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INTRODUCTION |
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Yard At A Time
is a Canadian, Vancouver Island based
company.
We are B.C.'s only franchised
Landscape Supplies Delivery Service. We deliver to
your yard by the yard landscape and garden supplies.
Our trucks are small custom made dump trucks with a
1-6 cubic yard capacity. Our trucks are less than
half the size of a full size dump truck and are
ideal for smaller jobs and tight spaces. We have
been providing our residential and commercial
customers with quality, affordable landscape
supplies in the Vancouver Island B.C. area since
1998. .
Customer Service Representatives are
knowledgeable in assessing product requirements for
every customer’s needs.
Accurate quotes, landscape materials
and supplies delivered on time are the mainstay of
our services.
Whether our customer is a first-time
home owner looking to complete their front and
backyard landscaping, or a developer looking to
source large-scale Landscape Supplies – Yard
At A Time is the company of choice because
of our quick response and timely delivery of
materials to site.
For
colder weather climates our trucks can be out-fitted
with snow plows and slide in sander/salter units.
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CONCEPT |
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With its unique combination of
products, customer care, service and equipment,
Yard At A Time offers a franchise
opportunity that fulfills customer needs in most
geographical locations.
The franchising arm of Yard At
A Time is recruiting individuals who are
committed to providing exceptional customer service
and are interested in
starting their own successful business.
People having a passion for customer
satisfaction in addition to business/managerial
skills and savvy, are invited to investigate the
enviable advantage of being a Yard At A Time
franchisee.
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WHY FRANCHISE? |
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We know that as a prospective
franchisee your major concern is security for your
investment and here are some facts:
90% of all small businesses fail in
their first year. And those that do survive rarely
create the exit strategy that franchising creates
for a business. In fact, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce
says that 93% of franchises survive.
Franchising greatly reduces the
learning curve, provides initial and on-going
training and support, and fellowship with other
like-minded franchise owners which ultimately
improves net worth.
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WHY YARD AT A
TIME FRANCHISE? |
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- Start Up and
On-going Assistance
- State-of-the-Art
Business Systems
- Distinctive
Trade Mark Signage and Marketing Material
- Well-Developed
Training Programs and Operations Manuals
- Brand Awareness
& Proven Marketing Programs
- Exclusive
Territories
- Our Network of
Services Available For Your Support (you are not
alone)
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THE WIN-WIN
OPPORTUNITY |
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Yard At A Time's
future growth initiative is to
accelerate development in attractive new markets.
We believe that a franchising opportunity will
secure the company's position as the market leader
in small-haul landscape supplies deliveries to
residential and commercial customers.
Yard At A Time
will support and train Franchisees on
all aspects of running a Yard At A Time
business. Yard At A Time has a
vested interest in seeing their Franchisees
succeed. YAAT’s team will pass along
to you the knowledge and expertise that has built
their proven business plan.
A Yard At A Time
franchise can be a vehicle for gaining personal
wealth and independence. Most franchises revolve
around the increased profitability when the business
succeeds and provides profits to an owner in a
shorter time frame than an independent business.
With the support of our experienced team, a
Yard At A Time franchise allows you to
realize your personal and financial goals.
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INITIAL
INVESTMENT |
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The
initial investment in a Yard At A Time
franchise opportunity varies between $69,000 and
$89,000, depending on a number of factors, with
respect to the opportunity you decide to choose.
These figures include all initial fees, equipment
and
initial marketing as outlined below.
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Franchise Fee
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2008 or pre-owned cab and chassis
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Custom conversion to dump truck with custom made
new aluminum box
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Protected Territory
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Website
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A supply of: Uniforms, Invoices, Business Cards,
and Advertising Flyers
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Complete training and setup assistance
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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How much time will I have to commit
to Yard At A Time?
A Yard At A Time
franchise owner may
run the business with a partner, by themselves,
with a driver, or full time manager.
Can I get an exclusive territory?
Yes, based on market
demographics, area population, local name
recognition, and many other variables we shall
stipulate a set territory for each franchise
location.
Can I open more than one store?
Yes, exceptional performers will
be encouraged to grow with Yard At A Time
by sharing their
expertise and expanding their
growth plans.
Will I have to relocate?
You will not have to relocate if
you live in or near an available
company-selected market. You may find that
there are relocation options available if you do
wish to move.
How long will it take to open my
Yard At A Time outlet?
Opening will be based on the
availability of a suitable location. Once a
site is found, opening can take place in as few
as 90 days or an many as 180 days, depending on
the site selected and the amount of work that
must be done to prepare it for opening.
What is the term of a Yard At A
Time franchise, and is it renewable?
The term for a Yard At A
Time franchise is seven years and is
renewable for two additional terms of five years
each.
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FACTS ABOUT
FRANCHISING |
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Franchising is the leading method of
doing business, and will continue to grow as it
adapts to new industries and methods of doing
business. According to the Canadian Franchise
Association, Canada now boasts 76,000 franchise
establishments, with annual revenues of about $100
billion, while CBC's "Venture" program
reports that approximately 45% of all money spent in
Canada is through franchising. The future looks
bright for the franchising industry. According to
industry expert David Gray, "With nearly half of all
new retail businesses in Canada being franchised
businesses, Canada has established itself as a
leader in the franchising industry."
Investment security is always a
concern when considering a business venture. Did
you know that U.S. Dept. of Commerce reports that
90% of small businesses fail in their first year
while franchising has an impressive 93% success rate
in first-year of operations?
According to the
Dept. of Commerce:
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Franchising accounts for one
trillion dollars per year |
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Increasing at 8% per year |
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Represents approximately 16%
of U.S. GNP |
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Employs 9 million people |
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Accounts for over 40% of all
retail
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In addition, franchising provides a
shorter learning curve, provides initial and
on-going training, and ultimately improving net
worth.
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TOP REASONS TO
INVEST IN YARD AT A TIME |
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Small-haul trucks that
are easy to maneuver in small spaces
(like front and back yards) |
Strong Support to Grow
Your Business |
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11 years of success &
leadership in Landscape Supplies and
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Website designed to
promote marketing exposure |
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Proven “Direct to
Customer Business” Model |
The Best Industry
Training and Support |
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Virtually No National
Competition |
Complete Turn-Key
Operation |
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REQUEST FOR
CONSIDERATION FORM |
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The purpose of this
Request for Consideration is for general information
in evaluating your qualifications to be awarded a
Yard At A Time franchise. This is not an
application. Should you qualify, and a mutual
interest develops, we may request additional
information.
Click here to open the Request Form (PDF)
Please print and fax
completed form along with resume to 866-577-8708
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OR CONTACT US |
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YARD AT A TIME
1725 Valley View Drive
Courtenay, B.C., V9N 9A7
Ph: 1 800 567-9389
Fax: 866-577-8708
Email:
yaat@telus.net
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