What is a 'Pinks' franchise? and is it right for me?

The fundamental principals of franchising have really not changed much over the last 100 years and basically involve the expansion through partnership of a business that has a strong, reliable and well-respected branded name and a recognizable proven image coupled with a successful business formula.

These days, business format franchising, is one of the most acceptable formulas for running a business. The gross industry turnover is 9.65 billion pounds sterling with a total of 34 thousand franchisees employing over 330 thousand employees. Investment ranges from 3k to 500k with the average investment being 42k. Most importantly 94% of all franchisees claim to be profitable. (Figures rounded down, source, BFA annual franchise survey 2002)

As a franchisee you will be buying a licence for an area that entitles you to operate a business under the Pinks name and permits full use of our established brand while expanding your business to its full potential.

The core concept of the 'Pinks' brand is to supply you with everything necessary to run a successful flower business.

We have spent many years sourcing materials from wrapping paper, cellophane, flower food to vehicles, sales materials and alike. All of which exclusively branded and coming to you cheaper than if you bought direct.

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There are many advantages to the franchise method of business among which are:

Avoiding costly mistakes,

The opportunity to build your capital and increase your earnings while building a future for your family,

Successful proven marketing and business plans,

The self satisfaction that comes from running a unique high profile business.

This coupled with the knowledge that a mentor is only a phone call away to help with the problems that undoubtedly arise from time to time. This all helps to give you peace of mind and the freedom to concentrate on your core business and thereby enhance profits.

You must also consider the restrictions of a franchise. You are buying a proven business format but are also taking on the responsibility for following the system contained within the operations manual that describes the running of the business in great detail, you may find these a bit limiting in some cases but we assure you we do not wish to hinder your business but we aim make it run as efficiently and profitable as possible.

Another important point to remember is this shop will be your OWN business, we help you and hold your hand however like any new venture what you get out of the business is a direct result of what you put in!  both financially and socially.

Within the Pinks system you willbe required to purchase your total stock requirements directly from our sister company in Holland while your sundries will be supplied from our centrally located UK base.

We have a reputation for top quality merchandise and have invested heavily to guarantee continued reliable supplies. Our franchisees will benefit from prices up to 30% cheaper for a comparable product from alternative suppliers while we are able to maintain strict quality controls.

The reason?

One difference between 'Pinks' and most other franchise organizations is the fact that we give you complete freedom to buy whatever flowers and plants you want. What we will however is give you a dedicated buyer within the auction whose prime objective is to buy and complete your orders while advising you of current trends and availability.

Likewise, you will maintain the freedom to create and develop your own personal style with the added benefit from a constant stream of innovative alternative ideas that will be fed to you by our design team. All we ask is that you follow the format and layout that will be designed specifically for your store. Which we assure you will be very unusual and help promote sales.

No matter what we say here you will no doubt have a thousand questions some of which may be peculiar to the specific area in which you wish to operate. We encourage you to make a note of anything that you may wish to query and look forward to answering the same when we meet in the near future.

Please contact our Franchise and Development Director

'Jon Martin' on 0208 343 3666 if you have direct questions