Dalrod
Financial Plan
Liquid capital
The amount you need to secure the necessary loans.
Total investment
Total Investment to launch the business, including initial fees (From £34,500 plus VAT)
The Concept
- Year of creation
- 1985
A 24/7 drainage management franchise from a family business founded in 1985
Dalrod provides 24-hour drainage repair and maintenance, every day of the year, from service centres placed across the UK. It began in 1985 as a small family business and has grown into a nationwide drainage company that is still family-run, with Dave and Jo Lane as directors.
The company runs regular national advertising and holds industry accreditations that its franchisees trade under. Its franchise network sits alongside its own service centres, and Dalrod does not publish how many of its locations are franchised.
A management franchise, not a technician’s role
Dalrod looks for business-minded franchisees whose role is to manage a team and run the business rather than to carry out jobs themselves. No drainage experience is required: training covers skills on the tools as well as administration, marketing and management, with mentoring from the directors and the operational, IT and business teams at its headquarters.
Each franchisee receives an exclusive licence to a postcode territory and trades under the Dalrod brand, with launch marketing, ready-made marketing materials and help with tenders. Dalrod also offers advice on funding options and says franchisees can expand into a bigger operation over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dalrod franchise cost?
A Dalrod franchise requires investment from £34,500 plus VAT, according to the company. Vans and working capital are not included in that figure and are not published.
What does the Dalrod franchise investment include?
The right to trade under the Dalrod brand, an exclusive licence to your postcode territory, a launch marketing campaign, a PC, a mobile and the first year’s software licences, a full training programme, legal fees and branded clothing.
Do you need drainage experience to open a Dalrod franchise?
No. Dalrod says no drainage experience is needed, and that its training covers skills on the tools as well as administration, marketing and managing the business.
Is a Dalrod franchise a management franchise?
Yes. Dalrod states that the franchisee’s role is to manage the team and the business, not to complete jobs themselves, and that franchisees become directors of their own companies.
What support does Dalrod provide?
Structured training from the directors and the operational, IT and business teams, ongoing help by email or phone, ready-made marketing materials, guidance on marketing budgets, help with tenders and regular national advertising.
Does a Dalrod franchise come with an exclusive territory?
Yes. Each franchisee receives an exclusive licence to a postcode territory, under which it builds its own business using the Dalrod brand.
How long has Dalrod been operating?
Dalrod has been providing drainage services since 1985, when it started as a small family business. It is still family-run, with Dave and Jo Lane as directors.
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