What will I receive as part of the Cart-Away Supply®
franchise system?
You will receive between five and 10 days of specialized training at our
corporate
location and in the field. You will also receive up to two
days of pre-opening help at your own location. You will have access to all
Cart-Away Supply trademarks, equipment, and our exclusive operational and
marketing tools. And, we'll provide you with a copy of our confidential
operations manual to help you run your business effectively.
What makes Cart-Away Supply different
from other trailer-based concrete locations?
You will have exclusive access
to the latest Cart-Away equipment and support services. The
MixKing™ will give you a competitive advantage when it comes to volume
of concrete carried. The
BatchKing™ automated concrete batching
system will allow you to provide a better quality mix than any other
existing competitors.
Once customers see your advantages, the word will spread quickly that Cart-Away Supply is the source for trailer-based concrete.
What type of prior experience do I need to have?
Business management experience is helpful, and a background in the
landscaping or construction fields can also be beneficial. Regardless of
your skills or background, we will provide the tools and training you need
to run your own Cart-Away Supply business. You should be able to demonstrate
that you are good with your finances and that you have the right amount of
capital to invest in the franchise.
How much will the Cart-Away Supply franchise
investment cost me?
The estimated required investment varies based on the inventory you carry
and whether you buy or lease your equipment. You should plan on between
$250,000 and $500,000 to start your Cart-Away Supply business.
Are there ongoing fees paid to the franchisor?
Franchisees will be required to pay a royalty of 5% of gross revenues. These
fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued
development of new products, procedures, training programs, and systems
upgrades.
Are there any advertising fees?
Franchisees will be required to spend at least 2% of revenues on local
marketing. Franchisees must also contribute up to 2% of gross revenues
toward a system marketing fund. Funds are used to develop marketing tools
and strategies to promote the Cart-Away Supply brand and fund the creative
costs to develop local franchise marketing materials.
Is financing available?
We do not offer direct financing to franchisees however we may be able to
provide references to qualified financing or lending agencies to assist you.
What is the term of the franchise agreement?
The initial term of your Cart-Away Supply franchise agreement is five years,
with three subsequent five-year renewal terms.
How do I get started?
If you are interested in learning more about the Cart-Away Supply franchise
opportunity, you can request a franchise program brochure by
email. We want only the best people as partners in this great
opportunity. To accomplish our goal of finding the best people, we have a
process that we follow to get to know you and allow you to get to know the
opportunity and our franchise team. If you follow our
process, it will lead
you through a series of steps (including application, personality profile,
territory demographic review, and a face-to-face meeting) designed to
determine if we will be good for each other for the long term. Your
patience in dealing with our selection process is just one indicator of
potential success with a Cart-Away Supply franchise.
