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Autobarn is excited to announce another great opportunity to own your own store. We have secured a suitable site in Bathurst, 3 hours west of Sydney.

Located on Piper Street, Bathurst, this high exposure store is 700 square metres in will be ready in Mid 2010.

This strong regional centre of NSW has over 37,000 people, and over 33% of the population are blue collar workers, which is suits our market

Following a four week training program, franchisees receive additionally assistance during the initial trading phase and on-going support is maintained. For this, the approved Franchisee pays a monthly service fee. The Franchisee also contributes monthly to a group-advertising fund, which is used to provide the group with consistent advertising support.

By combining resources, our franchise system provides a franchisee with:
• Buying power and access to a wide product range and strong brand names;
* Supply chain through our 3 distribution centres in 3 States;
• Greater advertising frequency, and brand awareness;
• Expanded marketing and promotional opportunities; and
• A forum for the exchange of ideas that assists in developing business strategies that can benefit the business.
Franchising, the Autobarn concept and system makes good business sense. No one applies the same energy to their business as an owner-operator who has a personal investment in the business and a vested interest to make it succeed.

Simply a key objective of the Autobarn organisation is to provide new Franchisees with the resources and facilities to start up and conduct a successful and profitable specialist automotive parts and accessories retail business.

We want you to have the advantage. The advantages that come from being part of the Autobarn franchise network.

To achieve this Autobarn National Office staff provide all franchisees with the following services:
• Site selection - Complete demographics completed on selected high profile sites.
• Lease negotiation – Assistance in negotiation of all aspects of lease.
* Regularly scheduled franchisee meetings and conferences.
• Corporate name & brand – We provide an easily identifiable and well-respected brand and trading identity.
• Autobarn's fit out team - All stores are designed and fitted-out by Autobarn's own specialist teams.
• Employment of new personnel - Assistance in employment of new staff.
• Opening marketing promotions, including Grand Opening event and proposed local advertising programs
• We have a Marketing Program which includes catalogues with a print run in excess of 3.3 million copies, TV support program, radio and press production, support with media buying and in store point of sale.
• Computer system – With a full inventory management system includes POS.
• Initial support – In addition to the normal training, we provide a month of dedicated support in store.
• Franchisee business development support on going - The support of an experienced, dedicated and motivated Franchisee Business Development support team, who provide hands on guidance on the conduct of the business, in all areas of managing a franchise
• Training – We conduct a four week training program prior to taking possession of your store.
• Finance department – to provide you with monthly Profit & Loss statements and can complete your BAS for you, for a nominal monthly fee.
* Product Department – maintain the stock file and ensure the best buy price and trading terms. And continuously source new product ranges for our franchisees.

All these services can be summed up in three words: "the Autobarn Advantage" ...a dynamic business concept that includes a proven management and business system, a powerful, easily identifiable corporate identity, and a high market profile. That's the underlying strength implicit in the 'Autobarn Advantage'.

We are continually looking for people who;

• Want to own and run a successful automotive parts and accessories business
• Have a passion and are enthusiastic for the brand, product and system
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Enjoys working with people
• Have good business acumen

Why not make an enquiry to find out how you to could be part of Australia's strongest Automotive Aftermarket Spare Parts and accessory retailer.

Contact for further information.

Sale Price: $340,000

Inventory: $330,000 - $350,000