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StarBrite Chemicals supply businesses with high quality cleaning chemicals and consumables to the Automotive, Industrial & Catering Industry. StarBrite is a home-based mobile franchise business opportunity.

About Us

StarBrite franchise… leading supplier of cleaning chemicals and consumables to the Automotive and Catering Industry.

StarBrite Chemicals is a national market leader in the supply of top quality cleaning chemicals and equipment.

StarBrite started trading in 1988 with a range of quality cleaning chemicals and sundry lines developed to target the automotive sector.

Our turnover rapidly increased due to the quality products and service on offer, which became more diverse to satisfy customer needs and to maximise sales within each account.

Our Market

Our products are necessities, not luxuries. Every business needs cleaning products regularly and these will all have to be re-ordered. The vast market and huge potential to deliver repeat sales is the most exciting feature of the StarBrite franchise business opportunity.

Whether you supply to the small one-man business, or multi-national corporations, all have to maintain efficiency and hygiene.

For example the automotive sector alone spends in excess of £50,000,000 every year on cleaning products and sundries, and every car, truck, bus, coach, caravan, and trailer needs cleaning and therefore represents a potential customer.

Although the automotive industry is still by far StarBrite's largest sales market, we have expanded our range of specialist chemicals into many other industry sectors.

• Agricultural engineers
• Car dealers & distributors
• Car & commercial valeting
• Car & Van Hire
• Hauliers
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Pubs & Cafes
• School Kitchens

Training and Support

Based on our many years of experience we have developed a concise and effective training program designed for easy and speedy success, as at StarBrite we believe that your training is one of the most important elements. You will receive 6 days' product knowledge and sales training including;

• Practical product training
• Marketplace and defining target markets
• Time and territory management
• Sales techniques
• Taking your established business forward

You will also receive two days administration, book-keeping and business planning including:

• Introduction to business
• Software system
• Book-keeping, credit control stock control and simple accounting
• Budgeted profit and loss projections
• Sales targets and budgets

To supplement the training at head office you will also receive 11 days of field training support during which time you will be accompanied by our Franchise Manager, who will work with you to actively canvas for new customers in your sales area. Prior to your start date our Franchise Manager will spend 5 days calling on potential clients in your area to develop leads ready for when you start your business. The key objective of this is to generate immediate sales and to give you the confidence to negotiate your own accounts.

All other aspects of running a StarBrite franchise will be covered during this period.

Ongoing training, support & development

After the second week of training, the ongoing support will include:

• Regular visits by the Franchise Manager to assist with sales development in various industry sectors
• Regular sales campaigns and product promotions
• New product development
• Customer leads received by head office passed directly to franchisees
• Regular business reviews to ensure your business is progressing in a profitable and efficient manner.
• Ongoing telephone support always at hand

We will always give you the maximum ongoing support you need, as it is in both of our interests to ensure your business grows at all times.

Financial Information

How much does a StarBrite Chemicals franchise cost?

To buy a StarBrite franchise costs £19,500 and you will need approximately £15,000 to £20,000 of working capital in the first year.

The set-up cost of a StarBrite franchise is £19,500. Your franchise start-up package will include:

• Deposit on mobile show room (Based on a used vehicle)
• Fully stocked mobile showroom
• Registration for business & VAT
• First year vehicle insurance
• First year vehicle stock in transit insurance
• First year public & product liability insurance
• Initial stock of invoices & other stationery
• Initial stock of promotional items & clothing
• Help to arrange initial finance if required
• 8 days of training at head office
• Hotel accommodation whilst carrying out training
• 16 days of field sales support in Franchisee's area
• Business software system
• Business operation manual

Territories/Locations

StarBrite has franchising opportunities available throughout the UK.