NightOwl Convenience Store- Belgian Gardens Townsville

We’ve been around for 45 years, but we’re still young at heart

NightOwl is a national convenience franchise system established in 1975 as Australia’s first 24 hour trading Convenience retail business.

First franchised in 1987, we have never stopped growing and with an exceptionally strong brand presence, we operate over 80 stores throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. Today we have over 20 operational petrol and convenience sites with 4 major petrol retailers. Ongoing development of several new sites are underway or in planning.

If you are looking for a premier investment, then NightOwl ticks all the boxes!

Invest in the network that provides systems support, positive cash flow, prime locations, equity growth and a state of the art IT platform. You will also enjoy excellent marketing support, fantastic promotional offers and most of all, financial freedom.

There is no better time to invest in NightOwl and benefit from a company that has a huge buying power and long standing supplier relationships.

NightOwl is Australia’s largest stand-alone convenience brand with investment opportunities available throughout QLD, NSW and WA in a range of demographic and business models.

NightOwl offers flexible investment options to suit individual requirements. Greenfield sites and selected company stores are available now in a variety of locations including high-street, suburban and coastal convenience.

Join the movement and be the creator of your own destiny.

Achieve financial independence with NightOwl today.

Location Details- Belgian Gardens Townsville.

• The only service station situated on the major arterial road linking the Townsville Airport to the Northern suburbs.
• Area dominated and well known for its hotels, motels, caravan parks and tourism area.
• 2019 Traffic Census Data confirms Average Daily Traffic Count was 22,510 vehicles per day.
• Site frontage: 48m approx. on Bundock St and 30m approx. on Bishop St.
• Site area:  1669sqm approx.
• Customer carparks: Current – 5 approx. Proposed – 9
• Ingres/Egress: left turn Entry from Bundock St and exit via Bishop St.
• Visibility: exceptional visibility of street signage from 150m along Bundock St.

Demographics – 2016 Census Data

Primary catchment (Approx. 2 km radius & Natural Barriers)

Total population:  3651 (Belgium Gardens, Rowes Bay & Castle Hill)

Total no. dwellings:  1914 combined suburbs

Average MV per residence:  1.6

Travel to work:  77.7% travel via private car

Total residential catchment fuel volume p.a.:  5.57M litres approx. not including transient volume.

Surrounding Drivers

• The site benefits from additional revenue drivers:
• Belgian Gardens State School (647 students & Staff) – 400m away.
• Rowes Bay Holiday Park (205 sites) – 950m away.
• Townsville Airport – 2.4 km away.
• Belgian Gardens Cemetery – 750m away.

Facility & Operation

• Tenancy floor area: Currently 125m2 approx. Future: 157m2 approx.
• Fuel forecourt configuration: 4 x island starter gate, 18 x hoses
• Fuel grades: ULP, ULP 95, ULP98, Diesel, Premium Diesel
• Trading Hours: 0500 – Midnight, 7 days (Permissible 24hrs, 7 days)
• Redevelopment to be completed by early 2023.

Trading Hours:

This store trades from 5am through till Midnight, 7 days a week. (24 Hour, 7 day trade is permissible)

What does the purchase price include?

• Existing good-will: A service station that has been operational for many years.
• Initial Revitalized and refreshed: Newly renovated and outfitted existing store.
• Extended & Fully renovated Store of the Future by Early 2023: All modern internal fixtures and fittings, forecourt and canopies and bowsers.
• Franchisee Fee: Includes $100,000 Franchise Fee (10 years, or part thereof)
• Established Brand trading history of NightOwl for over 45 years
• Flexibility to adapt stock to local store demographics
• Return on investment model
• Brand awareness and positive brand perception
• Modern marketing via LED screens, Beacon Technology + APP
• Group buying & marketing power
• Strong promotional programs with unique in-store promotions
• On-going operations, training and merchandising training and development
• Leading edge COYOTE information syst
• Online learning Platform for Franchisee

Customers will come to you!

In Queensland, NightOwl ranks in the top 6 brands in the organised petrol and convenience market. We have the independence of small business ownership supported by the benefits of a big business network supported by the longevity and loyalty of our customers

Your success is our success

If you want continued growth year on year, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll never be left without support. We continually invest in franchisee training, modern marketing methods, advanced technology and systems, profitable supplier relationships, store refurbishment and
continued expansion into the convenience market.

You can keep growing

NightOwl Franchisee’s can operate a single franchise or multiple franchises within the group – and are given an exclusive territory.

If you don’t have a location, we can help. We use specialist demographic and site analysis to assess an appropriate site for all new NightOwl
stores. Many are located in superior convenience sites with other nationally recognised brands which complement each other and create a
strong destination and impulse based customer offer.

Support

• You are supported by a network with 45 years trading history.
• Your business is boosted with modern marketing via LED screens, Beacon Technology and NightOwl Mobile App.
• You benefit from group buying and marketing power.
• You are given the support of a recognised brand while maintaining flexibility to adapt your stock to suit local demographics.
• You are investing in a proven Return on Investment (ROI) model.
• You benefit from on-going operations, training and merchandising support.

We Train You to Become a Business Owner!

No experience in business or retail?

Retail experience is not necessary in running a NightOwl, but motivation and entrepreneurial skills are a must. You must be determined to succeed and the Franchisee Support Office will help you with the rest.

NightOwl is dedicated to coaching, mentoring and supporting franchisees in their retail environment to help achieve success with their business.

The Franchisee Support Office is committed to providing pre-settlement and post-settlement training and fine-tuning as required. Staff can benefit from further training from NightOwl’s E-Learning (NOEL).

Gain confidence and learn how to be a successful business owner in our comprehensive 5 week training program – based on 10% classroom/ theory, 20% guided learning and 70% hands on learning – we will train you in everything you need to know about successfully operating your NightOwl franchise. You will receive support from our dedicated national training manager.

Once you’re up and running, you will have access to NOEL, which gives you access to everything you need in running your NightOwl franchise, such as training, marketing material, reports and more.

Our online learning platform NightOwl E-Learning system (NOEL) provides Franchisees with training systems and information at the click of a mouse.

What does NOEL provide?

• Online and real time training for you and your staff.
• Support from our National Training Manager.
• Reports and statistics.
• Marketing and promotional collateral.
• Business specific document templates.
• Latest NightOwl news and forum.

 History

• Year Business Established-1975

• Year Franchising Commenced-1987

• Site locations-84

NightOwl began as one store in Auchenflower, Brisbane and now boasts stores across Queensland and New South Wales and we’re expanding into Western Australia.

NightOwl represents value through product, convenience, marketing and merchandising. It is these strengths, facilitated by an experienced team of office personnel and state of the art systems that ensures NightOwl is the largest stand-alone convenience brand in Australia.

What are you waiting for, Start taking control of your own future today.

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NightOwl Overview – Service Stations with Convenience Stores