Potential Autobarn franchisees are looking at an estimated total investment of between $700,000 and $800,000 in total establishment costs. This investment includes total stock, our franchise fee ($80,000 plus GST), training, the complete shop fit out including computers, signage and all the internal fixtures , and an allowance for working capital. The final cost depends on a range of variables including the size of the retail store, location and contribution from the landlord on the site.
Yes. You will be required to pay an on-going royalty of 2% of gross monthly sales. An additional 3% of gross monthly sales are required as a contribution to the Autobarn Marketing fund. This contribution is combined with substantial contributions from our accredited suppliers, to carry out our annual marketing program in the form of Catalogues, TV and radio.
Due to the significant number of variables affecting the profitable performance of each individual franchise, we can not give an indication of what turnover you can expect from your operation of an Autobarn franchise. Once we have received your Application Form and after the initial telephone interview, we will ask you to complete the Autobarn Application Form. When we receive your application form and you have signed the Confidentiality Agreement.
We will then meet with you to complete your due diligence on the franchise that you are interested in. We will also send you a copy of our franchise agreement and disclosure documents, and some actual historical financial reports from existing stores, together with a Financial Planning Guide, which will assist you in the preparation of your Business Plan.
While it is an advantage in and applicant owning their own business , it is not imperative as part of the selection process.
Yes. Once you have completed your due diligence and decided to proceed you will undergo four a week induction training on the franchise system with Autobarn’ s National Training Manager in Melbourne. This training, as well as material provided to you in the Procedure Manual includes a complete overview of the managing of an Autobarn Franchise which will include ,stock management , product range, suppliers, merchandising, customer service, financial reporting and marketing initiatives, and will therefore provide you with the necessary skills to assist you in your Autobarn franchise.
Yes. At Autobarn, we believe that the franchisee must manage the store hands on. The secret herbs and spices to running an Autobarn Franchise is that the franchisee owns his franchise and manages his business. We also believe that the best head-start you can give your business is to commit yourself to it so as you can fully understand every aspect of the operation. It is important to Autobarn that you want to pursue an active involvement in the franchise and do not want to obtain the franchise purely as an investment opportunity.
Autobarn does encourage partnerships. We have a number of husband and wife teams, also father and son teams which mostly work well and of course business partners. The only thing we require that the franchisee fully manages the business.
At the time that you submit your Autobarn Application Form, it is likely that we will either have sites available which have been secured or are in the lease negotiation stages of a number of sites throughout Australia. We rarely advertise the sites we have available and never compromise on the quality of the sites we secure just as we never compromise on the quality of the people we select to become our Autobarn Franchisee.
- You may be granted the opportunity to franchise a new site we have already secured.
- You may be granted the opportunity to purchase an existing store that is for sale.
- You may nominate a particular area on your Application Form which if available and considered viable by Autobarn.
The timing of your store opening is mainly dependant on the lease commencement date outlined in the lease and our availability to complete the store fit out. Our internal Leasing Department negotiates all of the commercial terms of the lease on your behalf, including the handover date.
The following Autobarn stores are currently for sale. Click on a store for more information
- Airport West67k Matthews Avenue, Airport West1300 550 155
- Moorabbin895 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin1300 550 155
- Ringwood68-72 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood1300 550 155
- Albion ParkUnit 3 1 Durgadin Drive, Albion Park1300 550 155
- DuralUnit 3 The Hub, 252 New Line Road, Dural1300 550 155
- Kawana WatersUnits 4 & 5 224 Nicklin Way, Kawana Waters1300 550 155
- Devonport21-23 King Street, Devonport1300 550 155
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This is a guide to the step by step process of your due diligence:
This pack includes an Application Form in two parts that will need to be completed in full and by all parties who are applying for the franchise opportunity. Once you have completed this form and submitted it we will contact you to assist you with your due diligence of your selected site.
Following completion of your application form we will contact you for our first interview. It is vital that this interview is attended by all parties to the proposed franchise operation. During this interview, you will receive an informal, yet comprehensive introduction into the Autobarn franchise model. The first interview may be treated as a get-to-know you session where both parties to the meeting may form further opinions as to the overall suitability of the application.
You will be then given a copy of the franchise agreement and our disclosure documents. We will also forward to you all relevant information for you to commence your due diligence on the selected site.
This will include a budget and business plan template as well as actual financial information from other stores in similar markets. Our Franchising Manager will assist you in completing these documents and, once completed, you can then consult your Accountant and Lawyers for advice on moving forward.
Following the first interview, you are sure to have many questions about the franchise operation. Returning for the second interview will provide you with the perfect opportunity to have these questions answered. These questions may be about the Franchise Agreement or about the Autobarn franchise operation, or a combination of both.
We will also review your progress on the budget draft and business plan.
It is important that you take the opportunity to learn more about the Autobarn operation from our existing franchisees, not just from us. We encourage you to contact existing franchisees and get the heads-up from them as to what they think of us, about each other and about Autobarn in general. This contact should be part of your due diligence in researching any franchise opportunity and we trust through this contact you will see how these Partners were each granted an Autobarn franchise.
Once you have completed you initial due diligence, including your budgets and confirmation that your finances are in order, you will want to proceed to the next step. Autobarn will invite you to an orientation day at our office in Melbourne. On this day you will meet with our senior management to review your business plan and budgets.
We also complete presentations on Marketing, Product, POS computer system, store set-up and training procedures.
On completion of this day you will have a much better understanding of how our franchise support structure works, which will allow you to make an informed decision on moving forward on your selection process.
The final interview should take place only when you feel confident about wanting to join the Autobarn team. You will also need to present your final budget, business plan and finance approval. Final approval as an Autobarn franchisee will need to be granted by the Autobarn General Manager of Operations.
After final approval, a deposit of $7,000 plus GST will be provided to Autobarn Pty Ltd with your associated documentation.
Following your approval as an Autobarn franchisee, we will liaise with you in preparing your Franchise Agreements, and assist where we can with your lease and your finance confirmation prior to your induction training.
The Autobarn induction training is for 4 weeks at our Melbourne, Nunawading office and our training store in Doncaster. This is to be completed prior to the opening of your store.
Also, in-store training post opening will be provided by our regional manager and our training manager for the first four weeks.
A letter of offer will be forwarded to you upon confirmation that you want to proceed and Autobarn approval has been provided. This letter will set out your payment plan structure.
What made you choose an Autobarn franchise?
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Rob Brown, Franchisee Autobarn Lawnton
"The brand is strong and offers a good business core, but still provides plenty of potential to tailor your individual business to the local demographic market. The level of training and support from the Autobarn group was much greater than I expected for a chain of around 100 stores. I was impressed by the infrastructure generally.
I was also impressed by the training offered by Autobarn - it covered both the management aspect as well as practical on-the-floor training instore."
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George Kallinikos (Managing Director), Samantha & Trent Bromley (Autobarn Noarlunga), Paul Dumbrell (Chief Executive Officer)
"I chose Autobarn because I feel the automotive industry is a constant in our lives and being involved with a retail business/segment that is constant was really important. I also felt that the Autobarn model looked great, the brand was strong and the business looked dynamic.
Later on, I learnt that Autobarn puts a lot of time and energy into training new franchisees: I spent 3 weeks learning all the systems and procedures and how to run the business prior to the business opening. Our first year was fantastic and I feel the training program was the key to that success.
Autobarn provides great support from a macro and micro perspective. At a macro level there is support via our own warehousing to ensure we have control of our product supply, quarterly direction on marketing and our future strategies. At a micro level there is day to day / week to week communication by all head office people on current issues or needs."
