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MARSHALLS GARDENS & DRIVEWAYS

The Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchise provides a unique opportunity to own, operate and grow a secure and prosperous award winning gardens and driveways design and installation business, and with the added security and resources of a reputable, respected plc.

The Marshalls Gardens & Driveways proposition provides a solution to the previously unfulfilled demand for a trusted and reliable national brand operating in the domestic landscaping sector. The business services the landscape and garden design needs of the UK population, catering for the majority that aspire to own an attractive outdoor room - but who have no desire / interest let alone inclination to do the work themselves! Our franchise capitalises on the recent boom in consumer interest in “outdoor living”, and the UK public’s desire to apply the designer treatment to their outdoor (as well as indoor) living space.

Market and industry information

There are an estimated 14 million properties in the UK with gardens. We have allocated franchise territories which incorporate at least 35,000 of these in each area. Furthermore, because a Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchise business provides garden and also driveway construction capabilities, franchise owners benefit from a significant number of additional potential business opportunities within their allocated franchise territory.

Responding to consumer demand
Recent independent research commissioned by Marshalls’ underpins the tremendous potential for developing a prosperous business which provides consumers with a reliable and trusted gardens and driveways improvement service. The research highlighted the difficulties and concerns which consumers have traditionally faced when trying to source a supplier with garden / driveway design capabilities as well as expert installation resources, and flagged up the importance of providing a local company / tradesperson but with the requisite “big company back up” that only a national brand can offer.

Will the business suit me?
As a Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchisee you will work to an established and verified formula for business success, within an exciting growth industry, and you will still enjoy the freedom and unmatched satisfaction associated with running your own company. Previous landscaping experience is not required but you will need to demonstrate entrepreneurial flair, ambition, vision and drive and the ability to adhere to a proven system. Great communication skills are also essential and Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchise prospects also typically boast established sales and project / people management skills.

What does the franchise offer?
You will benefit from the company’s strong heritage in the landscaping sector combined with the unrivalled marketing / business support and premier training you will receive as part of the Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchise agreement. All Marshalls Gardens & Driveways projects generated by franchisees will include the Marshalls award winning national garden design service (accolades include Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver medals at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show) as an intrinsic element of the core offering to consumers. With the backing of Marshalls - a £360 million plc - Marshalls Gardens & Driveways franchise owners also benefit from the parent company’s substantial investment in marketing which includes the annual dispatch of over 1 million brochures, a highly sophisticated website, sustained annual consumer media campaign and a visible presence within the growing number of Marshalls’ Display Centres around the country. In addition Marshalls plc is now the official sponsor of the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Training for success
Our eight week training programme covers all aspects of running a successful landscape and driveways business to equip you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to kick start a successful business. As well as the practical industry training, part of the induction to the Marshalls Gardens & Driveways network includes specific business mentoring, covering marketing, financial systems and procedures and guidance on general management matters.

Total investment required
In total we are seeking franchise owners with access to a minimum of £50,000 of capital, of which up to 70% can be funded through borrowings. This will cover the initial fees as well as set up costs and working capital for the first few months.

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