OzSpy

OzSpy
Company type	Franchise
Industry	Electronic security
Founded	1998; 26 years ago in Brisbane, Australia
Website	www.ozspy.com.au

OzSpy is an Australian franchise chain specialising in electronic security. OzSpy has 10 stores throughout Australia, particularly in capital cities.

History

John Vlamis and Craig Mitchell founded the company in 1998, and began offering franchises in 2003.In 2007 OzSpy expanded to New Zealand, but withdrew soon after primarily due to lack of sales and distribution issues. The group now has 10 stores. The franchise administration office and warehouse is located on Queensland's Gold Coast.

It was the first store in Australia to make available to the general public surveillance devices of the type previously used only by private investigators.

In 2018 OzSpy introduced the mobile franchise offer allowing more flexibility and giving people the opportunity to work from home.

In 2018 OzSpy split the online stores into two separate entities to properly cater for both sides of the business and the new mobile division.

Concept

OzSpy founder Craig Mitchell initially based the concept on Spy Shops commonly found in the United States, and adapted it to suit the Australian market. By adding a full range of commercial security products and services that caters to the needs of business and industry they positioned stores and business model to meet the security needs of a nation experiencing an increase in crime.

Stores

OzSpy stores can be found in Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia. The stores have a strong capital city emphasis with most outlets located in metropolitan areas. There are also mobile franchises that provide a low cost entry into the market.^{[citation needed]}

References

MILLER, NICK (26 September 2006). "I spy a booming business in keeping an eye on the watchers". The Age. The Age September 26, 2006
"OzSpy continues expansion in VIC". Franchising. Retrieved 9 March 2014. Franchising 23 May 2011
Bayfield, Jessica (19 July 2011). "Slacks Creek spy shop hosts open day". Courier Mail. Courier Mail July 19, 2011
Security franchise slashes fees by $50k as industry struggles Startupsmart Monday, 17 October 2011
OzSpy relaunches website Retail-Biz 28 October 2011
Michael, Katina (2011). The social and behavioural implications of location-based services. University of Wollongong.
Tin, Jason (16 June 2012). "Bikies sweeping for police bugs". The Courier Mail.
Stowe, Sarah. "OzSpy adds interactive website for potential franchisees". franchise.net.au. Franchising. Retrieved 9 March 2014. Franchise 26 July 2012
Stowe, Sarah (28 October 2015). "Retail sales boost for OzSpy franchise chain". franchise.net.au. Franchising. Franchising 13 Feb 2013
OzSpy adds online store for mobile customerStowe, Sarah. "Reporter". franchise.net.au. Franchising. Retrieved 9 March 2014. Franchising 10 February 2014
OzSpy’s flat pack store fit out here to stayCarter, Brea. "Reporter". franchise.net.au. Franchising. Retrieved 9 March 2014. Franchising 18 Feb 2014
[1]Buckley, Danielle. "Club given security boost after string of robberies". couriermail.com.au. Courier Mail. Retrieved 2 October 2018. Courier Mail October 2 2018
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