Topfranchise Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2016 topfranchise award winners brought to you by SEEK Business and 10 THOUSAND FEET Research. Below are the 2016 topfranchise award winners by category as rated by their franchisees.
Congratulations to the 2016 topfranchise award winners brought to you by SEEK Business and 10 THOUSAND FEET Research. Below are the 2016 topfranchise award winners by category as rated by their franchisees.
| Ranking | Overall (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 81 | 57% |
| 2 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 76 | 90% |
| 3 | Mister Minit | 220 | 75 | 63% |
| 4 | Snooze | 82 | 73 | 50% |
| 5 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 73 | 58% |
| 6 | Soul Origin | 49 | 73 | 94% |
| 7 | MLC Advice | 34 | 72 | 83% |
| 8 | Anytime Fitness | 437 | 71 | 65% |
| 9 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 64 | 70 | 91% |
| 10 | Mrs Fields | 38 | 70 | 53% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
Gutter-Vac is an outdoors service industry based business with a focus on client contact and engagement. A Gutter-Vac franchise can be both a lifestyle or an asset to grow and sell. Our safety processes make it very attractive to corporate clients, and our combination of machinery based operations and strong emphasis on customer service make it an interesting prospect for potential franchisees.
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.
| Ranking | Brand (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snooze | 82 | 83 | 50% |
| 2 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 80 | 58% |
| 3 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 64 | 79 | 91% |
| 4 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 79 | 90% |
| 5 | Mister Minit | 220 | 78 | 63% |
| 6 | Snap-on Tools | 156 | 75 | 46% |
| 7 | Anytime Fitness | 437 | 74 | 65% |
| 8 | Superdraft | 95 | 73 | 64% |
| 9 | Soul Origin | 49 | 71 | 94% |
| 10 | MLC Advice | 34 | 71 | 83% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
For most people looking at buying franchises for sale, Brand is King. For existing franchisees brand remains an important element and the winners of this award have been rated highly in a number of areas by their franchisees. It is worthwhile keeping in mind that a strong brand helps when you are starting out as a franchisee. The public already know the name and if care has been taken to be consistent in advertising and marketing, the public will have a very clear picture about what you will offer and what makes the brand different to other offers.
A strong brand will not only help in converting potential customers to buying from you as a franchisee, but will also be effective in driving sales to your business whether that is through advertising or through a strong and well thought out website.
If you are looking at various franchises for sale ask about the pulling power of their brand.
Snooze has been giving Australians a better night's sleep for more than 30 years - and with more than 70 franchises Australia wide it has most bedrooms covered. Snooze is constantly travelling to research the latest bedroom trends and introduce more innovative and technologically advanced products to its range, while also stocking well-known brands including Madison, Slumberland, Sealy, Posturepedic and Sleepmaker. The benefits from each partnership are passed on to Snooze's customers, employees, shareholders and suppliers, as well as local areas and stores. Snooze has more than 30 years experience in the bedding industry and its hardworking staff have earned the title of Australia's Sleep Experts.
Kwik Kopy is a print and design provider focusing on the small to medium business market. A highly established and recognised brand, Kwik Kopy has an extensive network of 104 centres Australia-wide, providing a blend of friendly advice, design and print expertise to help businesses achieve their goals. The benefits of becoming a Kwik Kopy Franchisee include: - Award winning franchise model - A strong brand and on-going marketing solutions - Extensive training course and on-site assistance - One-on-one support from a dedicated business development consultant - Annual financial benchmark profile to compare your progress against
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses is an Aussie story 115 years in the making. Starting in Melbourne in 1901, the Ferguson & Plarre families rose to bakery fame thanks to their enduring commitment to quality, quality that has seen them serving cakes to Queen of England and even the President of the United States. Today, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses is still a family owned and operated business and has become one of Australias most successful bakery franchise stories. One their secrets is that they remain passionate foodies at heart. The Plarre family bake fresh all of their own products and maintain 100% control of ingredient and recipe quality, something that is increasingly rare in multi-site bakery-cafes. While some products, like their baked cheesecake, are based on 100 year old recipes others are fresh and new like their red velvet cupcakes. In addition to award winning products, Ferguson Plarre works tirelessly to ensure its espresso offering is one of the best in the market. Ultimately, the business is based on the same simple principles on which it was founded: amazing product, service and experience that when done properly leaves you feeling like you've just had a warm hug. Remember, great food touches the soul.
| Ranking | Expansion (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs Fields | 38 | 83 | 53% |
| 2 | Soul Origin | 49 | 74 | 94% |
| 3 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 73 | 57% |
| 4 | Xpresso Mobile Cafe | 32 | 72 | 72% |
| 5 | Superdraft | 95 | 69 | 64% |
| 6 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 64 | 68 | 91% |
| 7 | Snooze | 82 | 68 | 50% |
| 8 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 65 | 58% |
| 9 | Magic Hand Carwash | 48 | 65 | 65% |
| 10 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 64 | 90% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
By setting up a franchise business, you are seizing an opportunity to potentially grow into nearby locations alongside your franchise. This category indicates how open a franchisor is, and how effective they are at helping you take advantage of new opportunities for you to expand your business or take on multiple locations.
When considering franchise opportunities, if you are weighing up the ability to expand and grow, ask the franchisor their policy on owning and supporting multiple locations. In a mature franchise business ask how easy it will be to purchase existing locations that are near to your territory.
At Mrs. Fields it is all about the treat! Over thirty years ago a young mother with no business experience, Debbi Fields was impassioned about making the finest oven fresh cookie for her customers. We still bake our cookies on site so customers can enjoy the aroma of fresh product, however most products are supplied frozen to Debbi's special recipe's, meaning there is no mixing of cookie dough, chopping of ingredients or excessive wastage. And whilst many of our customers are looking to take time out for a great cup of coffee and a treat, there are so many more opportunities to make sales beyond being just another food offer, including our famous Big Cookie Cakes.
Soul Origin is one of the newest and fastest growing QSR franchise brands in Australia. After years of world travel and research we have brought to Australia a winning formula. Soul Origin is bringing high quality food with a trendy cafe vibe to a shopping centre near you. Healthy Fresh quick food for every Australian to enjoy. We sell salads, sandwiches and coffee. All our food is made fresh daily. Made today sold today is our motto. Our great coffee from one of Australias leading specialty coffee roasters brings regulars back daily. Soul Origins operational management and owners have all previously been franchisees in a retail environment. Hence we are a retail food franchise run by retailers. We make decisions based on previous experiences.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
| Ranking | Lifestyle (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 88 | 57% |
| 2 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 81 | 90% |
| 3 | Choice Home Loans | 103 | 77 | 53% |
| 4 | Anytime Fitness | 437 | 76 | 65% |
| 5 | Snooze | 82 | 75 | 50% |
| 6 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 73 | 58% |
| 7 | MLC Advice | 34 | 72 | 83% |
| 8 | Xpresso Delight | 151 | 71 | 38% |
| 9 | Soul Origin | 49 | 70 | 94% |
| 10 | Mister Minit | 220 | 67 | 63% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
The lifestyle category looks at how positively franchisees perceive the balance between their work and home lives as an indicator of their satisfaction with their choice of franchise. Franchise companies who cater for a good lifestyle according to their franchisees create an environment and an efficient operating system where a good work life balance is very achievable.
When reviewing franchise opportunities it is important to consider the lifestyle that you want to have and to select a model that fits your expectations. When you are doing your due diligence ask the franchisor and existing franchisees about the time you need to put in to achieve your goals. Also ask the franchisor about how they have engineered the business to be as simple and streamlined to operate as possible, such that you will be efficient in the hours you spend in the business.
When considering franchise opportunities if you are weighing up the number of hours you will need to work also consider your family and friends in your support network and what affect the hours you put in will have upon them and your relationships with them. If you create the right expectations with family and friends from the start they are more likely to be understanding and supportive if you need to put in a few extra hours every now and then.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
Gutter-Vac is an outdoors service industry based business with a focus on client contact and engagement. A Gutter-Vac franchise can be both a lifestyle or an asset to grow and sell. Our safety processes make it very attractive to corporate clients, and our combination of machinery based operations and strong emphasis on customer service make it an interesting prospect for potential franchisees.
| Ranking | Marketing (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 83 | 57% |
| 2 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 78 | 90% |
| 3 | Mrs Fields | 38 | 74 | 53% |
| 4 | Soul Origin | 49 | 71 | 94% |
| 5 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 64 | 71 | 91% |
| 6 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 70 | 58% |
| 7 | MLC Advice | 34 | 69 | 83% |
| 8 | Mister Minit | 220 | 69 | 63% |
| 9 | Anytime Fitness | 437 | 65 | 65% |
| 10 | Snooze | 82 | 62 | 50% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
When looking at franchises for sale, one of the most important considerations is the strength of the franchises marketing. In a franchise marketing is not just the responsibility of the franchisor but a collective effort. This marketing award combines elements that look at the strength of the marketing strategy; how well franchisors understand the consumer; how well campaigns are explained and tracked; and the guidance and support you will get in implementing your own campaigns as a franchisee on a local level with your target audience.
When you are looking at franchises for sale, ask the franchisor and existing franchisees about the research they have done of the end consumer, and the training and support you will get to be able to take the great marketing ideas of the franchisor and turn them into a reality.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
Gutter-Vac is an outdoors service industry based business with a focus on client contact and engagement. A Gutter-Vac franchise can be both a lifestyle or an asset to grow and sell. Our safety processes make it very attractive to corporate clients, and our combination of machinery based operations and strong emphasis on customer service make it an interesting prospect for potential franchisees.
At Mrs. Fields it is all about the treat! Over thirty years ago a young mother with no business experience, Debbi Fields was impassioned about making the finest oven fresh cookie for her customers. We still bake our cookies on site so customers can enjoy the aroma of fresh product, however most products are supplied frozen to Debbi's special recipe's, meaning there is no mixing of cookie dough, chopping of ingredients or excessive wastage. And whilst many of our customers are looking to take time out for a great cup of coffee and a treat, there are so many more opportunities to make sales beyond being just another food offer, including our famous Big Cookie Cakes.
| Ranking | Passion (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 93 | 57% |
| 2 | Snooze | 82 | 88 | 50% |
| 3 | Mister Minit | 220 | 88 | 63% |
| 4 | Mrs Fields | 38 | 87 | 53% |
| 5 | Anytime Fitness | 437 | 87 | 65% |
| 6 | MLC Advice | 34 | 87 | 83% |
| 7 | Choice Home Loans | 103 | 86 | 53% |
| 8 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 85 | 90% |
| 9 | Snap-on Tools | 156 | 84 | 46% |
| 10 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 83 | 58% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
Be passionate. When you are looking at franchise opportunities it is important to be able to get passionate about what you will be doing, as for most franchise opportunities your involvement with the franchise will take up the majority of your waking hours during the week. When it comes to running your own business, being passionate about the brand, customers, service or product is essential.
Luckily when it comes to being passionate most franchisees across the industry have passion in bucket loads. In the tightly contested category of passion, when it comes to being passionate and the category of passion we asked questions in relation to franchisees' passion about their customers, and the products they are selling or the services they are offering.
One of the other elements in Passion is how your business will look to family and friends. Consider how the franchise' s business model and branding is presented and how well other franchisees represent the brand, this is an important element as when you step into a franchise and own a business which is highly visible you will quickly want to be proud of your business and happy to tell friends of the career choice you have made.
Franchise companies who perform well in this area will most certainly have a culture of caring for the customers' needs. Passion is contagious and starts with the franchisor being passionate about their products and services, and this passion filters through to the franchisee. The franchisee then needs to pass this passion on to the end customer. If the franchisee feels passionate about their customers, products and/or services, this is a good indicator that the franchise company successfully communicates a positive vision about the company' s brand internally and externally.
To see if you can get passionate about the customer experience, take yourself mystery shopping and go through the experience yourself.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
Snooze has been giving Australians a better night's sleep for more than 30 years - and with more than 70 franchises Australia wide it has most bedrooms covered. Snooze is constantly travelling to research the latest bedroom trends and introduce more innovative and technologically advanced products to its range, while also stocking well-known brands including Madison, Slumberland, Sealy, Posturepedic and Sleepmaker. The benefits from each partnership are passed on to Snooze's customers, employees, shareholders and suppliers, as well as local areas and stores. Snooze has more than 30 years experience in the bedding industry and its hardworking staff have earned the title of Australia's Sleep Experts.
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.
| Ranking | Support (View Graph) | No. of Locations | Rating | Participation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartline Mortgage Advisers | 295 | 85 | 57% |
| 2 | Gutter-Vac | 71 | 80 | 90% |
| 3 | Soul Origin | 49 | 78 | 94% |
| 4 | MLC Advice | 34 | 75 | 83% |
| 5 | Mister Minit | 220 | 75 | 63% |
| 6 | Kwik Kopy | 93 | 75 | 58% |
| 7 | Choice Home Loans | 103 | 73 | 53% |
| 8 | Mrs Fields | 38 | 72 | 53% |
| 9 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 64 | 71 | 91% |
| 10 | Snooze | 82 | 71 | 50% |
Every year the topfranchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion. Entering all six categories is required to compete for the overall award.
The Top 10 Awards recognise franchises that perform well in the selected category as rated by current franchisees so you can find the best franchises for sale in Australia.
The support category looks at how effectively franchisors support the franchisees who represent their brand to the public with a range of support networks including training, assistance in setting up, availability of expert help and maintenance of a network amongst franchisees. Franchise companies that have a solid support network for their franchisees create a strong safety net for the people taking their product to the public.
When reviewing franchise opportunities it is important to consider the support network you feel you will require, and to select a model that fulfils your needs. When you are doing your due diligence ask the franchisor and existing franchisees about the support provided both in the start-up period, and once you are an established franchisee.
When considering franchise opportunities it is important to take into consideration how much training and support you believe you will need. Be honest about your current capabilities, and honest about your assessment of what help you feel you will need.
Smartline is a multi award winning mortgage broking advisory business. Our client care program matches the needs of a client with the best available lending products provided by a panel of +27 Banks, Building Societies and Credit Unions. These lenders pay Smartline brokers both an upfront commission and a trailing commission for the introduction of new borrowers. The trailing commission provides a passive income stream and becomes a substantial business asset as the base of clients grows.
Gutter-Vac is an outdoors service industry based business with a focus on client contact and engagement. A Gutter-Vac franchise can be both a lifestyle or an asset to grow and sell. Our safety processes make it very attractive to corporate clients, and our combination of machinery based operations and strong emphasis on customer service make it an interesting prospect for potential franchisees.
Soul Origin is one of the newest and fastest growing QSR franchise brands in Australia. After years of world travel and research we have brought to Australia a winning formula. Soul Origin is bringing high quality food with a trendy cafe vibe to a shopping centre near you. Healthy Fresh quick food for every Australian to enjoy. We sell salads, sandwiches and coffee. All our food is made fresh daily. Made today sold today is our motto. Our great coffee from one of Australias leading specialty coffee roasters brings regulars back daily. Soul Origins operational management and owners have all previously been franchisees in a retail environment. Hence we are a retail food franchise run by retailers. We make decisions based on previous experiences.