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AUTOMOTIVE FRANCHISES

Written by Business Franchise magazine

Spotlight on AUTOMOTIVE FRANCHISES

With 14 million motor vehicles on our roads, and that number growing every day, the automotive industry may hold the key to running a successful franchise business.
Cars, vans, motorbikes, trucks. You fix, tune, service, spray, tint and clean them. You need to regularly replace or repair tyres, brakes, batteries, radiators, hoses and mufflers. As all vehicle owners know,
your preferred mode of transport is a never ending source of expense – but this is all good news for those interested in becoming a franchisee in the automotive industry.
Consequently, with a massive swing towards mobile-based franchise businesses leading to an increased amount of vans on the road, the franchise industry in general is, in effect, self-generating its own automotive business opportunities.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports the automotive industry is of strategic importance to the Australian economy.
In total, the FCAI estimates that the industry (including retail, service and repair) produces an annual turnover in excess of $50 billion and generates employment for more than 400,000 people.
The retail, service and repair sector includes vehicle maintenance, repair of damaged vehicles, supply of aftermarket equipment and vehicle recycling.
Franchises within the automotive industry include manufacturers and specialists of tyres, wheels, batteries
and mufflers; car servicing and repairs; car cleaning and detailing; protective products and services; car accessories; and aftermarket services and retail sales.
Following Government directives for the automotive production industry to ‘go green’ by reducing vehicle emissions, many automotive franchises are following suit and looking at ways to reduce fuel, chemical and
water consumption in their business practice.
Business Franchise magazine has put the following report together on available automotive industry franchise businesses focusing on what their system offers and what type of person would be an ideal
candidate to become their next franchisee.

LET’S GET PHYSICAL!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE HEALTH & FITNESS INDUSTRY

The notion that Australians are all sporty, outdoor, fit individuals has taken a beating over the last decade, but the good news is that health and fitness is now one of the fastest growing industries.

Authentic Health Fitness Australia reports that many Australians are under the misconception that we must be healthy and fit, just because we’re one of the best sporting countries.

The reality is that we’re amongst the worst. Most Australians are spectators, not players. As the Australian Heart Foundation researched, 8 out of 10 adults are either physically inactive, overweight or have high blood pressure.

Some of the worst statistics for illnesses and ailments in Australia include cardiovascular disease, cancer risk, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and arthritis. Many GPs are strongly recommending exercise for their obese and overweight patients. Keeping fit and healthy is also beneficial for good mental health and alleviating stress.

Business prospects that come under the banner of health and fitness include gyms and fitness clubs; personal training services; weight loss centres; dietary and lifestyle programs; vitamin supplements; sporting and fitness equipment; and chiropractic, physiotherapy and podiatry services.

Food Franchises - Feature Story

Written by Business Franchise
This article appeared in Issue 3#5 (July/August 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! Many food franchisees and business owners say they chose to buy into the food industry because they believe it is recession proof. Let’s face it - everyone needs to eat. Kate Carnell, Chief Executive of The Australian Food and Grocery Council, recently commented on food and grocery at a National Press Club address: “It’s not only a big industry – it’s a vital industry – not only to the wealth, but more importantly, to the health of this nation. Simply stated, we can’t live without food.” Under the food ‘umbrella’ there are several franchising opportunities available in both Australia and New Zealand, and the selection is almost endless. You can buy a franchise that offers sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked potatoes, burgers, chicken, pizzas, noodles, sushi, Mexican, bread, donuts, muffins, pastries, coffee, chocolate, juice or ice-cream!
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