Family tradition and success: Matthias Aumayr and his kitchen studio in Linz

Family tradition and success: Matthias Aumayr and his kitchen studio in Linz

In 2006, the Olina kitchen studio in Linz-Leonding experienced considerable success when founders Christian Aumayr and his partner Thomas Krejan had over 100 kitchens sold after 20 months. This flourishing business not only inspired the two entrepreneurs, but also influenced Christian Aumayr's son Matthias, who worked as a sporting goods seller at that time. Matthias has many successes in his career as an outstanding runner and duathlete, which certainly also benefited him in his job.

Today, almost ten years later, Matthias Aumayr himself is the managing director of his own kitchen studio in Linz and reflects his family's legacy. "I am probably hereditary," said Aumayr, who steps into his father's footsteps and leads his own kitchen studio. His vocational training included an apprenticeship as a carpenter and industrial clerk, followed by a colleague for interior design.

The creation of your own kitchen studio

The transition from the employee work to his own studio began in 2012 when Matthias was responsible for the sale and planning in his father's kitchen studio. "Here I got my finishing touches in almost three years," he explains. In the end, this led to the decision to open their own studio, which was officially opened on May 28, 2015 in Linz. according to information from www.wko.at offers tailor-made kitchens for high demands and is enjoying growing popularity.

The Olina franchise system, founded in 1997 by Wolfgang Allgäuer, has grown sharply since then and now has 22 franchisees in Austria and South Tyrol. Aumayr adds: "In May a new furniture store with an Olina kitchen studio in Horn opened." Other locations are planned, whereby high selection criteria apply.

advantages of the franchise system

Matthias Aumayr reports on the advantages of the Olina franchise system: "We offer comprehensive entrepreneurial advice and benefit from a strong marketing appearance." His experiences show that belonging to a community of franchisees in the industry is significant. "This enables us to offer individual planning and implementation options in an excellent price-performance package," he explains pride.

The exact costs for the franchise entry varyed from companies to take, although Aumayr cannot be seen in the cards. For those interested, however, a license fee of four percent of the monthly turnover and an entry fee of 15,000 euros is given on the franchise exchange of the start -up service of the Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, Aumayr indicates the importance of the location. "The choice of a suitable location with good visibility, transport links and parking spaces is extremely important." In addition, Olina offers support from coaching, training and regional and competitive protection for prospective franchisees.

The positive experience with the consulting services of the Chamber of Commerce is unmistakable for Aumayr. "I was very well advised and provided with information material." This helped him to keep the bureaucratic effort low and to quickly go through all the necessary official paths.

For others who want to get into the world of franchising, Aumayr gives valuable tips. His message is clear: "The franchise model enables young entrepreneurs to start an optimal start." The support and the associated security give new entrepreneurs to trust quickly.