Business North July / August 2021

100 | BUILDING Just Cabins Constant focus on continuous refinement Just Cabins c ome in three sizes, 3.6m x 2.4m, 4.2m x 2.4m and 4.8m x 2.4m and are used in both commercial and domestic situations, Sue Russell B urgeoning franchise business Just Cabins has proven itself year after year, taking out line-honours in the Westpac NZ Lifestyle Services Franchise System of the Year since 2012. The company’s NZ Franchise Manager, Mark Pellow, says the level of support a franchisee receives is second-to-none. “If someone is interested in purchasing a franchise in a particular area they live in, then Just Cabins is the ideal option,” Mark says. When a person purchases a franchise they receive exclusive territorial rights to operate in, and full comprehensive training and ongo- ing support, including marketing, procedures and equipment manuals. “The franchises are turn key operations and all new franchisees are provided with uniforms, promotional material and operating equipment so they are ready to go from day one.” Mark thinks one of the reasons why the business has flourished, since founding in 2005, is the flexibility owning a franchise of- fers; franchisees can be as active or passive in operating their franchise as they choose. “Often it’s a second income for the owner, allowing them to continue their main job. Demand for cabins has exploded in the last few years for a number of reasons, so having a franchise provides a solid constant income stream and a great return on their invest- ment.” Cabins are usually leased on a long-term ba- sis by customers, giving stability and certainty to the franchisee. With a very volatile residential sector, expe- riencing month on month increases in average home values across the country, for many people, the option to stay where they are and expand their footprint by hiring a cabin, makes a lot of sense. Cabins come in three sizes, 3.6m x 2.4m, 4.2m x 2.4m and 4.8m x 2.4m and are used in both commercial and domestic situations, from additional office space to an extra bed- room. “The franchises are turn key operations and all new franchisees are provided with uniforms, promotional material and operating equipment so they are ready to go from day one.” Mark says, sometimes it’s as simple as some-one looking for a change in direction in their life, which leads them to consider becoming a franchisee. “Often it’s their first foray into business and once they officially sign up to become a franchisee, they receive an intensive three-day development programme.” The programme provides time with the Franchise Development Centre team, includ- ing the National Marketing Manager and the Business Development Manager as well as a factory tour and information from a health and safety perspective followed by a day of practical instruction where new franchisees learn to set up a cabin. Once new Franchisees are operating their franchise they have weekly meetings with the Just Cabin’s Franchise Development Centre Team. The purpose of the Franchise Develop- ment Centre team is to ensure all franchisees are as successful as they can be. Mark says there’s also a strong collegial net- work of support from one franchisee to another. “Having clear territories to operate in, means that it is not competitive between franchisees at all and those who have held a franchise for some years are happy to offer their advice and ideas to new ones coming in.” The cabins are assembled at two factories, located in Tauriko (Tauranga) and Rolleston, near Christchurch. A focus for the company now is to look more and more at research and development to guide future design and materials used and how the business operates. “Looking on all aspects of the business from an environmental perspective is our future direction.” Mark puts the company’s success down to several key factors. “I think it is our focus on continuous im- provement, whether it is product, franchise system or the franchisee themselves.” Join the Just Cabins team and enjoy the ÅL_PIPSP[` VM H I\ZPULZZ [OH[ LHYUZ TVUL` ^OPSL `V\ ZSLLW With franchises for sale across NZ, you can enjoy a JVU[PU\V\Z PUJVTL Z[YLHT HUK H ÅL_PISL SPMLZ[`SL [VV It’s a Lifestyle Choice... (Z H MYHUJOPZLL `V\ ^PSS! Receive ongoing support ,UQV` YLN\SHY JHZO ÅV^ )L `V\Y V^U IVZZ ,UQV` H ÅL_PISL SPMLZ[`SL 100% NZ OWNED & OPERATED )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW 5RVV &KXUFKRXVH _ VDOHV#MXVWFDELQV FR Q] _