Chart Your Own Course as a Franchisee with GoBoat
Be part of our story.
At GoBoat, we make Australia's waterways more accessible in a safe, fun, and eco-friendly way.
Coming onboard as a GoBoat franchisee is the perfect opportunity to combine your passion for delivering exceptional and memorable customer experiences, and your desire for the freedom and flexibility of running your own business.
Our values
We're all about safety, fun and sustainability on the water, and these values guide all our operations.
For many of our customers, coming onboard a GoBoat is their first boating experience, so getting the balance between safety and fun just right is critical.
Caring for our waterways is also at the heart of what we do, from using sustainable materials in our boat manufacturing to facilitating regular waterway clean ups. And of course, all our boats are 100% electric-powered!
Be your own captain!
As a GoBoat franchisee, you'll be part of a network of like-minded operators and managers who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences - and having fun while doing it!
If you enjoy spending time outdoors or on the water, love being your own boss, and are excited about the opportunity to connect with others who share your passions, a GoBoat franchise could be the perfect fit for you.
Our custom picnic boats are designed in Europe, made in Australia, and powered by state-of-the-art electric motors for an environmentally responsible experience.
How we support you
Revenue
As a franchisee, it's important to know where your revenue comes from and how your location continues to attract customers. Lucky for you, we can show you exactly how.
You'll have multiple different revenue streams, including:
- General bookings
- Group bookings
- Seasonal promotions
- Private events
- Merchandise sales
- and more!
You'll also have access to our established domestic and international distribution partner network, including the likes of Big Red Group, Klook and GetYourGuide.
Marketing
All marketing investment goes back into the company. We offer:
- Social media content and guidance
- Frequent marketing programs and collateral development
- Support to build local partnerships and collaborations
Investment in process
These processes make running your franchise much easier. As your franchise partner, we want to support you and make the day-to-day operation of your business as simple and effective as possible. When you succeed, we succeed - so we have the following systems in place to help make that happen:
- Custom end-to-end booking system
- Network benchmarking to assist franchisee performance
- Business Intelligence (BI) reports delivered daily to franchisees and franchisors
- Franchisee intranet with resources and marketing materials available 24/7
- Automated messaging services to database
Location
There are opportunities to open a GoBoat location throughout Australia, including both new and established sites. If you have an existing location in mind, we can assist you with negotiating a lease that suits your operation. If you are flexible on location, we can connect you with one of our existing opportunities or help you find the perfect new space!
Current GoBoat locations include:
- QLD | Brisbane (Breakfast Creek)
- QLD | Gold Coast (Isle of Capri)
- NSW | Sydney (Cabarita Point)
- NSW | Sydney (The Spit, Mosman)
- NSW | Sydney (Akuna Bay)
- ACT | Canberra (Kingston)
- VIC | Melbourne CBD
For new franchise opportunities, please contact: ahoy@goboat.com.au
Support
We know that there are many steps involved in starting a new business, and we're here to support all of our new franchisees. We'll support you with:
- Finding a location and leasing options
- Staff recruitment
- Training (for both yourself and your team)
- Opening plan and marketing activities
- Reporting on activity, with automated reporting and benchmarking