Cavalier Homes is a 100% Australian-owned new-home building franchise group created by builders for builders. The model is designed for licensed builders who want to increase sales, access stronger supplier pricing, reduce administrative pressure and operate with proven systems covering the complete customer journey from initial enquiry to final handover.
As a Cavalier Homes franchisee, you receive access to an exclusive local territory, more than 170 professionally prepared home designs, national and local marketing support, lead-generation campaigns, supplier agreements, estimating technology, construction-management platforms and hands-on business mentoring.
Rather than building every part of your business infrastructure independently, you step into an established model designed to help you win more work, manage projects efficiently and scale with greater confidence.
A Business Model Built for Licensed Builders
Cavalier Homes Franchise opportunity has been designed for licensed builders who already understand how to manage residential construction projects and now want the brand, marketing, systems and support required to build a larger and more efficient business.
The franchisee remains responsible for operating the local building company, managing construction delivery and complying with all relevant builder-licensing, insurance, safety and regulatory requirements.
Cavalier supports that builder with the tools required to:
- Generate and manage sales leads
- Produce accurate pricing and estimates
- Present house and land packages
- Assess building sites
- Coordinate pre-construction
- Manage suppliers and subcontractors
- Schedule building activity
- Control costs and margins
- Manage customer communication
- Promote the completed homes
- Grow the local brand
Why Choose Cavalier Homes?
- 100% Australian Owned and Operated
- Exclusive Local Territory
- More Than 170 Home Designs
- $20,000 Marketing Kickstarter
- Realestate.com.au Exposure
- National Supplier Agreements
- Technology that manages sales, estimating, accounting to project management
Who Is the Cavalier Homes Opportunity Suited To?
Cavalier Homes is seeking experienced, licensed builders rather than passive investors.
The successful franchisee will combine building expertise with a growth-focused business mindset.
Training and Ongoing Support
Two-Day Head Office Induction
New franchisees complete an intensive two-day induction at Cavalier Homes’ head office in Shepparton, Victoria.
The induction covers areas such as:
- Business structure
- Pricing
- Estimating
- Sales
- Marketing
- Cavalier systems
- Operational procedures
- Franchise expectations
Sales and Customer Training
- Respond to incoming enquiries
- Present house designs
- Explain building options
- Develop house and land packages
- Follow the Cavalier sales process
- Manage customer objections
- Progress leads through the pipeline
- Convert qualified enquiries into contracts
Financial and Business Planning
- Forecasting
- Tax planning
- Compliance
- Cost control
- Business planning
- Cash-flow awareness
- Profitability
Construction and Safety Compliance
Training is provided to support compliance with current construction safety and occupational health and safety obligations.
The franchisee remains responsible for ensuring that all local operations, employees, sites and contractors meet the relevant legal, licence, insurance and safety requirements.
One-to-One Business Coaching
Franchisees receive ongoing access to management mentoring and business coaching.
Support can include:
- Sales reviews
- Marketing planning
- Lead conversion
- Systems implementation
- Operational improvement
- Business-growth planning
- Local market strategy
- Supplier relationships
National Marketing Manager
Each franchisee receives direct support from the National Marketing Manager to plan and implement local marketing.
This includes support with:
- Campaign strategy
- Media selection
- Social media
- Local digital advertising
- Photography and videography
- Display-home launches
- House and land promotion
- Marketing collateral
- Lead generation
Quarterly Webinars and Annual Franchise Forum
Cavalier provides ongoing education through quarterly webinars and its annual franchise forum.
The annual forum allows franchisees to:
- Share business insights
- Review market developments
- Learn from industry specialists
- Discuss systems and supplier opportunities
- Build relationships across the network
- Celebrate franchisee performance
Included Technology Offers
- Three months of complimentary Constructor access
- Three months of complimentary Canibuild access
- Evolve access for the first three builds
- HubSpot Sales Hub Free
- Business email, cloud-storage and security systems
- Access to Cavalier’s website and lead-management infrastructure
Available Territories
Cavalier Homes offers selected exclusive franchise territories across Australia.
The exact available locations are not listed publicly on the recruitment page and should be confirmed directly with Cavalier Homes during the enquiry and application process.
Each territory is assessed according to local housing demand, population, development activity, existing network coverage and the applicant’s ability to service the market.
Cavalier Homes Financial Data
The figures below are based on the supplied Cavalier Homes Franchise Cost Schedule and franchise information pack.
The $37,000 + GST fee is the franchise buy-in. It should not be presented as the total capital required to establish and operate the complete local building business.
Additional costs associated with premises, staffing, display homes, insurance, licences, software, working capital and construction operations will depend on the franchisee’s existing business and local strategy.
| Title | Information |
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Initial Franchise Buy-In: |
$37,000 plus GST |
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Payment Option: |
Flexible six-month payment option available |
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Royalty: |
2.5% of the contract value plus GST, payable once the site has started |
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Marketing Contribution: |
1% of the contract value plus GST |
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Local Marketing Allocation: |
0.5% accumulates in the franchisee’s local marketing account |
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National Marketing Allocation: |
0.5% contributes to the national marketing fund |
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Marketing Kick starter: |
$20,000 marketing budget for new franchisees |
Important Financial Disclaimer
The number of homes built, contract values, supplier savings, sales results and profitability will depend on factors such as:
- Territory
- Housing demand
- The franchisee’s experience
- Sales conversion
- Staffing
- Subcontractor availability
- Pricing
- Construction costs
- Customer demand
- Cash-flow management
- Marketing activity
- Operating efficiency
The examples and franchisee results used in marketing materials are not guarantees that a new franchisee will achieve the same outcome.
With the marketing and business support we’ve received since joining Cavalier 18 months ago, we’ve achieved $10 million in sales. The systems have helped streamline our sales, helping us convert more inquiries into contracts. Having hands-on marketing support has helped us gain traction far faster than we could on our own.
Engaging Cavalier’s marketing team was such a positive step for the business. With a clear strategy, a structured calendar and expert execution, we maximised our budget, enhanced our digital presence and saw real results. It allowed us to focus on building while marketing generated quality leads and strengthened our local brand.
When Todd came to me and suggested we buy into the franchise, I must admit, I was a little hesitant. But I can’t fault Cavalier and the tools they have given us, as well as the feeling of never being alone.
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