Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the common questions we get asked regarding The Ultimate Floor Sanding Company™ opportunity. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to phone us at 0845 680 2527 Now (1890 252 383 in Southern Ireland) (Office open 7 days a week until 7pm). But don’t forget to download our mini-prospectus first!
1. Is there a real need for your services? Do people really want to have their floors sanded and sealed?
Floor Sanding is Big Business! There are many different premises that have wooden flooring, flooring which periodically requires sanding and re polishing to bring back the “new look”. Wooden Flooring is very expensive to purchase and even more expensive to fit! Sanding offers a much cheaper and quicker way to replace or update a well-worn wooden floor.
Private Homes, Commercial buildings such as pubs and hotels are frequent Customers of the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company. In the UK there are almost 25.3 million premises that could be potential customers of the business! (Our franchisees typically need to service just 100 premises a year...)
What does this mean to you? Well these facts prove that floor sanding is a respected and proven method for renovating floors. Everywhere you turn you read articles, or watch programmes encouraging people to spend money improving their homes.
Unfortunately, in the industry there aren’t that many companies people can turn to who know what they’re doing. That’s good news for us. Since we’ve been in the industry for over 10 years, we’ve developed a proven system for delivering outstanding results that keep customers coming back for more. That’s the great opportunity we (and you) have!
2. How hard is it to get customers?
When a newly qualified franchisee leaves the training centre, a Marketing Launch Package is set in motion to “Kick Start” the franchisees business.
This will deliver the first few jobs for the new franchisee to “get his teeth into”. When the first job comes along head office support staff will be there to help and assist you.
Thereafter the ongoing marketing effort is split, with the franchisee looking after their own local marketing, but using the templates/materials and advice of Head Office, while Head Office look after National Marketing Strategy.
3. What’s the competition like?
There is little credible competition, there are many independent operators in the sector, most of them are decorating contractors or similar, who just do floor sanding as a bit of a sideline. There are also some flooring fitting companies who offer floor sanding, often by sub contracting the work. Lastly there are a few specialist companies.
The Ultimate Floor Sanding Company™ is superior in attracting customers because:
- We will be the ONLY national floor sanding brand in the UK & Ireland
- We have the most advanced marketing to win more customers. (No other company has the sophistication or expertise in marketing that we have as standard)
- We have a unique floor finishing process (Giving the best finish in the industry! - And an incredible referral rate from satisfied customers.)
- We are backed up by support systems and computer systems literally years ahead of anything the competition has!
- Simply, we provide the best choice available to the customer – anywhere in the UK & Ireland – Guaranteed!
And of course we have the experties from the our international franchise consultant working with us, ensuring that we continue to maximise our business potential.
Be under no illusion - this is a huge market with no credible national competition – which is why our highly professional and unique business finds it easy to attract a constant supply of high quality work and why our franchisees too, will get lots of work and the profits that come with this.
4. What type of person is perfect for this business?
We are very selective about the people we take on board. Why? Because our success is directly related to your success. Therefore we can’t afford to accept just anyone.
We know that working from home, as your own boss, is very attractive, that’s why we do have a stringent policy on recruitment. For starters you must have the following qualities, or we won’t even consider you …
- Are highly motivated and “hands on”
- Have good personal discipline
- Are fit and healthy
- Are happy using email and office PC programs
- Are hardworking and honest
- Comfortable talking to customers (you need to be able to communicate well)
And most importantly…
- Have the drive, desire, and ambition to be the best!
5. Can I really earn a good living?
Yes you can. Typical first year turnover is targeted at around £60,000, of which £25,000 is your pre tax profit after all costs. Year 2 and year 3 have much greater profit potential.
We will be happy to have a detailed discussion of the financial projections during a face to face meeting.
But don’t for one minute think that it’s a ‘walk in the park’. You still have to earn your money! You do have to put the effort in, but because our systems are so detailed and straightforward you work smarter – not harder.
6. What support structure do you have in place?
We believe that the support structure of any franchise organisation is one of the most important aspects of running a successful franchise.
You have to know that you’ll never be left alone ‘to get on with it’. Of course our training is so detailed you won’t need constant supervision, but you will need help from time to time.
That’s why we have a structure in place that ensures your success…
Technical Support is provided through Terry Guilford and his team, whilst Business Performance Support is provided through Paul Spiller of All Ireland Franchise Services. Of course you also have the call centre, IT systems and web sites…
We guarantee you’ll never feel alone. You’ll never have to worry about anything. You’ll be comforted in the knowledge that we place huge value on supporting you and all our other franchisees.
7. How do your training and systems compare to other franchise organisations?
We’ve been in this business for over 10 years. We know it inside out. Our training procedures and manuals reflect the systematic approach we take with all our clients. We believe we offer the best training available in our industry.
With a-b-c type, step-by-step instructions, and an attention to detail that will stagger you, we know we can develop you into a true expert in the floor sanding field in just 5 days flat!
We don’t accept everyone as franchisees, but those who qualify already have the basic skills – we just give them the tools of our trade!
8. How much is the upfront Franchise fee?
The Franchise fee is reviewed after every training course. At the moment it’s just £32,000 (€36,000) +VAT. Reviewed after each course.
9. What does the Franchise fee include?
All training, the Franchise Licence, start up equipment package, sign writting and fit out of your van, and an initial launch marketing campaign. Download our mini prospectus for full details
10. Do I have to pay a monthly management fee?
Our Management Service Fee is set at just 8.0% of turnover.
11. Do I have to pay a marketing contribution?
Our national marketing fee is set at 2.0% of turnover.
This fund is used to purchase national marketing that would be beyond the reach of any individual franchisee. Typically advertisements in national “lifestyle” magazines etc feature highly as well as national internet based advertising.
12. How long does it take to get back my upfront Franchise fee?
Unlike many other franchise opportunities we’ve set the fee at a level where we know 90% of our people will have turned over more than double the amount in their first year.
13. What are the typical working hours/week?
40-50 hours for a typical week
14. Where would the customers be located?
Within your exclusive franchise territory. This is the part of the county that you will be granted an exclusive license to operate in. Typically these areas have a population of not less that a quarter of a million people!
15. How do you guarantee the earnings in year 1?
If at the end of your first 12 months trading, your have not turned over at least €20,000, then, provided you have worked full time to develop your business and followed the system, we will:
1. Put your franchise business up for resale - so you can get as much of your original investment back as possible. And…
2. Make up the difference between your actual earnings and the Guaranteed €20,000
So the risk you have is “only” making €20,000 in the first year!
We are so confident that our franchisees will earn a very good living, we are very happy to offer this "No Risk" guarantee.
16. How can you guarantee the earnings from each Franchise after year 1?
We can't guarantee the earnings from each franchise, but since we have over ten years successful trading in the industry we know what we are talking about. All of our projections are based on actual trading figures.
As with all businesses (including franchises) it is down to the efforts of the individual franchisee to make the business work for them. But choosing a franchise like the Ultimate Floor Sanding Franchise, massively improves your chances of success!
I’m Interested.
What’s The Next Step…
If you like what you’ve read and you qualify (see the list above), get the full facts in our Mini Prospectus by clicking here. We know you’ll want to weigh up your options. So all I’m asking you to do is come and meet with us.
We’ll tell you more about the business. You can see if you like us – if we talk your language, if our approach matches yours. And if they do, then maybe, just maybe we can work together. But if not, at least you won’t be thinking – what if?
Now there are 2 quick and easy ways to contact us…
- Phone: 0845 680 2527 Now (1890 252 383 in Southern Ireland)
- Complete the on-line enquiry form by clicking here.
We can then arrange your FREE no obligation meeting. But you must be quick because our Franchise territories are exclusive - so when they’re gone – they’re gone!
