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Kitchen and Bedroom Transformations Irish Franchise OpportunityAbout UsKitchen & Bedroom Transformations offers a complete refurbishment service, transforming an old kitchen or bedroom by fitting new doors, drawer fronts and worktops at a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen or bedroom. Customers can save up to 70% compared to the cost of a new top-end kitchen when using our “transformation” service. Or, if the customer prefers a brand new kitchen or bedroom, we can offer them a complete new, luxury fitted kitchen at savings of up to 30% because we buy direct from the factory.
In the current economic climate, many people are deciding to “improve rather than move”. The Irish housing market may be slowing down but the home improvement market in Ireland is growing as people decide to stay put and instead upgrade their existing kitchen or bedroom. Customers want to not only be able to enjoy their new fitted kitchen or stylish fitted bedroom for themselves, but also to add value to their homes for when the time does come to sell. Customers are focusing more and more on how they can add value to their home with the minimum of cost and a “transformation” is the perfect answer because they get a brand new look for their kitchen at a saving up to 70% compared with the cost of a complete new fitted kitchen. The Market The market in made-to-measure replacement kitchen and bedroom doors is a very lucrative one and, with our help, much easier to enter than the “full kitchens” market. We think it is the perfect start-up business to generate good profits and allow you to ease into the even more lucrative and fascinating fitted kitchen and fitted bedroom industry as you become more experienced and gather your team around you. Dealing with smaller refurbishment jobs initially has two main advantages: the jobs themselves are simpler, so there is less to go wrong whilst you build up your experience and knowledge; and the jobs are completed quickly, which means you get paid more quickly and this improves your cashflow.
Once you have progressed to offering full kitchens and bedrooms as well as refurbishments, you will be able to offer your customers the best of both worlds: a complete refurbishment service, transforming an old kitchen or bedroom by fitting new made-to-measure doors, drawer fronts and worktops at a fraction of the cost of a new one, or, if your customers don’t want to keep their old cabinets, or the cabinets are just in too poor condition, they can have a brand new, luxury kitchen or fitted bedroom. It is this ability to offer both options to our customers which sets us apart from other “cheap and cheerful” competitors who only offer replacement doors (not complete kitchens) and often have a much more limited ranges of doors. So, whatever the customer wants or needs, we can offer it, together with impartial advice about which is the best option for them. Our Local Showroom Approach Although you can usually start trading from home, Kitchen & Bedroom Transformations is committed to building a network of local showrooms and you will therefore need to move into a showroom within 12 months. Not an expensive one, but in a secondary position where customers can visit, there is easy parking and where you can display your products and store goods which are awaiting fitting. A local showroom creates both prestige for you and increased confidence for the customer because they know that you are a reputable and well-established business, not just a “man with a van” who might never be seen again after the job is finished! Most importantly of all, our experience has shown that a showroom significantly increases the sales levels of our franchisees. Training and Support
How we support you
All Kitchen & Bedroom Transformations franchisees attend an initial one week training course which covers the following:
In addition, we provide separate training (usually on a one-to-one basis) on how to use the various software packages, including the CAD kitchen design program and our online customer management database. After the initial training program, further training is tailored to the needs of each Irish franchisee and is carried out either during our visits to you, or at our offices. We provide on-going support to our franchisees in Ireland through telephone, email, newsletters and site visits. We also assist our franchisees in identifying suitable showroom premises and in designing the layout of their showroom. Kitchen & Bedroom Transformations will make sure you know exactly what you should be doing at all stages of your franchise business development and checking that you are keeping on track. Finance
The franchise investment & package The cost of an individual Kitchen & Bedroom Transformations franchise in Ireland is €24,000
The Franchise Package includes:
Who's Ideal for Us
What kind of franchisees are we looking for in Ireland Kitchen and Bedroom Transformations is looking for independent, self-motivated people who want to be their own boss, but who at the same time would like to be guided by the expertise and experience we have developed in this business, rather than just “going it alone”. Above all you must be outgoing (and enjoy dealing with the public), positive minded and have a desire to become a successful businessman/woman in Ireland, and to succeed in your new business venture. High pressure selling skills are not required, nor is this something we teach or encourage. Our business is about providing the customer with the right combination of high quality kitchens or bedrooms and competitive prices which means that, with the right presentation, the products sell themselves and there is no need for pressure selling techniques. You do not need any prior experience of the kitchen or bedroom business as full training will be given. However, some DIY knowledge would be useful as this will help you when dealing with your fitters. You will need to be computer literate as you will be using a computer to produce quotations and correspondence, to access the company’s on-line customer database and to design new kitchens and bedrooms using the CAD design software. Finally, people management and organizations skills will be important for your new business. As your business develops and grows you will employ other members of staff to help you, particularly once you move into a showroom, and you also will need to be able to efficiently project manage the ordering and fitting of customers’ kitchens and bedrooms. We particularly welcome prospective franchisees whose partners are keen to get involved in the business too. As you can see from the description above, this is more than a “one man” (or woman) franchise and we have found that husband and wife teams have worked very successfully, often with one taking charge of the showroom whilst the other concentrates on the sales side i.e. going out to see customers in their homes. Territories/Locations
Individual franchising opportunities are available in Ireland. Kitchen and Bedroom Transformations would also consider a Master Franchisee for Ireland. Request Further Information*indicates a required detail Copyright ©whichfranchise.ie 2010. All Rights Reserved. whichfranchise - a complete franchising resource offering information and opportunities for prospective franchisees and franchisors in Ireland. Contact whichfranchise | about whichfranchise | Terms of Use |
Company FactsBusiness Description Kitchen and Bedroom Transformations is a home improvement franchise that transforms existing kitchens and bedrooms. Industry Sector Home Improvements Irish Franchise Association Membership No BFA Membership Yes International Franchise Association Membership No Franchise Type Retail Minimum Total Investment € 24000 Contact Details |
