Chemex was acquired in March 2006 by three former British Franchise Association (bfa) board members with over sixty years franchising experience between them. Since then, our business has experienced double-digit sales growth and moved to a state-of-the-art, 80,000 square foot distribution centre in the Midlands to service its franchisees in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Scandinavia. Our head office and field teams work together to support our franchisees in the field.
Since its formation in 1985 Chemex has been proud to innovate and supply top quality solutions to many industry sectors. Our products are of the highest quality and the calibre of our franchisees needs to reflect this. With this in mind we make certain that only the best candidates make it through our vigorous screening process.
As a past winner of the British Franchise Association’s prestigious Franchisor of the Year award, we understand better than most that going into business for yourself can be a daunting prospect. The openness of our directors means that all of your questions will be met with straightforward, no-nonsense answers aimed at giving you a clear picture of what will be required of you.
Successful Chemex franchisees are dedicated and work hard to build their business. The service they provide is second-to-none and requires a consultancy-type approach when dealing with clients. Chemex has single-operator and management franchisees in nine countries. Resales and virgin territories are still available, as are master licenses in some areas.
Chemex only sells through our franchisees; this means that if they are successful, then we are successful. We concentrate on helping franchisees grow both financially and personally and getting it right first time, every time!
Our Franchise
Our franchise opportunity gives our franchisees the chance to operate their own business, within a structure of help and support. Chemex franchisees work for themselves, but not by themselves! We offer the chance to develop your own business, on your own exclusive territory. We provide a wide range of high quality hygiene, cleaning and maintenance products which you deliver to your customers through a fully fitted mobile showroom. We assist you in doing so, by providing comprehensive training, on going support and technical back-up and the services of a team of dedicated franchise support managers.
Chemex is a chemical supplier which goes to market thorough franchising. This means that the more successful our franchisees are, the more successful we are.
Our Market Place
Most of our product range is aimed at the cleaning, hygiene and maintenance market. This is one of the biggest areas of business in the UK, second only to the food sector. It is estimated that our market place is worth well over £2bn. In fact a Chemex franchisee will have the opportunity to sell within various sectors such as automotive, industrial, manufacturing, leisure, catering and healthcare, ensuring that the business can withstand any industry recessions.
Recruitment
The quality in Chemex starts from day one, when we receive your enquiry for a franchise information pack. We fully realise that the decision you are looking to make is a big one, as is the intended step into the world of business. We will therefore do all we can to help you in your search for the right course of action, giving you lots of information, to help you make the correct decision.
Training
Our training of new franchisees starts with a residential 10 day induction course in our training suite at our offices in Smethwick in the West Midlands. We normally have only 2 or 3 new franchisees on our training courses, as we want to ensure you get the best possible personal attention from our team of franchise support managers.
When you leave the induction course, the period of on-the-job training starts. Chemex provides initial training, one-to-one, in the field. Your Franchise Support Manager will teach you product knowledge, including what to use and where to use it, account opening techniques, prospecting tips, planning strategy to help you get the best out of your day, how to plan your area, invoicing, cash collection …… in fact, all aspects of running your franchise.
Support
The high quality support offered by Chemex continues throughout your business career as a franchisee. Whether it is advice on how to develop your business into a multi-van operation or advice on what product to use on a particular application that is needed, the support will always be there from Chemex.
Business Administration
Our franchise package provides everything you need to start out in your business life. We include all your personalised stationery, a complete pack of accessories (even a box of paper-clips!), comprehensive operations manual and a documented training schedule. Our mobile showrooms have a 240 volt power supply, to power the laptop computer and printer on board. The computer is pre-loaded with an accounts package and is also preloaded with the product range; a dedicated telephone help line is included for the time when you need assistance to solve a problem with operating the system.
Insurance
A comprehensive package has been arranged with a leading UK insurance broker, to provide full cover for the van showroom and it’s contents, personal liability together with product liability. Basically, all of the insurance requirements to run your business.
Marketing
All the marketing tools are utilised to increase your business, from the website through to printed literature and commercial exhibitions.
On the customer area of the website you will find a description of all the products we offer, together with a postcode search facility where customers can locate their local supplier contact details including phone number and email address. Alternatively, customers can complete the on-line form which goes direct to their local supplier.
Chemex have produced supporting literature to help franchisees sell the products. We also have a comprehensive colour catalogue which fully illustrates the Chemex range.
We promote the Chemex brand name and your business by attending national and regional trade shows and exhibitions; additionally, our National Sales Manager is working in the background, helping develop national and regional business for you. Remember, all business obtained is directed to the local franchisee on whose area the account is located.
What does it cost?
In actual fact the cost of the franchise package is remarkably low at £23,500 plus VAT. We are not interested in making fast profits on franchise fees, rather we are committed to finding the right people for our organisation because we understand that investment in successful franchisees is key to the long term success of Chemex.
You will need to be able to finance about £10,000 yourself with the balance available through finance from the high street banks. We can assist with arranging this if required. Additional working capital of up to £10,000 is recommended.
The Next Step
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Chemex was acquired in March 2006 by three former British Franchise Association (bfa) board members with over sixty years franchising experience between them. Since then, our business has experienced double-digit sales growth and moved to a state-of-the-art, 80,000 square foot distribution centre in the Midlands to service its franchisees in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Scandinavia. Our head office and field teams work together to support our franchisees in the field. 
Our Market Place 
All the marketing tools are utilised to increase your business, from the website through to printed literature and commercial exhibitions.