WHY DIGIT? | IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Digit Fleet Management Solutions

An evolving vehicle tracking system - and a unique business model that's been a success from day one!

Digit has notched up more than 14 years in business, built an impressive network of over 115 active franchise operations across South Africa and plan to double this capacity in the next five years.
“Digit caters for fleet owners who want more control over their business vehicles and drivers, whilst improving their efficiency and customer service. Digit is a one stop solution for anyone who owns vehicles which they do not drive themselves. Our system includes forensic tracking, diesel monitoring and on-board camera solutions – there is nothing more a fleet owner would want”, says Lee Bester, Franchise Development (HQ). “It is the only vehicle tracking and fleet management service provider of its kind and size in South Africa that offers services to its clients through independently owned branches, with the franchisor only acting as the supplier of the technology”.
Today, GPS and cellular communications form part of everyday life, so understanding the basis of the technology employed by Digit is not rocket science, but it is the advanced features they offer that place them at the forefront of this ever-developing technology.

The Product

Digit Fleet and Fuel Management provide a full spectrum of digital solutions for the logistics, trucking and consumer market to reduce loss or mitigate risk. Digit’s high-end technology offers superb quality hardware ranging from Mobile DVR systems to allow video recording and live streaming of vehicles, drivers and occupants.
The product range has also been extended to include the renowned DFuel system which is a comprehensive fuel measuring solution that monitors fuel levels in vehicles and storage facilities, to control and reduce fuel theft. It is capable of reporting fuel levels live, 24 hours a day, with updates arriving at your desktop within mere seconds after being measured.

The franchise

The cost of turnkey franchise starts at R450 000 excluding Vat. No royalties, marketing fees or management fees are payable. This investment includes: The right to use and operate under the Digit brand and concept; access to intellectual property and information; full owner and staff training and on-going training content; initial legal costs; full Digit vehicle branding for two vehicles; a fully operational website and email domain; a laptop; a marketing kit including two sets of business cards and various items of apparel and collateral; a standard tool kit and start-up stock. Investors should make provision for working capital of approximately R50 000–R100 000. Simple formulas are provided which assist in calculating the viability of the business plan.
Franchisees procure products from Digicell (HQ) and re-sell them together with installation and support to their customers. Franchisees benefit from recurring income which means a deal made today remains lucrative for many years to come.

Training and support on offer

Heading up the training and dealer development department, Lee Bester prides himself on the high level of training and support offered. Over the last 14 years, Digit has perfected the start-up process for opening a new branch. Digit HQ capitalises on their experiences and lessons learned to fast track franchisees to the required momentum, to enjoy the returns on their investment.
With only a few days’ training new franchisees can hit the ground running. Digit fundamentally is a very easy business to start up and succeed in, if you follow the proven training and guidance given. Like any other business, it requires hard work and perseverance, but the rewards are exciting and long lasting.
Franchisees benefit from a skilled management team that offers hands-on assistance and support, excellent financial discipline, critical thinking, creativity, industry expertise and a strong desire to help others succeed.
To further assist dealers in building their business,
lead-generating systems are in place to identify customers by area.

Are you our next franchisee?

Potential franchisees should be hungry and passionate about building a successful business.
The Digit franchise is perfect for entrepreneurial-minded individuals that have an interest in the automotive industry and a fair grasp of current technology with a desire to stay ahead.
The ability to go out and build relationships to local clients in your area will be the key to your success.

Looking into the future

Clearly, this is a business that has a solid future ahead. Digit continues to evolve, to keep up with changing trends and market developments.
Digit intends to introduce five more independent products and is extending its’ marketing efforts to grow the brand and customer base. It plans to increase its’ server and IT infrastructure with more than R10m investment in the next 12 months alone.
Multiple mini-training conferences will be hosted in each province to launch new products, to assist with development, and to help grow each branch.
Digit also plans to expand into the rest of Africa and beyond, and to offer Master License opportunities in East and West Africa. “There are opportunities for anyone who has the appetite for a new and rewarding challenge and we welcome anyone wishing to enjoy the opportunities at hand,” says Bester.
“The economic climate in South Africa has undergone a massive shift in the past six months. One should not look at the situation and assume that all is bad, because if everything stays the same, then nothing changes. Opportunities don’t appear out of nowhere, you have to create them and then use them the best you can,” ends Digicell founder and CEO Rordon Cowley.

WORK FROM ANYWHERE.

Digit is the first vehicle tracking company of it’s size and installation base to offer investors 100% independent ownership.