Mister Minit Franchise
The Minit Company operates 281 Mister Minit shops throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. The brand celebrates 60 years anniversary in 2017. It is the clear market leader in the sectors of shoe repairs, key duplication, engraving and watch servicing. After introducing car key and remote duplication they have fast become world leader in aftermarket car key duplication. The majority of these services are provided through an extensive network of skilled franchisees. The company recognised that providing a first rate level of customer service necessitated having 'great people'. As such, Mister Minit's franchising system is based not on the capital franchisees invest, but rather on their skills, values and service focus.
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The Mister Minit franchise is a little different to the standard type of franchise. There is only a small up front financial commitment and the payment of stock and materials. The weekly franchise fees are fixed rather than expressed as a percentage of sales. The other main difference is that the franchisee will purchase a franchise for an established shop. The established customer base and trading record gives the franchisee the opportunity to potentially generate returns more quickly than if it was building a business from scratch.
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The Company consistently updates a rolling Five Year Business Plan and for the last 7 years has achieved its commitments. It is likely that Minit will open 10-12 new shops, typically in existing shopping centres for the upcoming year. However, due to the company only franchsing shops with an established trading history, it is unlikely any of these shops will be franchised for at least 12 months post opening. Growth in franchising numbers will come from the existing portfolio of non-franchised Minit shops that have a well established trading performance (typically over many years) and thus provide the franchisee relatively low risk entry.
Testimonials
I've been a franchisee for over 9 years and have had support and help and good income throughout my time. They've been a great company to work with and have learnt a lot.
Joe Greenaway, 2019 - Malvern VIC
Awesome system with a company that is moving forward and growing.
Rick Muggeridge - Coffs Harbour, NSW
If you are willing to put in the work I'm not aware of a franchise that has a better ROI and with such a small initial financial investment required. It's a double win!
Dylan Ribton-Turner - Indooroopilly and Kenmore, QLD
I have a strong belief that it is a good system for the right person.
John Castro, 2019 - Shellharbour NSW
Excellent support and assistance when required by a team of dedicated individuals who support the success of all Franchisees within the model.
Shaun Halliday - Unley, SA
Easy to start your very own small business and our support office will help you out if you need help.
Lala, 2019 - Shore City NZ
The franchisor bends over backwards to help us serve our customer the best we possibly can. They are also quite fair, reasonable and transparent in the financials of each franchise.
Tom Calderwood - Mount Barker, SA
The company is like a family, we help each other, the company gives us strong support.
John Li - Bush Inn, NZ
The job is great, meeting people is great and helping people is awesome and Mister Minit provides you with everything you need, from a range of stock so you don't have to choose what you sell or what services you will provide.
Michael Rudkin, 2019 - Nelson NZ
From a personal and professional point of view. Talking to many other people in different jobs, (to me they all seem to have one major floor), and that is no follow ups. MM have done what many companies fail to do, and that is to follow through on what they say they are following through on. This speaks volumes in any major industry.
Paul Selwyn - NZ
A great brand with excellent systems to allow franchisees to succeed. The support and guidance given is superb. Driven by a leader who has every franchisee's best interests at heart and takes such pride in seeing the development of each and every one of us.
Ben Curran, 2020 - Miranda, NSW
The system is not complicated and works well. There is a great support system in place which helps greatly.
Terry Shepherd - Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, NSW
It's a great opportunity to better your self and enjoy a career that has so much to offer and be financially sound. The Minit brand is as strong as they come, with lots of support to guide you in every direction.
Chris Bronish, 2020 - Nowra NSW
Have been in the system for over 6 years. Have always had great support not only when going well but also when times are tough. The system is run for the Customers, Franchisee and the Franchisor - usually in that order.
S. Rulten - Northern Beaches, NSW
It's a great system that's people based helping people.
Lindsay, 2019 - Meridian Dunedin NZ
Good business and great support systems.
Richard Chen, 2019 - LynnMall NZ
I am proud of Mister Minit and all those who are associated with it (managers, support office and even my team members). They are really good people to work with, especially the culture we built together to serve our customers makes me happy. I will definitely recommend them to all my friends.
Robin Raghuveeran, 2020 - Werribee Plaza, VIC
I feel good about what I do each and every day.
Daniel Prasad, 2019 - Northcity Johnsonville NZ
It's a great franchise system and a very easy system with which to operate your own small business in.
Terry Shepherd, 2019 - Woy Woy NSW
It's a great system for people with the right attitude.
Darren Andonovski, 2019 - Greensborough & Epping VIC
Opportunities to grow both personally and professionally are like none other.
Tom Calderwood, 2019 - Mount Barker/Ingle Farm SA
Good variety of services which guarantee the consistency of being in business Good support from the franchisor reasonable franchise fee good business mentality in the sytsem.
Amir Kianfar, 2019 - Wanneroo Central WA
Great governance and strong model to ensure future sustainability through all sorts of trading conditions.
Aaron, 2019 - North West Sydney NSW
For your very first business, our support office will help you out when you need them. The support office has also set up everything so you can easily run your very own business.
Lala - Shore City, NZ
All tools are provided for success if you work at it. The phenomenal support that is ready to step in is the best.
Jason Montague, 2020 - Sunshine Coast QLD
Very transparent system. Good people willing to answer your questions. Great back up.
Brenton Barrie Lay, 2019 - Northpark SA
It has improved me and my family's life.
Glen - Palmerston North, NZ