Successful Surface Repair Franchise For Sale In Melbourne East

Rob Knights had never repaired a chip in his life when he bought this business. He came from a corporate job.

Five years on, FIX 'N' CHIPS Melbourne East turns over $190k a year, every year, and customers describe him as "a genuine magician with the work."

Now it's for sale, and you don't need a trade to run it. You need to be:
✔ Good with your hands
✔ Quick to learn (full training provided)
✔ A problem solver
✔ Good with people
✔ Organised enough to handle the admin

In return you choose your own hours, no two jobs are the same, and the 5-star Google reviews keep coming. Worried about AI or sick of working for others, this is the change you’re looking for.

The money is real. $190k revenue from reliable lifestyle business every year for 5 years, with P&Ls to prove it – including taking at least January off each year. Over 70% of that goes to the owner: over $130k a year on a 5-year average, including salary, super & add backs.

The work is already there. Local builders send jobs consistently, and the territory has the largest population in the group. Rob does about 2-3 jobs a day, five days a week, and has done no business development in 5 years. Franchisees across the group average $250k in revenue.

$238,400 including GST. That covers the goodwill, franchise fee, comprehensive training, Head Office support and a $20k tool and equipment package at half price. The $10k tool saving ends 31 December. A sign-written vehicle is available for additional cost if needed.

One exclusive territory. Demand has been high, and we're choosing the right person to take it to the next stage, as part of a positive national group of likeminded people.

LOCATION DETAILS
Melbourne East
The FIX 'N' CHIPS Melbourne Territory covers from Balwyn in the North to Mentone in the South, from Hampton in the West to Wheelers Hill in the East. It has an approximate population of 850,000 people and 350,000 dwellings. You would service this as a mobile chip repairer, with tools & training provided.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
At FIX 'N' CHIPS we repair kitchen and bathroom surface defects for builders, real estate agents and private customers. These surfaces include baths, sinks, flooring, window frames, benches and tiles.

Not only do you get the benefits of an established franchise business, but also all the below from an estalished territory:

- Consistent revenue performance year after year
- Long-term working relationships with some of Melbourne's best builders and real estate agency groups
- The ongoing workload often exceeds current capacity, creating a fantastic opportunity for genuine growth and/or later division into two territories
- Low overheads and royalty fees
- Minimal monthly marketing spend
- Option to purchase with fully set-up vehicle complete with all tools and materials
- Long list of 5-Star Google reviews from a range of different clients
- Melbourne East is the most highly-populated of all Fix 'N' Chips franchise territories yet it's contained within an easily-manageable geographical area
- Highest average invoice value of any franchise in the Fix 'N' Chips group

If you're good with your hands and have a can-do attitude you will excel in this business. The current franchisee started with no trade experience whatsoever after a 25-year career in advertising. Excellent training, ongoing support from Head Office and a supportive team of other franchisees mean any motivated person can succeed.

MARKETING SUPPORT
You have access to a well-known and recognisable brand in the construction industry, with a centralised website and 1300 contact number to help generate leads, with Head Office support to filter the suitable ones through to you. In addition, there is a small monthly contribution that goes towards Google AdWords to generate inbound leads with no additional cost per lead.

As an established area, Melbourne East has strong relationships with key builders and clients, with the opportunity grow further with help from Head Office.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Don't know anything about chip repair? No problems!
We have a comprehensive training program starting with two weeks in our Head Office warehouse learning and doing chip repairs (it's quite addictive!). You will then spend a week with two different existing Franchisee's in their territory, followed by a week of introductions with our Managing Director. Plus, you'll also get a comprehensive handover from the selling franchisee, who has excellent data and systems in place.
You'll be a confident chip repairer in no time!

SKILLS NEEDED
As a mobile service business, customer experience is key. It's important you know how to build long-term relationships by providing a high level of customer service (reliable, responsive and easy). In addition, as a small business owner it's important you can manage the various tasks to keep your business operational - answering calls, following up emails, sending invoices etc. Lastly, providing high quality repairs. Do you complete projects at home? Are you practical? Do you like learning new things? If so, we can train you on the rest.

LENGTH OF AGREEMENT
We offer 5 year agreements with the option to renew for a further 5 years. We have franchisee's that are young and getting started, as well as those who have had a wealth of experience and looking for more control and balance in their later years.

HISTORY
FIX ‘N’ CHIPS started in Melbourne in 2005 and soon identified that builders increasingly value the repair quality, experience, and reliable service provided by FIX ‘N’ CHIPS. In 2013 the business started franchising to better address the unmet demand of the industry, Australia wide. Each franchise has been modelled on an established formula providing franchisees the opportunity to learn new skills, support their chosen lifestyle and provide a solid income.

FIX 'N' CHIPS is a member of the Franchise Council of Australia.

FIX 'N' CHIPS were a finalist in the 2018 Franchisor Business of the Year Awards.