FRANCHISEFOCUS IN V ESTMENT: PRICE ON APPLICATION The full package Be at the forefront with incoming franchise 3@1 N
ew to the UK, 3@1 Business Centre joins several other leading South African franchise brands that
have successfully expanded over here, Nando’s being just one. UK-based 3@1 pilot franchisees will form part of a team of four carefully selected, strategically located adventurous and energetic entrepreneurs bringing a refreshing mix of products and services to the print, courier and photographic retail sector. With a proven business model and almost 90 trading stores, developed and refined over 20 years and established in 1999, 3@1’s franchise network is fast expanding throughout Southern Africa. 3@1 Business Centre franchisees offer
a consultative personalised service in a professional, user-friendly, environment incorporating broad format print, plan printing, colour/mono print, copies, international DHL and local courier, Kodak photographic services, web and graphic design and secretarial services as well as packaging, computer time rental, binding, laminating, image transfer and so on – all via a progressive business model. Additionally, 3@1 enables its customers
to download the Kodak Moments app and then easily edit and manipulate photos before printing. They can also assemble and print photobooks on the spot, and with a few clicks put a collage together for immediate print via the in-store wide- format printers. Total launch can vary depending on the
size of the proposed location, but covers franchise joining fee, setup cost, training, site selection assistance, store design and shop fitting plus legal fees and supplies and inventory. Training is comprehensive and consists
of on-the-ground training focused on marketing, sales, product and services knowledge, operating procedures, staffing, business management and customer service with complete operational guidelines. All 3@1 Business Centre franchisees are provided with
p 3@1 team
"Benefit from a low joining fee as well as a simple but effective business model"
an operational manual including a promotional marketing manual designed to help you get your franchise off to a great start. To support your local marketing effort, there are many examples of creative materials like flags and banners, posters, leaflets, emailers, social media and other templates that you can use to put together your six-month print, web and social media marketing plan to get you going. Full turnkey opening includes an
economically designed shop layout (roughly 40 to 60sqm) and covers specialised project management, instore training in all aspects of the business, hands-on in-store opening and continued support, in-store training and post-launch back-up, equipment and shopfitting, computerised POS, uniforms and name-badges, opening promotional flyers and business cards. The initial pilot stores will cost in the
region of £70,000 to £100,000 plus vat depending on size and location. When opening your 3@1 Business Centre you benefit from a low franchise joining fee and royalties as well as a simple but effective business model and relative low cost of sales with a healthy three-year ROI. In addition to the return on investment, you as franchisee will be able to draw a salary and have acquired a business with future value. 3@1’s broad business services offering appeals to people from all walks of life – former corporate managers, professionals, sales executives and graduates, for instance. An energetic people person with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and good energy will enjoy this owner- operator environment.
Basic business and financial knowledge is beneficial but not a prerequisite. l
CONTACT 3@1 Courier and print retail +27 82 8564654
www.3at1.com
info@3at1.com
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