Mount Maunganui

Price: By Negotiation

Guthrie Bowron is New Zealand’s trusted home decorating specialist, helping Kiwis refresh and transform their homes with expert advice and a true “one-stop decorating shop” offer. Proudly locally owned and operated, Guthrie Bowron has been a trusted NZ brand since 1896.

This is a rare first-in-20-years opportunity to purchase Guthrie Bowron Mount Maunganui – an established, well-presented business.

Guthrie Bowron Mount Maunganui serves one of New Zealand’s most desirable and fast-growing coastal catchments, including Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and the wider Tauranga area. The business is well positioned to benefit from ongoing housing growth, strong renovation activity and a steady flow of “refresh and improve” projects that are a constant in lifestyle regions.

Why this opportunity stands out
– Positioned within one of New Zealand’s strongest lifestyle and housing growth corridors, servicing an affluent coastal catchment spanning Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and greater Tauranga.
– High-profile retail and trade location with convenient access and customer parking.
– Established locally owned business, operated by the current franchisees since 2007.
– Well-invested store and showroom, featuring up-to-date displays, sample libraries, merchandising tools and chattels to brand standard.
– Proven performance across core categories, reflecting the strength of the Guthrie Bowron model and brand positioning.

Opportunities for growth
A motivated owner-operator has clear levers to grow performance, including:
• Category development and lifting retail categories relative to historical performance
• Targeted investment in people and capability to improve conversion and average sale
• Premises strategy options – relocate and/or expand – subject to franchisor approval

A key strength of the Guthrie Bowron model is the depth of franchisor support behind each store. Franchisees benefit from proven systems, national brand strength, merchandising and promotional programmes, training, and an efficient supply chain – enabling owner-operators to focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences and building strong local trade relationships.

Like the Mount Maunganui owners, many Guthrie Bowron franchisees have stayed with the brand for extended periods, reflecting the system’s ability to adapt, evolve and support sustainable business ownership over time. That loyalty isn’t just a number – it’s a signal of a franchise network that works, and a culture of mutual trust and long-term success.

Confidential financial and detailed business information will be provided to qualified parties following completion of a confidentiality agreement.