Support
COBS Bread offers ‘hands-on’ support and proven business procedures and systems to assist in managing your business to success.
These systems and policies are continually enhanced to provide franchisees with streamlined, relevant and timely support in a range of areas.
Marketing – strategic marketing support in the areas of advertising, media, design, product pricing, public relations, merchandising, local marketing and market research.
Training – franchisee training program conducted at one of our training bakeries during a 12 to 16 week period at a total cost of $6,500 plus GST. Additional training and development provided on an ongoing basis when the need arises.
Finance – financial assistance including rostering and payroll systems, disclosure of group reports and negotiating bakery liability insurance through group coverage.
Point of Sale – cash flow, reporting and customer loyalty programs.
Human Resources – our human resources systems drive best practices and policies, including information and recommendations in the areas of employee relations and other relevant legislation.
Operations – COBS Bread has an operational team that provides ongoing support and guidance for effective business management including product safety and occupational health and safety standards.
Property – locating viable precincts and negotiating leases directly with landlords.
Purchasing – group purchasing arrangements.
Network – providing opportunities to network with other franchisees and benchmark results provides an invaluable support system.