Clothing Franchise UK Pauline May Ltd - Franchise Business UK

THE PAULINE MAY FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
 
As a Pauline May franchise business uk owner you will be part of the premier UK company which specialises in not only providing clothing to the elderly, but also operates a much appreciated service to Care Homes, the residents of care homes and their relatives. You will also extend this service to private individuals, the housebound and to any organisation where the elderly congregate!

You will be operating in a 'niche market', which is expanding and to a certain extent is 'recession resistant'.

THE COMPANY
 
The brand name of Pauline May is a name synonymous with quality and reputation resulting from the longevity of the business initially founded by Pauline Sargeant in 1991. Pauline May operates a unique service to Care Homes by supplying the elderly residents of these establishments with a range of clothing that is designed to meet their specialist requirements. The business revolves around a three or four-month call cycle where the Pauline May franchise business uk owner visits each Residential Home by prior appointment. The range is then presented in a “mobile shop” environment where residents can try on specific items and purchase in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

THE MARKET

The UK’s population is ageing. In the last thirty-five years, the population aged over 65 grew by 31 per cent, from 7.4 to 9.7 million The proportion of people aged over 65 is projected to increase from 16 per cent in 2004 to 23 per cent by 2031.

In spite of this year on year increase it seems that clothing manufactures are ignoring the needs of this sector of the population and concentrating on fashions for the young to middle aged and this presents a tremendous opportunity for a Pauline May clothing franchise business uk owner to exploit omission.
 
THE PRODUCTS
 
The Pauline May clothing franchise business uk product range has many unique and attractive features, which can be summed up as follows - each benefiting the franchisee.

• Two ranges per year, winter and summer
• All items apart from hosiery are manufactured in the UK which ensures strict controls over quality and delivery issues
  
• Every garment carries the unique Pauline May replacement or money back guarantee, and this even applies if items are spoilt in the often harsh washing regimes in care homes. (this guarantee is backed up from the Head Office and will not affect Franchise owners profits)
  
• The company operates it`s own unique size range which covers ladies sizes from 8 to 30 in six size breaks and covers gentlemen up to a 54” waist.
  
• All items are `mix and match`, even across ranges year on year to enable outfits to be put together to make up suits and twin sets etc.
  

THE FRANCHISE
 
Each Pauline May Clothing Franchise owner will operate in an exclusive territory which will have been constructed to include sufficient care homes for the elderly to make this core section of the business viable. Within the franchise business uk territory there will be many other potential sales outlets such as sheltered housing, day centres etc that you will add to your customer list as you develop the business.

Although the care home visits are the core of the business you will also develop a healthy mail order and catalogue section as the business matures.

As a franchisee you will make 100% mark up on all sales and this level of margin is consistent across the product range. You will not need any premises and you can use the vehicle you are already running ensuring overheads are kept to a minimum.
 
The franchise business uk package includes:

• £5,000 worth of stock to get you off to a flying start.
• 20 pre booked appointments
  
• A bespoke software suite that manages stock ordering and the control of business customers
  
• All equipment and personalised stationary required to start trading
  
• Full training in our proven sales techniques (1 week residential) and ongoing Head Office support and follow up.
  

All you need is the family car, a phone, dedication and plenty of energy! This clothing franchise business uk is suitable for single operators or couples.

There are NO:

• Management Fees
• Licence Fees
• or Royalty Fees
  

There are territories available across the UK and the all-inclusive price of the franchise business uk is £25,000 plus VAT.