Please select a question from below.
Q: Are you still looking for franchisees?
A: Yes there are several areas where we would like to open new Hose Centres and from time to time there are existing businesses which come up for sale.
Q: How much money do I need to open a Pirtek franchise?
A: Around £70000 in liquid capital. Finance can be arranged for the rest of the investment providing you have other assets to use as security.
Q: Do you have any competitors?
A: Yes. Pirtek has successfully developed the mobile hose replacement market and is Number One in Europe. This success has been achieved against a number of competitors.
Q: Will I be able to draw a salary from the business during the first year of trading?
A: This depends on your personal circumstances, please discuss it with the Pirtek Business Development Director on 020 8749 8444
Q: Do Pirtek franchises have specific territories or is it a 'free for all'?
A: Pirtek franchises have specific territories for which they are primarily responsible. Jobs received for another area are passed to the appropriate Centre that can satisfy the customer.
Q: I do not know any thing about Hydraulic hoses, does it matter?
A: No. Many successful franchisees entered the Pirtek network from a wide variety of backgrounds with no previous product knowledge. Have a look at some case studies, however, practical commonsense is essential!
Q: Can I open more than one Centre?
A: Yes but that would depend on the success of your first Centre and the availability of other "green field" sites.
Q: Does Pirtek UK Ltd have any company owned Centres?
A: Not in the United Kingdom.
Q: Is Pirtek UK Ltd a British company?
A: Yes, although the concept is Australian.
Q: What training will I get?
A: The initial training course is four weeks but the ongoing training and support will carry on throughout your life as a Pirtek franchisee.