Franchising details
Business Model and Opportunities
Touchline Marking operates as a home-based franchise, allowing franchisees to benefit from low overhead costs by managing their business primarily from home. This model requires only space to park a vehicle and secure storage for paint and products, providing flexibility and cost efficiency. Franchisees supply, install, and maintain thermoplastic surface line markings in a wide variety of environments including schools, sports grounds, car parks, and factory premises. The services encompass laying markings for playground games, cycle tracks, parking bays, and customized branding solutions, allowing for diverse income streams.
With exclusive territories awarded, franchisees benefit from the company’s strong reputation with local authorities and educational institutions. This ensures ongoing demand and opportunities to build a sustainable and profitable business.
Support and Training
Touchline Marking commits to providing extensive support to its franchisees, starting from the business setup stage. Comprehensive training covers the use of specialist machinery and materials, ensuring franchisees are fully equipped to deliver quality service regardless of prior industry experience. Marketing methods that have proven successful over two decades are shared to help franchisees acquire and retain clients. Ongoing operational support and guidance foster a strong partnership where franchisee success is a priority.
The franchise provides options to purchase or lease the necessary machinery, helping to reduce initial investment costs and catering to different financial preferences.
Investment and Financial Information
The initial investment ranges between £25,000 and £32,000 depending on whether the machinery is purchased outright or leased. The initial franchise agreement lasts for five years, with two automatic renewal options of five years each. Up to 50% of initial setup costs, including working capital, may be available through bank funding, subject to status.
Franchisees can expect to achieve profitability from the first year, supported by a business model designed to generate excellent profit margins with low ongoing costs. The sector faces little competition within the franchise market, adding to the attractiveness of the opportunity.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Yes, comprehensive training is provided covering specialist machinery, materials, and marketing methods to ensure franchisees can operate successfully from day one.
