Applique Clothing Alterations are the innovators of specialised "clothing alterations services" in major shopping centres offering an "On the Spot" service.
Applique Clothing Alterations supply a need with a common sense approach offering same day clothing alterations, bridging the gap of the three to four day turnaround needed for retailers' contractors and backyard operators. Applique Clothing Alterations customers are able to enjoy their shopping or meal whilst their alterations are being done to their garments with a minimum of fuss and no appointment is needed.
Applique Clothing Alterations supply a written 21 day guarantee on workmanship.


Applique Clothing Alterations Franchises are suitable for people with no sewing skills but with a strong emphasis on customer service.
Applique Clothing Alterations currently operate in New South Wales and Queensland. Applique Clothing Alterations currently have twelve locations and their Franchisees have excellent trading history and solid profits.
Although Applique Clothing Alterations are in major shopping centres, outlets would also suit owner operators in strip shopping centres. Multi-store ownership available.
Business experience within the industry is not essential as complete training will be provided. Ideally the franchisees will be women, even though a husband and wife team will be considered. The candidate should have experience in selling with good people skills, and the willingness to learn. Franchises are best suited to persons who enjoy selling and being with people. Experience in retail and or sewing would be beneficial. Applique Clothing Alterations Franchises are one of the few franchises that will suit women in business

Financial details.

Capital required:

New turn key operation can vary from $30,000 upwards Royalty can vary 6.5% to 20.5% depending on initial outlay. Advertising Levy 2%.

Existing Company Store Conversion with an up front capital can vary between $25,000 to $45,000. Royalty can vary from 12.5% to 20.5% depending on level and goodwill of the store. Advertising levy 2%.

Franchisors Support.

Site selection, design fit out Co- ordination, Comprehensive Initial training, Operations Manual, Franchises preparation for trading, Opening support, continuing support, sales skills development, computer operations and management reporting, quote preparation, on going field support, regular Franchise information and training meetings, Annual off site conference, focus groups and mystery shoppers, suggested visitation, meetings and events calender.

Trivia.

Applique achieved the status as finalist for "Achievement and Excellence in NSW Small Business" from the New South Wales Small Business awards. in 1993.
In 1995 Applique were nominated and received a special award in the "retailers of the year" awards. Also in 1995, was nominated by the Commonwealth Employment Services and won the Employer of the year for Penrith and surrounding districts.
In 1996 received another " Retailer of the year" award.
In the year 2000, Applique Clothing Alterations was invited to work in the Olympic Village providing the alteration service for officials and athletes from around the world competing in the Olympic and Paralympic games. Applique Clothing Alterations also serviced many world athletes and overseas visitors at their stores in the major shopping centres.
Applique Clothing Alterations also visited the United States Equestrian Team in their place of accommodation and carried out the alterations to their uniforms for the Olympic Games.
In 1996 Applique set up a franchise system, after a number of years being unique and successful in their operation providing this service in major shopping centres.

The founder of Applique (1989) is an Australian born mother of four. Her pre assess dates back to the first fleet settling in Wilberforce, NSW.
Today, Marcia is a grandmother of five, the Director and Franchisor for the Applique group.
Over the twelve year history of Applique, Marcia has encouraged employment of youth, maturity and new comers to Australia from all over the world.

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Contact Details

Marcia Neal, Director
Applique Clothing Alterations Franchising Pty. Ltd.,
Head Office is c/o PO box 276 Penrith 2751
Phone: 02 4732 6266
Fax: 02 47326255
Email - info@applique.com.au
Website - www.applique.com.au

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