Western Victoria – VIC
Matthew Watts
FRANCHISOR
Bio
Matthew Watts has been proudly part of the Jim’s Mowing team for over 5 years. He was drawn to the brand’s strong reputation, built over decades through consistent quality and a clear focus on customer service. With a passion for helping clients achieve great results, Matthew now supports a thriving region of 77 franchisees, all dedicated to delivering top-tier lawn and garden care under the trusted Jim’s name.
What type of person is suited to being a franchisee in your region?
Proactive mindset, understanding that small business is challenging. You are given quality support from the Franchisor, but successful Franchisees take ownership for their business and its outcomes.
What do you love about being a franchisor?
Working with like minded people, Supporting proactive business owners to reach their goals.The harder I work the more money I make – Opposite of being an employee.Work / life balance: For the first time in my professional career, I can structure my life around my family and my personal life. I work hard but work is flexible enough where can spend time with my partner and children and still achieve my outcomes at work.
How do you support people in your region?
Proactive check ins: In regular contact with Franchisees to offer guidance on day to day business and personal support.Commercial work: Working with Franchisees to cement professional relationships with commercial clients supplying additional work to Franchisees.Technical and Training support – Senior mentors in place for new Franchisees to offer technical support. Ongoing training through Online training or Horticulture courses is available. Senior trainer is always available to support franchisees if required.Franchisee meetings: Regional Franchisee meetings are held 8 times per year. Opportunity for Franchisees to interact and ask questions both internally off Franchisees and Franchisors but also externally off suppliers.
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Always open to meeting with proactive leaders who are looking to run their own business and control their own destiny.
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FAQs
How Does a Jim’s Franchise Work?
A Jim’s franchise belongs to the wider Jim’s Group network, however, each franchise operates as a semi-autonomous business. Franchisees are responsible for running the day-to-day operations of their business, while their franchisors are on hand to provide them with ongoing support and mentoring. Read more about the Jim’s Group franchise model here.
How many Jim’s Services are there?
You might be surprised to learn that Jim’s Group has over 50 service divisions across its portfolio! New divisions are launched regularly, so our company is constantly growing.
How do I know which division is right for me?
At the end of the day, the answer to this is a highly individual one. The best way to figure out which division is right for you is to think about what you enjoy doing and where your skills lie. For example, if you enjoy working outdoors and working with your hands, perhaps a Mowing or Fencing franchise would be the best fit for you.
This is a question we get asked frequently, so we’ve written an article to help you come to a decision.
Can I franchise an existing business?
Absolutely. You can certainly take an existing business and rebrand it as a Jim’s franchise.
Why buy a franchise over starting my own business?
It’s no secret that starting a business can be very difficult. However, you’re much more likely to succeed under a franchise model because you have the backing of an existing brand and an established model. Statistics show that around 90-95% of cleaning and gardening businesses fail within the first year. At Jim’s, that number drops down to 11%.
How do you become a Master Franchise
At Jim’s, we call our Master Franchises ‘Regional Franchises’. Our regional franchisors are responsible for providing support to their region, whilst also contributing to the growth of their region. To become a regional franchisor, the first step is to reach out and express your interest. These positions are highly sought after, so get in touch to learn more.
Is Jim’s a local business?
Community is a big part of our ethos. Although Jim’s Group is a large company, we encourage our franchisees to establish a good reputation and presence within their local communities.
Is it truly a lifestyle business?
Owning a Jim’s franchise allows you to achieve the perfect work-life balance. Our franchisees are given the opportunity and freedom to set their own hours, take time off when they want, and to grow and develop their very own business in their own time.