Hostel Franchise Opportunities

...Introducing Journeys Hostels - The worlds FIRST hostel
franchise.
What is a Journeys Hostel?

For over six years, Journeys Hostels have been reviving public houses by
introducing our hostel model to businesses, boosting revenue hugely by delivering a fresh market to their doorsteps. Journeys Hostels is completely unique in that we actively search for ‘character’ in potential owners and properties, and love to maintain the soul of any franchise properties to create the best possible experience for both
those who stay, and those who work at a Journeys Hostel. The recent downturn in the global economy has seen those seeking low-cost travel options turning to the base end of the market, where many are choosing to book hostel accommodation as part of their arrangements to keep within their often-tight budgets. Journeys Hostels have capitalised on this by creating a revolutionary package for business owners to be placed in the spotlight of key bookers in this market, such as backpackers, youth groups, construction gangs, training organisations, sports groups and hen/stag groups.

How does it work?

Becoming a Journeys Hostel couldn’t be simpler, and in some cases, a
public house can be feeling the benefits of income within a matter of weeks.
We have a 5-step process to quickly transform your business;

Step one.

Our experienced and friendly Business Development Manager and a member
of our Hostel Design Team will conduct a full assessment of the suitability of
your property to become a Journeys Hostel, and will run through a franchise
questionnaire with you, as well as answering any questions you may have.

Step Two.

A Journeys Information Pack will be sent to you, to allow you to familiarise
yourself with all areas the business.

Step Three.

Once approved, we will invite you to take a tour of another Journeys Hostel
property and you will receive an expert opinion for the costs involved to
transform your building into a Journeys Hostel. We will also assist you by
pointing you in the direction of our approved construction, planning, and
credit providers, who have helped many Journeys Hostels become a reality.

Step Four.

Fully briefed and informed on the Journeys Hostel franchise, you make the
decision to become a franchisee and sign the franchise agreement,
submitting proof of funds/finance available to you.
Conversion works can take place on your building, monitored periodically
against our design standards by a member of our Design Standards Team.

Step Five.

We provide a comprehensive 3 day franchise training course, covering all
areas including Journeys Brand Standards, Operational Best Practice,
Financial Accounts Procedures, and Sales & Marketing. This is followed by 2
days shadowing another Journeys franchisee at their property, then once
your building is signed off by our Franchise Manager you are ready to trade!

Once my Journeys Hostel is open, what will I get as a Franchisee and what will it cost me?

In return for just 10% of your gross accommodation and fixed Sales &
marketing fee, you can expect the following from us; Special Franchisee Resources.
As soon as your Journeys Hostel opens, you will receive constant support
from your Franchise Services Manager and Business Development Manager.
These two professionals form your Journeys Support Team, working in
frequent, personalised consultations with you and your staff to increase
revenue, create a unique working environment, and help out with operations.

Global Sales Department.

Our Global Sales Department will act as an addition to your on-site sales
facility. Here you will find our Account Managers - experienced sales
professionals in all key areas of the market. These experts will be working
around the clock, driving business straight to your doorstep.

Journeys Standards Quality Guarantee.

Positive guest feedback feeds our business, it fills our beds and gets people
talking. To help all properties work towards a truly-unique experience, we
provide the following useful tools to franchisees;

Journeys Standards Quality Guarantee.

Positive guest feedback feeds our business, it fills our beds and gets people
talking. To help all properties work towards a truly-unique experience, we
provide the following useful tools to franchisees;

Journeys Training Courses.

For a Journeys Hostel to be truly amazing, having fully-trained staff is
extremely important. Journeys provide a whole range of industry hospitality
training courses at fantastic rates, aimed at helping franchisees to acheive a
unique experience for both their guests and employees. Our training course
portfolio is always growing, with included courses for Food Safety, First Aid,
Hospitality Customer Service, all levels of Book-keeping, Fire Safety, and
Health & Safety for Managers.

Journeys Procurement Services .

Journeys Hostels can save you time and money by providing access to
products and services to help you run your hostel. This service can be used to
get any furniture or equipment, food & beverage stock, laundry services,
statutory maintenance services (Fire systems equipment & certification etc),
Insurance, I.T equipment and support, and also the printing of any branded
collateral needed for your hostel premises.

Brand Standards Audit.

Your Journeys Support Team will visit quarterly to see how you are getting on, evaluating the overall experience and condition of your property, leaving helpful feedback in the form of a solution-based evaluation.

‘Hostel Stars’ Guest Survey System.

Journeys Hostels use this system to recieve feedback from it’s guests. We provide free summaries of this guest feedback to all Journeys franchisees, a helpful aid for all
areas of your business.
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...So, what do the numbers look like?

Take a look for yourself! Here are the actual investment vs. return figures for
recent Journeys Hostel franchises;

Location - Woolwich, London.
Name of Franchise - Journeys Woolwich
Details - Hostel premises opened above The Queen Victoria public house)
Franchise Investment - £75,000
Annual Bed Sales - £96,000*

Location - Deptford, London.
Name of Franchise - Journeys Greenwich
Details - Hostel premises opened above The Royal Standard public house)
Franchise Investment - £75,000
Annual Bed Sales - £127,500*

Location - Elephant & Castle, London.
Name of Franchise - Journeys London Bridge
Details - Hostel premises opened above The Bison bar)
Franchise Investment - £150,000
Annual Bed Sales - £287,700*

Location - Brighton, England.
Name of Franchise - Journeys Brighton
Franchise Investment - £225,000
Annual Bed Sales - £464,000**
* Bed revenue only - September 2007 to September 2008
** Forecasted June 2008 to June 2009

What do Journeys franchisees say?
“Being a Journeys Manager has allowed me to manage my own business,
giving me a real sense of pride in my work and the opportunity to meet and
work alongside so many fun-loving people.’
Larry Zweigelaar, Manager - Journeys Brighton.
“Learning the hostel business without any prior experience seemed at first
like a daunting task, but the Journeys training quickly gave me the skills &
confidence I needed. Once mastered it is a business that is highly
rewarding both financially and personally, definitely worth-while!’

Jacob Chumra, Manager - Journeys Kings Cross.

“I’ve never seen an opportunity like this before. I used to think that buying a
franchise is like ‘selling yourself out’, but Journeys let me manage my own
property so I can make the big decisions and keep the spirit of the place like
before! It’s great being part of something so forward-thinking and pro-active,
encouraging everyone involved to have a good time, so working actually
becomes more like socialising!.’

Charles Graham, Manager - Journeys London Bridge.

How do I get started?
To get the ball rolling, or for more information, you can contact the
Journeys Development Director, Kenny McBrearty, on 020 7231 4672 or
by email at [email][email protected][/email].
To find out more about Journeys Hostels, you can also visit our website at
www.visitjourneys.com