosmart van franchise? Autosmart offers a proven franchising business model and a secure route to working for yourself. By becoming an Autosmart franchisee you are establishing a partnership with a longstanding successful company. You will benefit from our extensive training and award-winning
support. You will also be able to capitalise on our unique, market-leading products and existing brand awareness in order to gain an excellent return on your investment.
Is Autosmart financially stable? Yes! We have been successfully franchising for 35 years and counting. We have experienced growth and profit year on year and we have grown internationally, franchising across eight countries. We have 117 van-based franchisees in the UK and over 200 worldwide, so franchising opportunities with Autosmart will always be resales, meaning you enjoy an existing customer base with plenty of monthly turnover. As we are continuing to grow, we opened a second manufacturing site in 2015 to keep up with product demand.
What is the market like? All types of businesses use Autosmart products, from valeters and hauliers to garages and schools. Any business with something to clean is a potential customer and we carry out extensive research to ensure each territory has the same business potential.
How much does it cost to set up an Autosmart van franchise? The cost will vary depending on the available territory. There are various routes into the business depending on your available capital. Investment can start from as little as £20,000.
Where does my investment go? Your investment buys your business assets, including your Autosmart mobile showroom, customer base and stock, and also funds your working capital. These are assets that you sell on when you retire, giving you a substantial cash lump sum.
What skills do I need to be an Autosmart franchisee? Our franchisees come from all sorts of different backgrounds and previous sales or business experience is not necessary. What they all have in common is commitment, a desire to enjoy working for themselves, drive, determination and an appetite for hard work. Autosmart franchisees are enthusiastic and enjoy being on the move and meeting lots of different people each day.
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