Type Franchise Website www.queensspyshop.com | Industry Electronic security | |
Founded 1998; 19 years ago (1998) in Brisbane, Australia | ||
OzSpy is an Australian franchise chain specialising in electronic security. OzSpy has 10 stores throughout Australia, particularly in capital cities. In 2014, OzSpy was the largest electronic security franchise chain in the country.
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History
OzSpy started with a single store in Brisbane in 1998 and was an immediate success. It was the first store in Australia to make available to the general public surveillance devices of the type previously used only by the military, law enforcement and private investigators.
In 2003 OzSpy was franchised and has had a slow and steady growth, the group now has 10 stores and continues to expand by franchising the business model throughout Australia. The franchise administration office and warehouse is located on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
In 2007 OzSpy expanded to New Zealand, but withdrew soon after primarily due to lack of sales and distribution issues.
OzSpy founders Craig Mitchell and John Vlamis 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. Expanded to New York called the Queens Spy Shop.