Period Interiors
Tradition in the Making
About Us
Oakleaf is an established family business,
formed in 1969 to manufacture its unique range of niche products,
including decorative 'oak' beams', 'oak' RSJ covers, (rot proof)
mock-tudor exterior cladding, period panelled rooms, pub and hotel
traditional interiors etc.
Experience demonstrated the importance of continually promoting
the Oakleaf brand locally, in particular, generating the awareness
so crucial to sales. Oakleaf recognised franchising was the way to
do this, its own hands-on family business style matching that of
its franchisees, launching the franchise at the Franchise
Exhibition at the NEC in 2001.
Whilst training is provided, along with many of the marketing and
sales promotion ‘tools’ and ideas, franchisees need to
have the energy, enthusiasm and ability to ‘work’ their
region effectively.
The Franchise
Opportunity
Complementing the company's established manufacturing capability, the Oakleaf Franchise owners fulfil the role of marketing and sales representatives in their areas, providing enquiries with a local service, including sampling, design, supply and organisation of installation.
This opportunity should be of particular interest
to husband and wife partnerships, who wish to work together to set
up their own 'family business', the key roles being
allocated/shared according to their individual skills.
In our company-owned franchise, the wife handles the
admin/management, marketing and sales roles, the husband the
installation, with site visits and local show attendance being
shared, and enjoyed, by both!
| The Franchise Package The franchise
offers attractive benefits to a prospective franchisee, in addition
to those normally associated with franchising, including:
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Testimonials “I am delighted with the progress I
have made so far, and I look forward with confidence to the
challenges of handling a considerably larger territory, with the
continued excellent support from Oakleaf”. “The fact that Oakleaf products are
unique and of the highest quality is acknowledged, but without the
effort we have invested in local awareness, customers would simply
not know that such beautiful products were available. Once
introduced they regularly return for more.”
The variety and quality of Oakleaf products is unsurpassed. The range comprises an enormous variety of decorative mouldings, the most popular being reproduction oak beams and wall panelling, each piece a convincing replica of an ancient oak original, all made and finished by hand in the Yorkshire factory. In order that they might appreciate the quality and authenticity of Oakleaf products first-hand, the key objective is to allow customers throughout the UK to inspect samples and discuss designs in the comfort of their own homes, through the service offered by the local franchisee.
“We are looking for individuals who share our belief in the products we manufacture, can match our enthusiasm and effort, and who are prepared to back their judgement with the resources and personal commitment required. If you are looking for a distinctive franchise, handling our specialist products within your own exclusive territory, if you are self-motivated and have the necessary funds to invest (around £40k), we believe our franchise would provide you with the opportunity to build a successful, profitable and enjoyable business, in close partnership with ourselves.” Jonathan Banister, Managing Director. |
Available areas
All UK
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