ACDC Express is an electrical retail franchise, specialising in everything electrical. Established in 2007, our core focus is to provide customers with quality electrical solutions.

We offer a full turn-key solution and a unique concept store that provides customers with a convenient and versatile shopping experience, allowing customers to browse at leisure in what is effectively an electrical 'supermarket'. 

Our independently owned stores are primarily supplied by ACDC Dynamics, which boasts a product range of over 95 000 individual items. 

We currently have 41 stores and Growing 

The opportunity

Benefits of being a franchisee

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?

In terms of the franchise network and the Franchisor’s ongoing commitment to its network of growing franchisees, ACDC Express Franchising will honor its obligations in the following manner:

• Recruitment and selection of franchisees.

• Approval of sites (approval of lease).

• Advisory role in terms of store set-up.

• Provide project plan, site specifications and where applicable, preferred contractors.

• Training of the franchisee.

• Assistance with the initial recommended order.

• Additional responsibilities to be taken care of by the franchisor:

The franchisor shall provide the franchisee with advice and consultation of the following:

iii. Internal and external signage for the premises;

i. Initial set-up requirements;

ii. The location of the premises;

iv. ACDC Franchise’s systems;

v. The launch of the business whereby the cost will be incurred by the franchisee;

vi. Advice on the management and accounting aspects of the business;

Advice regarding the layout, fixtures and fittings of the premises, equipment selection, and

computer hardware and software. The costs thereof are to be funded by the franchisee;

vii. ACDC Franchise undertakes to provide the franchisee and its staff with adequate training to enable the staff to meet the requirements of the agreement and manuals. Should certain parties not meet the required competency levels of ACDC Express it shall inform the franchisee accordingly;

viii. ACDC Franchise undertakes to provide the franchisee and its staff with adequate training to enable the staff to meet the requirements of the agreement and manuals. Should certain parties not meet the required competency levels of ACDC Express it shall inform the franchisee accordingly 

ix. ACDC Franchise will provide the franchisee with a manual(s) specifying certain policies and procedures the franchisee must adhere to in the management and operation of the business.

Marketing Benefits

 Building the brand

 Ongoing training

 Research and development

 Sourcing new products

 Approval of secondary suppliers

 Supplier quality control

 Benchmarking on performance

 Field service systems

 Examine management accounts from the franchisees on a monthly basis

 Communication: initiatives as specified

 Systems development

 Approval of local marketing initiatives

Franchise information:

Establishment cost (range): Standard store

Recommended Working Capital:
R 650 000 

This will not be paid over to us but needs to be reflected in your bank account 

Upfront Fee:
R 200 000 to secure your area/zone 

Total Investment Amount: 

R6 533 900

Management service fee/Royalty:

Marketing 

Areas available