Placécol

Placécol skin care products have been produced since the 1980s and were initially distributed through South African pharmacies and high-end retailers including 75 outlets of the Edgars group.

In response to demand from users of the product range, the company opened its first Placécol Beauty Centre in 2004 in South Africa. In addition to retailing the Placécol range, this outlet offered soft laser treatment. The concept was an overwhelming success from day one. Over the years, and again in response to customer requests, additional services including waxing, tinting, body treatments, hand and foot care and MicroDermaLaser treatments were added to the range.

Today, the company operates from a position of strength and controls all levels of the supply chain:

Placécol Skin Care Clinic (Pty) Ltd, established in 2003, operates over 30 Placécol Beauty Centres, currently all company-owned. Some of these centres may be made available to franchisees in future.
CW Manufacturing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Placécol Skin Care Clinic (Pty) Ltd, produces the product range under stringent laboratory conditions.
Placécol Cosmetics (Pty) Ltd is responsible for the distribution of all products.
Placécol Beauty Centre Franchise (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Placécol Skin Care Clinic (Pty) Ltd, was established to oversee the roll-out of the group's franchise programme and provide franchisee support.

The franchise operates in accordance with the strict guidelines set by the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA). Having invested their own money in product development and brand building, the company's shareholders are offering franchises throughout southern Africa.

Franchisees are offered the opportunity to operate their own businesses while having access to the benefits that come with membership to a much larger organisation.

In addition to operating under a reputable brand, qualifying franchisees gain access to a well- established product development, manufacturing and distribution network. They also enjoy the services of our professional franchisee support infrastructure and can tap our more than 30 years of experience in this highly specialised field.

Our target market, namely middle to upper income groups, is expanding all the time and our reputation will help hardworking franchisees to build their outlets into the leader in its field in their respective territories. Extensive promotional campaigns, ongoing research into new equipment and product development, training and support by qualified head office staff are just some of the benefits Placécol franchisees can look forward to.

Initial franchise fee = R150 000.00
Establishment costs = R570 000.00
Initial working capital = R70 000
Total investment = approx. R800 000.00 excl VAT*

*Important note: Although VAT is refundable as input tax, it needs to be taken into account because it does affect cash flow.

Generally speaking, the franchisee needs to come up with about R320 000.00 + in cash; the balance of the investment can be financed, subject to normal banking criteria. We also offer other franchising options aswell. On request, the franchisor facilitates introduction to a major bank but does not provide funding.

Not surprisingly, this exceptional opportunity is open only to exceptional people, individuals who have a passion for the industry and are prepared to work hard to achieve success. More specifically, we are looking for individuals who are:

Mature, financially stable and have business sense
Outgoing, friendly and hardworking
Able to handle staff
Service-oriented
Prepared to operate the business hands-on.

Experience in the beauty sector is not essential as comprehensive initial and ongoing training will be given at our Institute in Centurion.



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