Watshh Products Inc.

General Paint Franchise Opportunities in India

Who is Watshh?

• A Canadian company with it’s Head Office in Metropolitan Vancouver, British Columbia

• An Authorized Distributor of General Paint Products in the Country of India

• Its goal is to establish General Paint Retail Stores throughout all 28 states in India and become the leading supplier of quality paint products and services

Who is Watshh?

Who is Watshh?

• Watshh will add considerably to the almost 600 General Paint Retail Stores by its growth in India

• As a Franchisor of turnkey General Paint Retail Stores Watshh is passionate about it’s mission to enable every single one of it’s Franchisees attain success

Who is General Paint?

• General Paint is a leading Canadian company that manufacturers, distributes and retails a wide variety of paint and other coating products

• General Paint was founded in 1911 and has recently celebrated its 100th birthday

Who is General Paint?

• General Paint has over 500 dealer owned and 76 Corporate stores in Western and Central Canada

• General Paints ships it’s products worldwide and has Retail Stores in Canada, Poland, Russia and China

Who is General Paint?

• General Paint is currently expanding into India and the United Arab Emirates through it’s Distributor, Watshh Products Inc.

• General Paint has its main Manufacturing and Research and Development Facility in Vancouver, British Columbia

Who is General Paint?

• General Paint proudly maintains the internationally recognized ISO 9000 standard for all its products. It tests every gallon it makes to ensure consistent excellence.

• General Paint is part of the six company Comex Group, one of the largest paint and coating manufacturers and distributors in North and Central America

Who is General Paint?

• General Paint proudly maintains the internationally recognized ISO 9000 standard for all its products. It tests every gallon it makes to ensure consistent excellence.

• General Paint is part of the six company Comex Group, one of the largest paint and coating manufacturers and distributors in North and Central America

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Why a General Paint/Watshh Retail Franchise?

• All our Franchise stores are complete turnkey operations from start to finish that make success and profitability for the Franchisee the most likely outcome

• For the first full year Watshh provides and pays for one fully trained employee to work in the Design Center and assist in getting all employees up to speed and fully trained. This is an industry first!

Why a General Paint/Watshh Retail Franchise?

• Absolutely the best possible products in the paint industry geared to the specific needs of the Indian climate and sub-climates of each state assures the return and referral business that makes to make your business successful

• A progressive and innovative 100 year old business partner with one of the most recognized paint Brand Names in North America

Why a General Paint/Watshh Retail Franchise?

• A sophisticated and professional Management team that understands the needs of Franchisees and assures them the kind of support necessary for success

• The key Watshh executive team have the combined business experience necessary to answer and address all Franchisee needs

What training is provided by Watshh?

• Complete training on the required and Watshh provided POS computer systems

• Initial new employee training with access to General Paint’s online training programs leading to a Certificate in Paint Pro University.

• Helpdesk access during specific times

What training is provided by Watshh?

• Watshh provides a trained employee in the Design Center for a period of one year to assist all other employees become fully familiar with all required procedures

• Management and owner traing in all aspects of Franchise operations with a special focus on marketing and promotion

What else is provided to Watshh Franchisees?

• Initial site selection and lease or purchase assistance

• Complete interior construction to Watshh and General Paint specifications and requirements

• All initial signage to required specifications

What else is provided to Watshh Franchisees?

• All required shelving and displays to properly present General Paint products and accessories

• Mechanized shaker(s) as required

• Industry leading state of the art paint mixing machinery for tinting and blending

What else is provided to Watshh Franchisees?

• Initial inventory of all required products and accessories to fully stock the store for initial operation - an estimated $79,000 wholesale cost

• Provision of a specialized fully manned Design Center and ColorLife© Display

I want a Franchise –What’s next?

• We will need the city , Region, Area or State that is of interest – We will give approximate costs that would be involved for any protected territory

• A brief biography of yourself and/or your company and the number of stores that would be of interest

• A personal financial statement for all Principals or Partners as well as Corporate Financial Statements if applicable

I want a Franchise –What’s next?

• Upon an initial approval and acceptance of a potential Franchisee Watssh will enter into a due diligence period and will require additional information about the general business capabilities of the candidate.

• During that time the candidate will be provided with a copy of the Franchise agreement and such other information that they may need to make their decision

I want a Franchise –What’s next?

• The total cost of the franchise will depend on location and/or the size of the territory. The cost will not be less than $235,000 – the cost of one store. It may be phased if more than one store is being considered

• The deposit will be 25% of the total to be put up at the beginning of the due diligence period. If the Franchise agreement is not entered into all deposit funds will be returned less $2,500 for administration and due diligence costs.

I want a Franchise –What’s next?

• Franchise agreements will normally be approved within 2 weeks

• All Franchise agreements are for 5 years with 5 year renewable terms. Franchisees are fully supported throughout their terms. A complete breakdown of costs and the application of funds will be provided prior to the formal Franchise signing of the Agreement