The Leather Doctor provides professional leather cleaning and repair services across the Middle East for B2B and B2C clients. The Leather Doctor restores damaged and worn leather using high quality eco-friendly products and processes.

The company has a growing presence of service centers in the Middle East since establishing itself here in 2011. Founded in Australia almost 25 years ago, the company has worked in close collaboration with global furniture manufacturers, retailers and leather producers to hone the craft of cleaning, restoring and caring for fine leather products.

The Leather Doctor has through research and development, created cleaning solutions that are gentle enough to protect your leather but strong enough to remove the toughest of stains. Through trained craftsmen, modern stitching machines, and colour restoration techniques, The Leather Doctor can breathe new life into most leather products.

The size of a typical The Leather Doctor unit is between 1200 sq. feet and 1700 sq. feet. The Leather Doctor serves multicultural middle to high-end income B2C customers and corporate customers such as 5 star hotels, airports, airline companies and wherever leather is used in interiors. In addition to carrying out work in their facilities, jobs can also be done onsite in areas where removal of furniture is not possible.

The size of a typical THE LEATHER DOCTOR unit is between 1200 sq. feet and 1700 sq. feet. THE LEATHER DOCTOR serves multicultural middle to high-end income customers.

The initial franchise fee for an Individual franchise unit is starting from US$30,000.00 (AED 110,000)

The initial investment for an individual unit ranges from AED 400,000AED to AED 700,000AED (This includes Franchise Fee, Training, 6 Months Rent, Working Capital and Others. The initial investment estimates are based on UAE units and as mentioned is only and estimation.

The continuing services, or “royalty fee,” is 8% of your gross sales (excluding taxes before discounts) and is paid monthly. This fee entitles you to use THE LEATHER DOCTOR service mark, use of distinctive system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development and counseling, and other benefits that come with being a THE LEATHER DOCTOR franchisee.

THE LEATHER DOCTOR may grant an exclusive territory for a minimum of 3 units or as agreed upon on a case-by-case basis for a particular geographical location and its projected capacity. In the case of an Individual agreement, there will be a minimum radius to prevent cannibalization between units.

THE LEATHER DOCTOR name and reputation is an important part of our business. Franchisee will spend at least 3% of your gross sales per month on local advertising. In addition, Franchisee will be required to contribute 2% of their gross sales to international marketing funds.

Initial assistance provided by THE LEATHER DOCTOR will include the following franchisee training programs:

Phase I — Training provided at a location designated by franchisor: THE LEATHER DOCTOR’s management will provide franchisees with approximately Ten (10) days of initial training at headquarters or at a location designated by the THE LEATHER DOCTOR’s management, beginning approximately 6 to 9 weeks before the franchisee is scheduled to open for business. Phase I Instruction will pertain to administrative, operational, and sales/marketing matters; it will also include a liberal amount of on-the-job training. This training will be provided for the franchisee and Two (2) to Three (3) designated attendees.

Phase II — Training provided at the franchisee’s location: On-site training typically takes place when the franchisee commences operations. Experienced trainers from THE LEATHER DOCTOR will provide on-site training for a period of Five (5) days to assist the franchisee in the commencement of operations.

The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is 5 years from the date the Franchise Agreement is signed. The franchise is renewable for 4 additional terms of 5 years, for a total of 25 years providing you have complied with the provisions of the Franchise Agreement.

Operational Support – THE LEATHER DOCTOR Management will provide ongoing training and support in many areas critical to the success of the franchisee’s business, including unit operations and maintenance, customer-service techniques, product/equipment ordering, suggested pricing guidelines, quality standards and administrative procedures.

Site Selection – Prior to approving a site for THE LEATHER DOCTOR unit, the Management will provide franchisees with clear guidelines for a suitable location. THE LEATHER DOCTOR requires franchisees to follow these instructions to ensure that an appropriate site is located.

Marketing Support – THE LEATHER DOCTOR coordinates development of advertising materials and strategies for the benefit of all members of the franchise network. It also provides franchisees with consumer marketing plans and materials for use at the local or regional level, and retains the right to approve all local advertising materials that the franchisee chooses to develop.

Purchasing – THE LEATHER DOCTOR Management or its affiliate will negotiate quantity discounts on behalf of all its members, passing some or all of these savings on to the franchisees.

Accounting/Audit/Legal – Reporting directly to administration, this department is responsible for the financial and legal oversight of franchisees.

Internal Support – The functional areas of training, purchasing, franchisee communications, and research and development are typically included in such a department.

Ongoing Research and Development – THE LEATHER DOCTOR continues to research methods and techniques for franchise operations (including purchasing and promotional schemes) that enhance unit-level profitability.

Overall Program Oversight – THE LEATHER DOCTOR Management will provide the overall coordination and planning for the entire franchise system.