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Jim Penman
Jim Penman started Jim’s Mowing in Melbourne, Australia in 1982
whilst studying for a doctorate in history. From a modest beginning,
initially starting with the idea of making “a few dollars”
by mowing other people’s lawns, Jim’s has grown into the world’s
largest lawn mowing franchise.
A commitment to customer service and excellence saw this business grow
at a rapid rate with more customers than one person could effectively
manage, leading Jim to commence franchising in 1989.
The Jim’s Mowing system proved successful enough to be duplicated
across many other industries, with the Group establishing Jim’s
divisions for all manner of household and business services between
1994 and the present day.
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Need for Franchisors
As the number of Franchisees grew, steps needed to be taken to ensure
“in the field” quality control. Accordingly, regions were
offered for sale to the most experienced Franchisees, including several
whom later moved interstate, and even internationally. Purchasers of
these regions became “Regional Franchisors” (Master Franchisors)
who took over responsibility for providing local attention to Franchisees;
thereby ensuring company standards were effectively maintained. Today,
Franchisors are in place across all divisions and continue be a driving
force in the prosperity of the group.
Rapid Growth
Growth has been fast for the Group even in times where the rest of the
business community has slowed. For example, Jim’s experienced a
rise in Franchisee numbers during the last Australian recession, due
to more recently unemployed people looking for a new income.
In 2004, Jim’s has over 2,300 Franchisees stretching across all
States and territories of Australia and New Zealand, and parts of Canada.
Jim’s Paving is the result of integrating the Franchise System
of the Jim’s Group of Companies & the industry expertise &
know-how of the Australian Paving Company (APC).
Jim's Paving is the leading Franchised paving & complete garden
construction supply & installation operation in Australia &
New Zealand. The APC name continues today in the thriving Australian
Paving Centre (APC) Retail system.
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Jim’s Paving was launched in January 2001
The Jim’s Paving Franchise System was developed to cater for
the growing demand in the home improvement industry for a professional
& reliable supply & installation of paving, retaining wall &
complete garden construction.
To satisfy this demand we provide the best possible service, quality
& advice at a competitive price.
Jim’s Paving is committed to providing professional service, workmanship,
quality equipment & materials in the design, supply & service
of paving & associated landscaping products to the home improvement
market within the framework of a comprehensive Franchise System.
All work is undertaken & completed by skilled & professionally
trained Franchisees. With every Franchisee focused on customer needs
& expectations, the associated aim of adding value to our Franchisee's
business will be achieved.
The key to franchising success is uniformity. This means adhering to
high standards of business practice & business ethics.
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TEAM Work
Jim’s Paving typifies T.E.A.M. work -
“Together Everybody Achieves More.”
The face of Jim’s Paving, consisting of successful, previously
independent trades people & industry newcomers. Currently we have
around 80 Paving Franchisees operating.
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