With a proud retail history
over the past 70 years, clark
rubber is a recognised
Australian retailer. having
an award winning national
franchise network of 65
stores throughout Australia,
and two individual franchise
models plus a mobile pool
service territory franchise,
there are many great
opportunities and reasons to
join this Australian retail icon.
Started in 1946 by two men, Charlesworth
and Clark, the initial partnership was known
as Clark Matting and Rubber. The business
grew quickly and, in 1951 the business was
listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. In
1961 the name was changed to Clark Rubber
stores.
In 1982, Clark Rubber was purchased by the
Adsteam Group, which continued to operate
the business until 1994. At this point the
Clark Rubber name and logo were sold to Vita
Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific
Dunlop, and the network of retail stores were
closed.
It was at this time that Chris Malcolm, a
veteran of Australian retailing, stepped in.
After lengthy negotiations, Chris licensed
the Clark Rubber brand from Vita Pacific.
Deciding that a franchise model was the
best way to grow an already established and
recognised brand, the first franchised Clark
Rubber store opened in Nunawading in 1995.
By 1998 the 50th store had opened and
Clark Rubber was once again one of the
best recognised brands in Australian retail.
In 2000, Chris Malcolm bought the Clark
Rubber brand from Pacific Dunlop. The store
network continued to grow and, in 2003,Clark Rubber was recognised as the Franchise
Council of Australia’s Franchisor of the Year
in the ‘Entry Capital over $200,000’ category.
In the same year, Chris Malcolm was inducted
into the Franchise Council of Australia’s ‘Hall
of Fame’. Three years later, Clark Rubber was
awarded the Franchise Council of Australia’s
highest honour, Franchisor of the year.great Products – strong
marketing
Clark Rubber franchisees enjoy the combined
stock buying power that only comes from
being part of a large national network. Our
dedicated merchandise team works closely
with suppliers to build product ranges across
our key categories of pools, foam and rubber.
In addition, we source products, develop
promotional offers and negotiate terms and
pricing. Making sure that products meets
the needs of our customers and the market,
no matter which model you choose, you will
benefit from the knowledge and expertise
relevant to your business.covER SToRy: clArK ruBBer
build your
future with
a retail icon