3@1 Business Centre Franchise opens within a Pharmacy in Windhoek

3@1 is a provider of Print/Copy to go, Courier, Photographic, plus a whole lot more to individuals and businesses. So, it makes economic sense that an individually-owned stand-alone business such as a pharmacy would want to add value to existing customers by providing value added services into under-utilised space. Their first store within a pharmacy opened in Windhoek last month and is trading spectacularly.

Major shopping centres tend to align themselves with the bigger retail chains rather than individual retailers. So, it makes sense for a stand-alone retailer to add another business model within the same premises to increase revenue.

A typical 25-30 Sqm 3@1 Business Centre could add as much as R7-10 000 per square metre per month. As most pharmacists know around 80-90% of their business is done behind the prescription counter leaving an awful lot of retail space open for new ideas.

3@1 are flexible with regards to the size of the outlet and depending on the shape of the demarcated area we can work out what your setup would amount to.

If you are interested in adding a 3@1 Business Centre to your retail space click here to learn more about this franchise opportunity and complete the online form to enquire.

1. Who are 3@1 Business Centres?
With a proven business model and 80 trading stores, developed and refined over 20 years and established in 1999 our South African born franchised concept now sports a network which is fast expanding throughout Southern Africa. You can see from looking at our logo, signage and striking stores just how modern our 3@1 Business Centres are. The 3@1 Business Centre Franchisor team continuously evaluates new and interesting retail trends to access technological advancements that can be incorporated into our offering to deliver excellent earnings. Our research shows that this concept embraces the widest range of retail, Business and Communication services in the African market.

2. What exactly do we do?
3@1 Business Centre franchisees offer personalised service in a user-friendly environment which includes broad format print, plan printing, colour/mono print, copies, International DHL and local courier, kodak photographic services, secretarial services, computer time rental, binding, laminating, image transfer etc. via a modern business model. The 3@1 business & franchise model gives you the ability to produce work, deliver and collect print anywhere ensuring that the concept stays ahead in the market place!

Additionally, 3@1 enables our customers to download the KODAK MOMENTS photographic app and then easily edit and manipulate photos before printing them themselves; they can also assemble and print photobooks on the spot, and with a few clicks put a collage together for immediate print via the in-store wide format printers.

3. What does the franchise package provide, or support offered?
Full turnkey opening includes an economically designed shop layout in sites from 25sqm and covers specialised project management, instore training in all aspects of the business, hands on in-store opening and continued support, instore training and post launch back-up, equipment and shopfitting, computerised POS, uniforms & name-badges, opening promotional flyers and business cards.

Training consists of on the ground training focused on marketing, sales, product and services knowledge, operating procedures, staffing, business management and customer service. All 3@1 Business Centre franchisees are provided with an operational manual including a promotional marketing manual which is designed to help you get your franchise off to a great start. To support your local marketing effort, it has many examples of creative materials like flags and banners, posters, leaflets, emailers, social media and other templates that you can use to put together your six-month print, web and social media marketing plan to get you going.

Interesting facts:

• DHL is present in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, making it the most international company in the world.
• With our Express Easy range from DHL there is no complicated weight calculations, pricing or timings, sending shipments is now easier than ever.
• Kodak is recognised as the international leader in the photographic market
• The addition of self-services photo kiosks into our stores has boosted our utilisation of floor space allowing for a higher turnover per square metre
• The incorporation of the Kodak brand itself has created awareness of the photographic services offered, therefore increasing sales turnover.