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Colourplus Franchise Business For Sale
Opotiki, New Zealand
All you need to decorate Colourplus Opotiki is part of the Colourplus Group, a nationwide group of décor specialist stores. Colourplus stores stock a wide range of paint, wallpaper and decorating accessories and all are individually owned and operated. Colourplus Opotiki is situated in Opotiki, the main commercial centre for the eastern Bay of Plenty and much of the East Cape. The region is famous for farming, fruit growing and forestry, and now accommodation and other service industries are expanding, particularly for tourist-related businesses. - Colourplus Opotiki is a member of the Jacobsen Colourplus Group and enjoys benefits of Group discounts, rebates, marketing, merchandising, promotions, mailers and conferences.
- The business has good market share in the paint, wallpaper and window treatment categories and is very profitable
- The Bay of Plenty provides very desirable lifestyle options
Colourplus Opotiki is well positioned to benefit from the current boom in house and tourism construction. This decorating business has been trading in Opotiki for approximately 30 years and has skilled staff who can offer expert advice on all decorating projects, no matter how big or small. This business has come on to the market because the owners wish to retire. 
Colourplus Opotiki offers an exciting opportunity for a person with design or decorating skills (although not essential) to purchase a profitable business. It is being offered as a going concern by committed vendors. If you have sound business acumen and want to enjoy the benefits of being part of the fastest growing décor franchise in New Zealand, then consider what Colourplus Opotiki has to offer. Painting and decorating supplies Colourplus Opotiki offers a comprehensive range of interior and exterior decorating supplies: - Quality paints, including Jacobsen Colourplus brand as well as Wattyl and Taubmans brand of paints
- Decorating tools and accessories including paint brushes, roller kits, and more
- Wallpapers in a wide range of patterns and colours
- Window treatments including drapes, nets and tracks
- Haberdashery and art and craft supplies
Colourplus Opotiki has operated a Wattyl Independent Trade Centre since December 2004. This allows the store to supply Wattyl products to tradesmen that already have an account with Wattyl. Colourplus Opotiki receives a commission on products supplied from the ITC and Wattyl carries the tradesman's debt. The business is also an Agency for a Drycleaning business. The store has a strong loyal customer base made up of residents from Opotiki and from many rural communities from Waimana to Cape Runaway on the East Coast, as well as business from the local decorating industry. The store has considerable market share in paint, wallpaper and window dressings and has the potential to grow these markets. The store has a unique colour planner, that is referred to as the "wall of colour". The colourplanner is exclusive to Colourplus and features 720 colours, in large size sample chips. The "wall of colour" is a truely impressive sight to see and is a major draw card for bringing customers into the store. The store also underwent an interior upgrade 3 years ago, which included wall linings, new paint, lighting and counters. Jacobsen Colourplus produce a large range of Colourplus exclusive products, including wallpaper, paint and decorating accessories. In 2005 our unique roller, the ergonimically designed "Rollerplus" was voted Best New Product by the Master Painters Association. All of the colourplus products are branded in the Colourplus livery and these products are all of a high quality. Colourplus stores have the exclusive use of Colour Max tinting process, this unique process enables a high quality of colour with a guaranteed two coat cover even over white. Jacobsen Colourplus has a full time chemist who is constantly working to achieve the best quality product for our customers. Jacobsen Colourplus Ltd Colourplus Opotiki is a member of the Jacobsen Colourplus Group of decor retailers. Jacobsen Colourplus Ltd consists of two divisions. The first is the retail franchise division, which provides marketing, group buying specials and an exclusive range of private label products as well as advice on all aspects of retailing. Our other division is a paint manufacturing plant, which prduces the Colourplus Palette paing range. They also manufacture the highly successful Aquasun, Colourcare and Ultra Care ranges. Colourplus has 42 individually owned stores operating around New Zealand. Colourplus group runs 5 general mailer promotions a year supported by TV, Press and Point of Sale advertising and 2 curtaining and window treatment mailers. As both a paint and window treatment retailer, Colourplus Opotiki benefits greatly from these and other marketing initiatives run by Jacobsen Colourplus Ltd. The mailers are also available for download off the Colourplus Website. The Colourplus website, http://www.colourplus.co.nz, provides web surfers with a wealth of decorating information via a hints & advice section and a product showcase. For more technical advice, the site features a contact page for each store complete with opening hours, tender types accepted and photos of the owners. The website also contains a sign-up form for the Colourplus loyalty program - the Colourplus Colourcard. Colourcard members are kept up to date with the latest in decorating trends via regular mailouts and instructional evenings. They also receive an additional discount on products not already on special. The Colourplus range of private label products includes the Colourplus Palette range, a range of Colourplus brushes, roller sleeves, tray sets and overalls and the Colourplus Palette Wallpaper range. Jacobsen Colourplus operates a central billing system to simplify the ordering and invoicing process for Colourplus stores. Central billing allows Colourplus Group members to achieve additional discounts from suppliers. Colourplus maintains a core of 15 preferred suppliers and these partnerships provide numerous benefits to franchisees. Colourplus Group also runs an annual conference for all Colourplus members. These conferences allow members to meet with suppliers and each other to share ideas and industry information. They are also an excellent chance to socialize and relax and celebrate the year's results. Conference locations are on a three year cycle, rotating between the North Island, South Island and overseas. Our last conference was held at the Westin Denarau Resort in Fiji.
Leasehold Premises
Colourplus Opotiki is located in the centre of the main street of Opotiki and has a back entrance for trade supplies. The store's main street location ensures maximum foot and road traffic. 
The premises (242 square metres) is divided in to retail space (220 square metres), storage, office and trade entrance. There is a staff toilet available. The shop interior has recently been upgraded, including wall linings, new paint, new lighting and new counters to comply with the Franchisor's standards. The lease is for 3 x 3 years and is current from 1 August 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013 with a final expiry date of 31 July 2016. The annual rental is $12,000 (approximately). Lessee fittings and chattels being sold A complete list of all lessee fittings and chattels being sold is available to interested buyers. Main items include: - Counter, tinting counters, light fixtures, floor coverings, pelmets, shelving
- Wallpaper table, wallpaper chairs, wallpaper books, wallpaper bins
- Curtain cutting table, Stereo sound system, fans, office heater
- Paint Shakers (x 2), wallpaper stripper, vacuum cleaner, cash register
- Office furniture, phone, fax, microwave oven
- "Wall of Colour"
- Security System
Day to day management at Colourplus Opotiki Business Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Saturday - 9.00 am to midday. Staff:
Colourplus Opotiki is operated by both owners - one full time and the other part time. No other staff are required. Staff training is available free through Wattyl NZ Ltd. Stock:
Stock comprises goods on retail display and will total about $90,000. Stock is included with the business sale. Advertising and Promotion:
Colourplus Opotiki advertises in Telecom Yellow pages, in local newspapers, and through word of mouth recommendations. National advertising through television and mailers are provided by Colourplus Group. Call Sandy on +64 7 315 6259 (day) or +64 7 315 5611 (evenings)
or 0275 007 963 anytime Opotiki and Eastern Bay of Plenty
The town of Opotiki is situated on a harbour inlet formed by the junction of two rivers. Bounded by these rivers on three sides, the Opotiki township comprises 309 hectares and the Opotiki District which extends from Ohiwa to Cape Runaway has a population of 9600. Opotiki’s climate is equal to the best in New Zealand. The town is sheltered from the cold southerlies that are experienced in many other places. For sheer natural beauty, magnificent coastal scenery and beaches, an equable climate, many places of historical and cultural significance, a gentle pace of life, and friendly Multi-cultural people, the Opotiki District is unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. Opotiki itself has much to offer. Nearby are beaches shaded by pohutukawa trees and offering safe swimming, fishing and picnicking. Hukutaia Domain, the home of the 2000 year old "burial tree", is one of New Zealand's finest reserves of native plants and trees. To find out more about Opotiki, click on: http://www.opotikinz.com
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http://www.nzgolfcourses.co.nz/opotiki
http://www.opotiki.com/building/
http://www.ecotours.co.nz/Brian/wildlife/bayofplenty/opotiki.htm
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