Initial Outlay and Potential Rewards
When setting up any new business there will obviously be start up costs and setting up as a franchise is no different. However the potential rewards for new franchisees are massive and we have several franchisees that have had over £250,000 turnover in their first year of trading.
The Franchise Starter Package
Our franchise package includes the following (click on the titles to display more information)
Initial training - One week spent at head office and then various training days throughout the year
The training provided by GCC includes the following and also an opportunity to shadow existing franchisees to learn the ropes
Operations
Sales
Health and Safety
Accounts
Marketing
History and Overview
Ops Manual
Stationery - All the relevant pads and forms are provided with the company branding to ensure the professional appearance of you and your business.
The stationery includes the following at generous quantities and of course more can be ordered at any time
Letterheads
Compliment Slips
Business Cards
Marketing Pack - With accredited marketing specialists available within the company you can be assured that we rarely miss an opportunity to get the GCC name in front of the right people.
As well as our continued expertise you will also receive
Advertising Boards
GCC Mugs
Leaflets
Media File
Shop Window Cards
Soft Packs
National Advertising and Lead Generation
Branded 'A frame'
Marketing Launch in the local press
Yellow Pages
Van Signwriting
Services of a retained Public Relations Company
Legal Agreements - We will provide all the legal agreements that you will need to ensure that you and GCC are protected whatever eventualities may arise
Franchise Agreement (Side Letter)
Protected Territory
Protected Corporate Logo
Support Services - We care about how well you perform and we will do all we can to help you make the most of your new business by supporting you fully at every turn.
24 Hour Customer Call Handling
Sales
Technical
Accounts
Vehicle Sourcing Service
Administration
Centralised Type Approval for Building Regulations
Centralised Planning Service (In House Architect)
0800 Freephone Number
Local Marketing
Regional and National Franchise Meetings
Customer Service Back up
IT Technical Advice
Initial Recruitment
Accident Book and Health and Safety
Customer Documentation - With years of experience we provide the customer documentation that turns your prospects into customers
A4 Brochures
Customer DVD's
Photo Portfolio Disc
Access to GCC Customer Finance Options
GCC Operational/ Customer Documentation
Branded Clothing - Protecting our identity and building the brand are important issues and to that end we encourage every franchisee and build team to wear our branded clothing when appropriate.
20 Polo Shirts
20 Sweatshirts
I.T. & Software - From email addresses to prospect management systems we provide all you could ask for.
Portable Printer
Cartridge Bundle
GCC Web Page + Hosting
GCC E-Mail Address
I.T. Technical Advice
Website
Customer Pricing Software
Sales System/Extranet Access
Launch Programme - As soon as you sign with us we will start work on the launch programme for your area. This helps to maximise your region's potential from the start and includes a local print media and online campaign together with leaflet drops where appropriate
The costs for starting up a GCC franchise (including the cost of the package above) is £23,995 + VAT. You will also need to have capital or an overdraft facility to the order of £10,000.
GCC Franchise Finance
If you are eager to start your new life as a franchise manager with GCC but are having difficulty putting together the finance then we do have a package that would enable you to take on a Franchise with a much smaller initial outlay.
Rest assured that there are a range of financial options open to you if you do not have all the money readily available to you. So should you wish to discuss how you can take a GCC franchise please feel free to contact us an discuss your personal situation in more detail.
