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 | Solar Universe |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$150,000Total Investment
$118,700 to $319,000Required Net Worth
$150,000Number of Units
43In Business Since
2008* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Solar Universe franchise is a rapidly expanding Solar Energy sales and installation company based in Livermore, CA. Solar energy is a cornerstone to the explosive movement to Alternative and 'Green' energy production, carbon/environmental minimization, and decreased reliance on imported oil. Solar Energy production is possible across the US, and with Federal, State and possible local incentives has become a viable and affordable source of clean energy. Currently growing at over 108% per year, the Solar Industry is a unique bright spot in the economy.
As solar energy becomes has become a multi-billion dollar market, the need for qualified and professional installers has increased. No longer a 'fringe' industry, the Solar Universe model applies proven methods in Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Installation and ongoing customer service to maximize profits and minimize waste in all business areas. A Solar Universe franchisee undergoes extensive training and receives ongoing support in all areas of the business and has the opportunity to contribute best known methods to the franchise network.
Solar Universe franchisees focus their energies on sales, marketing, and installation, while the Solar Universe"home office" provides the technology backbone of the network, conducts ongoing Research & Development, vendor and supplier negotiations, and national/international branding activities.
Features of the Business...
- Green industry involvement
- Can be run from a home office
- Early in industry/market
- Fragmented competitive environment
- Extremely scalable
- Both high-tech and hands-on
- POSITIVE impact on customers, community and environment
- Financial Incentives provided to customers to 'go solar' by local, state and/or Federal government
- Ongoing revenue model for each installation completed (services)
What Does a Solar Universe Owner Need to Do?
Owner operators are primarily responsible for Sales & Marketing activities on a daily basis. Owners coordinate system installations through their own crews or via subcontractors until business has established the demand for their own crew(s). Owner conducts sales calls to qualified prospects and/or manages sales force, coordinates supply chain activities (orders, deliveries, drop shipments, etc.), attends 'turn ons', delivers to the customer their owner's manual, hosts marketing events, maintains relationships with other Solar Universe franchisees through the Solar Universe Network, home office, events, etc. Attends owner and 'train the trainer' education courses at SolarUniversity.
Are You a Good Fit for Solar Universe?
The ideal Solar Universe Franchisee is the "Entrepreneurial Team Player" This person is successful, has the aptitude for sales & marketing (or can maximize a centralized sales & marketing service), is team leader, can both 'follow the path' and 'blaze new trails' when no path has been defined. A believer in the values of Quality, Safety, Service and Consistency, the franchisee recognizes that the value of their business is reflected by how they and their team perform in every aspect of the business. Experience in the trades is helpful, a current construction license is not required in CA where we offer non-contractors the ability to work under a corporate license program. The ability to partner with a licensed contractor is an alternative.
Franchise Partner prospects should have a $350K net worth with at least $200K in liquid assets. For a minimum territory, a franchisee is expected to invest $110K or over the first six months in business. Current industry experience may decrease initial required investment by some level, but will not decrease minimum financial profile requirements by much if at all. Franchisees are expected to be full-time, active owner/operators and must be able to attend the required training program(s) in Livermore, CA.
If you want to get more information about owning your own Solar Universe Franchise, fil out the form on the right.
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