A COOPERATIVE APPROACH TO OWNERSHIP

You bring the passion.
We provide the community.

The technology to run your business, a trusted brand that grows stronger with every partner, and a network of owners learning and growing together. Focus on the work you love, with a community beside you every step of the way.

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Two business owners in Cody Mobile uniforms beside a branded van. Build your own local service business. Independent owners. One strong community.

What you get

  • Collective brand buildingYou’re not building a reputation alone. Every partner, every wrapped van and every happy customer strengthens the Cody Mobile name. The work you do lifts the whole community, and theirs lifts you.
  • The technology to run your businessBooking, payments, repeat-sales reminders and referrals — the tools to keep the business side running, so you can focus on your craft.
  • A community of owners in your cornerSkilled people who understand the work, meeting regularly to share what’s working, solve problems and keep each other motivated.

More support for your own business.

  • The Cody Mobile brandBuild recognition together under a shared brand, backed by the work and reputation of fellow service business partners.
  • An exclusive territoryYour buy-in secures rights to a territory of up to 250,000 people for your service. In smaller markets, you can run two service divisions to build a viable territory.
  • A professional website + built-in marketingYou’re not chasing leads from scratch.
  • Fellow owners in your cornerConnect with service business partners by video every two weeks. Share practical advice, work through challenges, and learn from one another’s experience.
  • Optional mentoring & trainingReach out to any partner in the network and arrange training directly with them, on terms you agree together.
  • Business mentorship through New VenturesFor the non-trade side of running your division.
  • Cross-referrals between divisionsA happy window cleaning customer becomes a warm lead for auto detailing, lawn care, and more. Partners earn 10% on business they refer to one another.
  • Resellable equityBuild value in your territory over time, and sell it to a vetted incoming partner when you’re ready to move on.

What You Need

  • A Mercedes Sprinter or Ford TransitA large cargo van for your division.
  • A Cody Mobile van wrapWe provide the artwork and design. You handle the install.
  • A genuine passion for your serviceWe bring the business side. You bring the craft.
Brian standing beside his Cody Mobile Auto Detailing van

MEET AN EARLY FOUNDER

Since 2013.
Still loving the work.

Brian has been operating Cody Mobile Auto Detailing since 2013. He left a stressful corporate job to build a business doing work he enjoys — and he’s never looked back.

He still loves what he does and is proud to have been an early founder of the Cody Mobile partner network.

Read our story

PART OF OUR STORY

A closer look at Cody Mobile.

Visitors meeting the Cody Mobile team beside a branded service van at an exhibition
Connecting with future owners and sharing the Cody Mobile vision.
Inside a Cody Mobile van, showing a built-in desk, computer, storage drawers and detailing supplies
A look inside the mobile workspace.
Cody Mobile van on display at an exhibition, with its rear doors open and original promotional banners
Sharing the original Cody Mobile vision at an exhibition.

Your business. A partner community behind you.

You don’t have to build a business by yourself. Our partner community brings together people who understand the everyday challenges of ownership. Learn from one another, build relationships and keep each other motivated. Video meetings every two weeks give partners a regular place to connect, share what’s working and work through challenges together.

  • Video meetings every two weeksCome together to share wins, talk through challenges and learn from partners across service businesses.
  • Learning and motivationExchange practical ideas, encourage one another and find fresh motivation in the progress of fellow partners.
  • A shared brand and networkBuild visibility through the Cody Mobile brand and relationships across the partner community. Get to know the people you can learn from and refer customers to.
  • 80% attendanceRequired to remain eligible for community pool payouts.
  • Recognising community buildersThe community pool rewards eligible partners for what they have helped build over time and the experience, guidance and mentoring they share with new and existing owners.
  • Referral bonus10% when you send business to a fellow partner.
  • Territory resaleWhen you’re ready to exit, sell your territory to a new, vetted partner rather than walking away from what you’ve built.

FOUR BUSINESS MODELS. A BIGGER VISION.

A community built to grow.

Start your division in one of our four services today: auto detailing, window cleaning and exterior care, lawn and garden care, or handyman services.

Coming soon: More services are on the way as the right partners join us, including mobile screen repair, pet grooming, pest control, HVAC and furnace services, graffiti removal, pool service, upholstery and furniture repair, plumbing, and electrical. Don’t see your trade? Tell us about it — the community grows with the people who join it.

OWNERSHIP, EXPLAINED

Your partner questions, answered.

A shared brand. No royalties. A partner community learning and growing together. Get to know the costs, support and responsibilities before you take the next step.

The owner-to-owner model

What is the Cody Mobile partner model?

It is a partner community for people building service-based businesses. Partners operate their own divisions while sharing the Cody Mobile brand, networking, exchanging practical experience and motivating one another. Video meetings every two weeks help everyone stay connected, learn and grow together. Built by owners. Supported by owners.

How does this differ from a traditional franchise offer?

The focus is ownership and cooperation, with a fixed five-year territory and brand licence fee, no royalties and no per-job company fees. Partners support one another through community meetings, referrals and optional mentoring.

What does “cooperative” mean here?

It describes how partners work together: sharing experience, referring customers and contributing to a community pool that benefits eligible partners. The written agreement sets out the ownership, rights and responsibilities of the arrangement.

What does “built by owners, supported by owners” mean?

You can learn from people running service businesses themselves. Community meetings create space to discuss customer service, day-to-day challenges and ideas that other owners have put into practice.

Am I applying for a job?

No. This is an opportunity to operate a local service division as a business owner. Your application starts a discussion about the service, territory and support that fit your plans.

Costs and the community pool

What does a territory cost?

The published territory fee is $8,600 every five years. It covers the brand licence, agreed territory rights and technology platform. Review the written terms and any applicable taxes before committing.

Do I pay royalties or a fee on every job?

No. The current model has no royalties and no per-job company fees. The territory fee and the separate community contribution are explained on this page.

Is $8,600 my entire startup budget?

No. Plan separately for your van, wrap installation, tools, supplies and normal operating expenses. What you need depends on your division and what you already own.

What is the $100 monthly contribution?

The $100 monthly community fee goes entirely into the Partner Community Pool. Its purpose is to recognise and reward partners who have helped build the Cody Mobile community over time, along with the experience, guidance and mentoring they bring to new and existing owners. None goes to the company. Distributions follow the programme’s tenure and participation rules.

Why does the community pool recognise longer-standing partners?

Longer-standing partners have helped shape the community that others join. The pool recognises what they have contributed over time and the practical experience they continue to share. It supports a culture of owners helping owners, where new and existing partners can learn from people who have been doing the work.

Does the community fee include all mentoring and training?

The contribution recognises community building and the experience and guidance partners share through ongoing participation. Specific hands-on training or individual mentoring can still be arranged directly with another partner on agreed terms. The fee does not automatically include every type of training or a set number of coaching hours.

How do community pool payouts work?

Partners contribute from day one, but new partners do not receive payouts immediately. Eligibility requires attendance at at least 80% of community meetings. Tenure affects the share, and founding partners retain additional weighting while active. The payout table on our How the Community Pool Works page is an example only, not a forecast or guaranteed income. Actual payouts may be higher, lower or zero, depending on partner numbers, contributions received, eligibility, the mix of partner tenures and the distribution rules. It illustrates how sustained contributions to building and supporting Cody Mobile may be rewarded as the partner community grows; it does not promise growth or increasing payouts.

Territories and ownership

What does an exclusive territory include?

The published offer provides territory rights for your selected service, covering up to 250,000 people. Your specific boundaries and rights need to be defined in the written agreement.

Can another Cody Mobile service operate in my area?

Territory rights relate to your service division. Other divisions can serve the same community, creating opportunities to refer customers between services.

Can this work in a smaller community?

The model allows two service divisions in smaller markets to help build a viable territory. We will discuss the local opportunity and your capacity before agreeing on a plan.

Can I sell my territory later?

The model allows resale to a vetted incoming partner. The transfer process and conditions are set out in the agreement; a future sale price or buyer is not guaranteed.

What happens if it’s not working out for me as a partner?

That’s okay. This model is built to give you the freedom to find out whether it works for you. Simply let us know you’d like to leave. Once the Cody Mobile branding has been removed from your vehicle, we’ll refund the unused portion of the $8,600 you paid for your five-year term. We calculate the refund by dividing $8,600 by 60 months, then multiplying that amount by the number of months remaining. For example, with 30 months remaining, your refund would be $4,300. There is no non-compete obligation: you’re free to continue operating your own business or pursue whatever comes next. We want partners to stay because the model works for them. It has to work for you to work for everyone.

What happens at the end of five years?

The current published fee is $8,600 every five years. Confirm the renewal process, future pricing provisions and continuation terms in your agreement before joining.

Support, referrals and growth

What support comes with the brand?

The offer includes the Cody Mobile brand, technology platform, a professional website and marketing support, plus a partner community for shared learning, networking and peer-to-peer motivation. The scope of support is reviewed with you before you join.

How often do partners meet?

Partners meet by video every two weeks to exchange ideas, share wins, work through challenges and encourage one another across service businesses. Attendance also affects eligibility for community pool payouts.

Is hands-on training available?

Optional mentoring and training can be arranged directly with another partner on terms you agree together. Do not assume every type of trade training is included in the territory fee.

Can I get help with the business side?

Business mentorship through New Ventures is part of the support described in the programme. Discuss your needs and the scope of that support when exploring the opportunity.

How do referrals work, and are customers guaranteed?

Partners earn 10% on business referred to one another under the programme. Confirm the tracking and payment details in your agreement. Referrals and marketing support can help build business, but they do not guarantee customers, revenue or profit.

Getting started

Which service divisions can I apply for?

Auto detailing, window cleaning and exterior care, lawn and garden care, or handyman services. Availability depends on the division and the territory you want to serve.

Will Cody Mobile add more service businesses?

Yes. Our current focus is auto detailing, window cleaning and exterior care, handyman services, and lawn and garden care. We plan to expand as the right opportunities and partners arise, with future possibilities including mobile screen repair, mobile pet grooming, plumbing and electrical. These are future opportunities, rather than services currently offered. The vision is a growing partner community where service business owners benefit from shared branding, networking, learning and motivation.

What vehicle do I need?

The current programme calls for a Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit large cargo van with a Cody Mobile wrap. Artwork and design are supplied; you arrange the wrap installation. Discuss your existing vehicle before buying or modifying anything.

Do I need experience in the service?

Tell us about your background, practical skills and experience in the application. Your service offering needs to match your abilities, equipment and any qualifications required for the work.

Can I apply if I already run a service business?

Yes. Explain what you currently do, where you operate and what you want to build. We can discuss whether the division, territory and cooperative approach fit your business.

How do I apply, and does an application commit me?

Complete the form below with your preferred service, community, experience and timing. It starts a conversation; it does not reserve a territory or commit you to payment. Review the full agreement, costs and responsibilities before deciding.

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