Ferguson Plarre Franchise Business for Sale in Melbourne, VIC 3000

Independent & Family Owned

No Royalties or Marketing Fees

No Early Morning Baking

Ordered & Delivered Fresh Daily

"This franchise is super supportive, fun and honest. It is not just a franchise but its a family and we all work together to make something special"

Amy-Lea Hovey, Hoppers Crossing

Franchising should be about being in business for yourself but not by yourself. This is why we provide you with a dedicated Business Support Manager. Your Business Support Manager is your first point of contact for all aspects of your business and will provide you with personalised support including recruitment & HR, local area marketing, sales budgeting, performance management, mentoring, problem solving and more.

Property & Projects

We find suitable retail sites, handle lease negotiations and all tenancies. We like to involve our franchisees in the lease renewal process and support them with all property management concerns, to ensure it’s viable for all parties. Our Project Management Team manage all refurbishment, relocations, and new fit-outs to ensure compliance with landlords and building authorities and ensure the fit out is on brand and on budget.

Accounting & Finance Team

We provide you with accounting tools to help manage your finances. These tools will assist with debtor and creditor management, accounts payable, payroll processing and accounts receivable.

Our Finance Team is available to discuss the numbers with you and discuss financial performance. Our team have relationship with many banks and financial lenders and can guide you to ensure you are support with your finance needs.

Marketing

Ferguson Plarre has a dedicated in-house Marketing Team resourced with expert marketers, digital specialists and designers, all working to keep Ferguson Plarre front of mind and engage our guests. They will support you with materials for your store, help you with local area marketing and deliver seasonal campaigns to promote new products.

What are the benefits of owning a franchise?

Owning a franchise means a larger organisation with an established and proven system isthere to support you. You have the flexibility of owning and operating your own store, butyou can lean on a larger network for support.

Do I need business experience?

Previous business experience isn't essential but it will most certainly provide you with an advantage with running your own Bakehouse. The most important thing is that you love baking people happy!

Do I need hospitality experience?

Franchisees are not required to have hospitality experience.

Do I need baking experience?

Franchisees do not require baking experience as there is no baking involved. Our expert team in the bakehouse do all the baking for you!

Do I have to work in my Bakehouse?

We require that you work in your Bakehouse full-time. In the future, if you qualify to open multiple stores, we require you to have a store manager at one of your Bakehouses.

How much working capital will I need?

Ferguson Plarre recommends that you have at least $25,000 in working capital.

What are the franchisor fees?

The initial franchise fee is $55,000 + GST and a security deposit of $20,000. Our franchising system doesn't charge an ongoing franchising fee.

What does the franchising fee include?

The initial franchising fee includes your franchising documentation, training, cost of processing your application, store opening promotions and the use of our intellectual property (brands and systems) for the term of the agreement.

Is marketing included or extra?

Ferguson Plarre does not charge a marketing fee.

What help do I receive when I open the store?

The Training Team and your Business Support Manager will be onsite with you for the first week. They will teach you everything you need to know about running the store. You will also have weekly catchups for the first 6 months.

What does the training include and how long does it take to complete?

Franchisee training includes 4 weeks of full-time training with online, head office and in-store components. You will also receive training support in the first week of operating your new store.

How are the existing sale prices of a Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse determined?

The sales price of a Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse is set by the selling franchisee and there are several factors that determine this price. Here are some of the factors that need to be considered, however it is always recommended that you seek professional and independent advice when investigating any business: The term of the lease | The profit and sales performance of the business | If the store has been recently refurbished or requires refurbishment | Goodwill | State and repair of the equipment

What qualities and attributes do you require to be a Ferguson Plarre Franchisee?

At Ferguson Plarre we are looking for people that have the bake it happen attitude, a desire to succeed and to build a successful team of people around you. We are looking for Franchisees that are self-starters, customer obsessed, believe in the Ferguson Plarre brand and have a willingness get involved in the local community while striving for a work life balance.

What does Ferguson Plarre expect from their Franchise?

The expectations are simple, follow the business model, uphold our brand and company values and deliver outstanding customers service day in day out.

How do I go about seeking finance for a Ferguson Plarre?

Ferguson Plarre have relationships and accreditations with banks and mortgage brokers. Currently as a guide most banks are lending on average up to 50% -60% on the value of the purchase price. The purchaser will need to fund the balance of the purchase via cash or equity in assets. However, it is recommended that you seek professional advice from a financial advisor or accountant.