 | Multi-Unit Franchise Model For years, major oil companies have been downsizing and even eliminating their service infrastructure for delivery of diesel products in Canada, thus forcing clients to pick up, store and deliver their own fuel. This change in strategy by "the majors" has created an enormous opportunity for 4Refuel franchisees to provide a cost saving/productivity enhancing service for those who do not want to, or cannot afford to, service themselves.
We award our franchises are awarded to successful, hands-on team players who possess the experience, skills and the desire to operate, manage and supervise their own business for long-term growth. We are looking for successful people who understand business and want to build their own successful, Fuel Management company with 4Refuel. Multi-unit franchisees are independent operators who will manage their franchised territory with as many tanker trucks and employees
Markets identified for growth in Canada include British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. The majority of territories come with an existing client base. (i.e., not a start up.)
What makes a successful Multi-Unit Franchise - Hands on Supervisor, Manager or Business background
- Hard working and a self-starter
- Excellent management skills
- Proven track record of running a successful business or department
- Financially and commercially astute
- Ambition and desire to achieve commercial & financial success
- Ability and desire to work within a system
- Good communication and people skills
- Enjoy developing business relationships
- Willing to grow the Business and be part of the community
- Experience in hiring and managing staff
Click here to start the application process. Multi-Unit Franchise Sales StrategyIn most franchise systems, the franchisee buys and operates his franchise and sends royalties and marketing levies upstream to the Master Licensor. In the 4Refuel Franchise System, there is in effect, a REVENUE SHARING model, where all stakeholders provide services and are rewarded relative to their role. 4Refuel and its Territory Managers provide a substantial number of services and support to the Franchisee.
| 4Refuel Corporate | 4Refuel Territory Manager | Franchisees | | Licensing | Sales & Territory Management | On-Site Refuelling | | Intellectual Property | Lead Generation | Lower Volume Sales | | Business Systems and Processes | Margin Management | Client Relations | | Fuel Supply/Procurement | Monthly Client Care Calls | Lead Generation | | Training of Franchisee and Key Operational Staff | | Hiring and Training of Operators | | Training Curriculum and System Improvements | | Operations /Compliance (standards enforcement) | | Truck Lease Programs | | | | U-CON Telematics | | | | IT Systems Development - including Corp Website | | | | Marketing Truck, Equipment and IT Infrastructure Specs | | | | KPI's, Reporting Tools and Best Practices to Measure Your Progress | | | | Operations /Compliance (standards enforcement) | | | *Each stakeholder in the system provides certain services and margin from clients is shared on a relative basis.
This means that 4Refuel Franchisees: - DO NOT require capital to fund inventory or receivables
- DO NOT have invoicing or collection responsibilities
- DO NOT have any "approved" client bad debt
- DO NOT pay any ongoing royalties
- MUST BE committed to 100% client service
- MUST BE a team player
- MUST BE a self starter and have a strong desire to succeed
The 4Refuel Package Includes: - Customized tanker truck with electronic meter
- Detailed market and territory research
- SAP backend and on-board Touch PC technology
- Sales force automation systems - ACT for Notes!
- Fuel Management Online technology
- Managed supply of fuel & lubricants
- Online and hands-on training and apprenticeship programs
- Sales, marketing & promotional materials include: yellow pages, internet presence, toll free number 888-4REFUEL, brochures, hospitality cart & trade show booth
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