PIRTEK USA, the world’s leading service provider of ETA one-hour, on-site hose replacement, has recently unveiled two new franchisee development programs: PIRTEK POW-WOW and PIRTEK USA Mentoring Program (P.U.M.P.).
According to Gwyn O’Kane, PIRTEK’s vice president of franchise development, both programs stemmed from the company’s continued support of its franchisees and commitment to their success. The PIRTEK POW-WOW, for example, first began as a WebEx training tool for potential franchise candidates but quickly morphed into a monthly webinar series for existing PIRTEK owners, business brokers and those interested in learning more about the Rockledge, Florida-based company.
“What started out as a training tool has blossomed into a true resource for everyone involved with or interested in PIRTEK,” said O’Kane. “Our existing franchisees have submitted a wealth of helpful topics on a variety of subjects – so many that we have enough to propel this program through the next two years – and are more than willing to offer advice and personal anecdotes to other franchisees. One of our franchisees in Pennsylvania was curious about making more inroads for preventative maintenance and it turned out that a franchisee in Michigan had a lot of insight into that topic. With their help, we were able to put together a very successful web presentation and informative question and answer session.”
Pirtek Unveils Two New Franchisee Development Programs
December 10, 2008 by Cris | 1 Comment
In Franchisees, Franchises, News
Scott Layer on April 14th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Pirtek does not explain this legal case. Case number 6:06-cv-00566-GAP-KRS, Judge Gregory A. Presnell said. Pirtek’s system is not “unique” and is not entitled to protection; the operations and technology used in the Pirtek system are not complex; the hose and fittings used in the Pirtek system are akin to a “fungible commodity”; there is nothing special about a Pirtek hose that sets it apart from other comparable hoses available in the marketplace; and customers belong to the franchisees, and not Pirtek itself; instead, Pirtek’s only customers are the franchisees themselves. Be very careful before you invest $500,000 on a franchise based on a “fungible commodity” and small territories.
Read Robert Purvin’s “the franchise fraud”. More Pirtek locations have gone bankrupt, been Terminated or closed down than have been successful. If you have questions give me a call.