FranchiseCanada September | October 2017 99trade. Tradespeople can go to these heads with any
questions or issues they might have. For example, if a
plumber is having difficulty with the quoting process,
they can reach out to the head of plumbing to talk things
through and strategize.
Not only does Black Bear provide operational sup-
port day to day, but it also provides complete back-end
accounting so franchisees can focus on the front-end cli-
ent care. This combination allows franchisees to focus
on their trades, knowing that Black Bear has their backs.
Black Bear also provides professional marketing
support – every franchisee has access to the full range
of marketing tools, including branding, social media
and online marketing, print materials, and tradeshow
resources. Black Bear builds up its franchisees so they
can build those necessary connections to new and
returning clients.
Making connections with new clients and maintain-
ing relationships with existing clients is key to the Black
Bear philosophy. Since the front-end franchisees are
able to focus primarily on what they know and love best,
their ability to focus on each step in the building process
is unparalleled.
Looking to the future
It only took Black Bear Trades four months to reach seven
franchises, and by the fall of 2017, it will have three more.
Building on this success, the company is interested in
expanding throughout Canada and the U.S. – “That’s the
two-year goal,” shares Wark.
All franchises are currently in British Columbia, but
Black Bear has already had inquiries from Alberta and
Ontario. “The goal is to be all across North America –
every state and every province,” Wark continues. He
notes that there will be a saturation point for the amount
of each trade a territory can support, and Black Bear
is keenly tracking markets to figure out where demand
is highest for every service they offer. This will allow
the company to provide the best support and the right
opportunities to potential franchisees, and to strengthen
its role as a trades hub with each new franchise it brings
on board.
BLACK BEAR TRADES STATS
Franchise units in Canada: 6
Corporate units in Canada: 1
Franchise fee: $5,000
Start-up capital required: Approx. $0-$100,000,
depending on franchisee’s existing equipment
Training: One-week course at headquarters in Maple
Ridge, BC
Available territories: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU,
ON, PE, SK, YT
In business since: 2016
Franchising since: 2016
CFA member since: 2017EMERGING SYSTEM
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ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE JOB AND SEND
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