ABC Franchises

How would you like to own and run your own music shop?

We offer a unique opportunity for those with an interest in music to enter an exciting and rewarding business.

Selling and renting musical instruments is big business and no previous experience is necessary. Our 30 years experience and on-going assistance will enable you to enjoy a new way of life.

Is this business opportunity music to your ears?

The musical instrument retail industry is about to go through a radical change, with the assistance of abcmusic. We will be introducing a national dealer network with new standards of customer care that others will find impossible to match. If you feel that you can help the management team develop this business in various areas around the country, then read on.

There is always a degree of risk involved in any business venture and success will invariably rely on you just as much as any business scheme. However, if you have a proven concept that has an enviable track record in financial terms, as well as systems and controls in place, the risk can be greatly reduced.

This is a marvellous opportunity for you to take advantage of the years of experience and expertise acquired by abcmusic to ensure that you hit the right note when you run your own music store.

There will be a regular stream of customers beating a path to your door every day, each one interested in music!

With the right care, they will return again and recommend you to their friends. We will show you how to maximise customer loyalty by providing the goods and services they require as well as giving ethical, simple advice that will reap dividends in the future -making this exciting business your forte.

Practice makes perfect
abcmusic possesses a wealth of experience that is ready to be passed on to any individual who has an interest in music.

As a long established musical instrument retailer, we have developed one of the most profitable businesses in our field and have established excellent relations with our suppliers worldwide.

Our expertise in retailing is tried, tested and proven, as are the systems we adopt within our existing stores. However, we are constantly striving to improve our service and are always looking to test new concepts, improve our product ranges and increase the effectiveness of our customer care programmes.

Timing is everything
The retail musical instrument sector in the UK is a small, specialist industry run mainly by ex-musicians. Whilst they have traditionally serviced their customers well, a new kind of professional retailer is required to expand the market to its full potential. Few other subjects have as much exposure as music and yet it is our belief that this is the world's first retail franchise opportunity in this field.

The number of companies and organisations that use franchising techniques to develop their business is growing every day. Companies such as Body Shop, MacDonalds, Mothercare and even Marks & Spencer all use franchising as part of their distribution strategy around the world.

In the US, approximately 40% of retailing businesses are franchises.
abcmusic has embarked on a similar journey, where the owners of individual retail stores are able to profit from being part of a large group whilst enjoying all the benefits of being their own boss.

Fine tuned for your future success

Establishing your own business can be fraught with problems and, whilst abcmusic can, and does, much to alleviate them, it is still no guarantee to success. You must possess the drive, commitment and, most importantly, the desire to succeed.
You need not have had previous experience within our industry, or in retailing. You must, however, have an open- minded attitude and a flexible approach that will enable you to absorb the new skills learnt during our rigorous initial four week training programme.

Once you have started, our on-going support includes regular visits from abcmusic Central Office personnel, bulk purchasing schemes (including products, accountancy, equipment and insurance), training, research & development of latest products and trends, business development advice, internal and external communications programmes to ensure that you are kept up to date at all times, the brand name and, above all, the use of our unique promotional programmes that are aimed specifically at our market. These benefits will give you an enviable, unattainable advantage over your competitors - indeed everything a reputable franchisor should be providing a network of successful franchisees.

You are the key
There are three 'key skills' that you must possess before you join us. Firstly, you must have a keen interest in music. It does not matter whether you like classical, jazz, pop or rock 'n roll, just as long as you have an appreciation.

Secondly, we look for an individual, or couple, who have a caring attitude and who can communicate this to customers. The majority of your time will be spent advising customers on the correct choice of instrument or accessory. We will help you develop the skills to endeavour to give the best possible advice to your customers, even if it means losing a sale... our experience has shown that the rewards, both financially and morally, are increased in the medium and long term.

Thirdly, any business venture requires a degree of organisational ability. Our systems and controls will be aids to the smooth running of your business. However, you will need to understand these procedures thoroughly and then ensure that they are adhered to, week in week out.

Now you know the score..

Simply telephone us to arrange a meeting where we can get together, give
you more details and possibly provide you with the answers to some of
the questions you should have asked!

Phone Mervyn Joseph NOW on 01372 466195 -it's as easy as abc!