Australians love their furniture
The Australian furnishing industry is a major contributor to the national economy, contributing $25 billion annually to the Australian economy. The average household has at least 10 pieces of upholstered furniture with 9mil+ homes, so the pool of potential customers isn’t going to stop growing.
Furniture is often the most used feature of any Australian home and this frequent use can very easily lead to fast deterioration or accidental damage. Cuts, tears, stains and fading are all common problems that can affect all furniture – from expensive designer lounge sets to a comfortable and basic recliner. This means consumers are faced with a choice: replace, or repair? Replacing furniture might be appealing, but for many Australian’s it is simply not practical.
“There’s only a handful of businesses across Australia that offer a similar service to us; but none of them can go to a customer’s home and repair anything that’s wrong with their lounge – a leather or frame repair and a broken spring”, explains Mobile Upholstery Repairs CEO, Mark Watkins. “Our fully mobile unit ensures we’re the only person a customer needs to call”.
Since 2009, Mobile Upholstery Repairs has been carving a unique space for itself within the Australian market. “Our careful and deliberate engagement and nurturing of major commercial furniture retail chains, along with our base of private client work, means we’ve been able to grow a robust business model”, says Mark.
From an investment of $55,000+gst, franchisees are provided with a key territory and a van fit-out including racking, materials and products. “We fitout your van to make it as accessible as possible”, says Mark. “All the tools are compact so, it’s easy to carry and there’s no chance of oil spillage in a customer’s home”.
Mobile Upholstery Repairs is committed to helping its franchisees succeed. That’s why franchisees receive two-weeks training in a variety of furniture repairs and restorations allowing them to service more clients, fast. “Our onsite training ensures franchisees
learn everything they need to know to repair a lounge – what to do and what not to do”, says Mark. “And our leather and upholstery and mechanical hotlines are available 24/7”.
With Australia’s love of furniture set to rise, buying a Mobile Upholstery Repairs franchise is a unique opportunity to become a part of Australia’s first mobile upholstery repairer. “We’re currently looking for interested franchisees based in north Queensland, but we’re open to being contacted by anyone across Australia”, says Mark.
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