Franchise Opportunity

WWW.1800wheelchair.com, the leading US on-line mobility retailer has launched into Europe, initially by replicating it’s market leading position in the UK. The UK business, which has the rights to the European franchise, is now seeking JV corporate partners to rapidly launch its business overseas. Its internet retail operations have become the ‘category killer’ in on-line wheelchair retailing.

The successful European businesses will have deep product knowledge of their respective mobility markets. They may already have retail or distribution capability, and buying expertise, but will be looking for the opportunity to dominate the on-line channel. They may or may not have eCommerce expertise or existing sites.

The UK business will licence the technology and train the European business in all aspects of on-line retailing. The European franchise will benefit from the creation of a global brand and the associated, rapid, development of high page rankings.

www.1800wheelchair.co.uk is aiming to open in all major European countries over the next 3 years.

The history so far

1997: 1-800-wheelchair opens with a clear mission: to be a one-stop, full service medical supply company (DME).

2000: 1-800-Wheelchair.com expanded their presence by launching their website, www.1800wheelchair.com. 1800Wheelchair.com was the first on-line medical supply company of its kind; allowing customer to research and purchase medical supplies - all from the comfort of their home or office while maintaining a one-on-one customer service experience.

2004: 1800wheelchair.com achieves over $5m sales

2006: 1800wheelchair.co.uk launches in the UK, rapidly replicating the US success

2007: 1800wheelchair.co.uk seeks the creation of a Global brand by expanding into Europe through a single business partner in every major European country.

Next Steps

If you are interested in knowing more, please contact our CEO - Mr Stephen Harpin in the first instance by email:

stephen.harpin@keepable.co.uk