Click here to read an article written by Gavin Culmsee, Bedshed's Chief operating officer, originally published on smh.com.au

Perth-based RAREcreativethinking has won the lucrative national account for specialist bedding franchise, Bedshed, from incumbent Gatecrasher following a three-way pitch.

It is estimated there were over 1000 business format franchise systems operating in Australia in 2010 (Franchising Australia 2010 Survey).

Bedshed recognised it could be a real challenge for industry newcomers to objectively consider the options, which led them to develop Australia’s first easy-to-use franchise calculator tool.

5 December 2011: Expanding specialist bedding franchise, Bedshed is seeking a local entrepreneur to join its fast growing business and open Brisbane's third Bedshed store.

Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Culmsee said the company was currently seeking a southeast Queensland site which would offer exceptional potential for a new franchisee.

2 November 2011: Expanding specialist bedding franchise, Bedshed is seeking a local entrepreneur to join the fast growing business and open the first Tasmanian stores in Launceston and Hobart.

Bedshed is currently implementing a measured strategy to expand its presence on the east coast of Australia. Our focus is on expansion through attracting new franchisees and maintaining and growing the profitability of our company owned stores.

West Australian specialist bedding franchise, Bedshed, has weathered the storm of the global financial crisis and is set for further expansion.

Bedshed has a dual focus on maintaining and growing the profitability of company owned stores as well as attracting new franchisees.