Reviewed by Michael Watkins, Founder
Published 17 July 2026 · Last reviewed 17 July 2026
Revenue, equipment and market demand all matter when someone evaluates a business. But for many owners, the real goal is more personal.
They want control over their time. They want to be home more. They want to build something that works around family life instead of constantly taking them away from it.
For Corey from Diggermate Mandurah, that is the change that matters most.
Home for the People Who Need You
When Corey is asked how life has changed, he does not start with machines or bookings. He starts with his kids.
They are at an age where they want their dad home, and now he can be there more. Corey says he would not change it for anything.
That is the lifestyle goal behind many people’s move from shift work, FIFO or long hours into a local business. Lochlan’s move away from FIFO followed a similar path: From FIFO to Full-Time Franchise Owner at 25.
Support That Responds
Corey also points to the support behind the business. Franchisees have chat groups, a support ticketing system and people they can call when a problem comes up.
His description is simple: the team is always on it, and people get back to you.
A Community, Not Just a Company
Corey describes the experience as feeling like a family and a community. That comes from regular contact, shared experience and knowing there are people available when the business gets difficult.
The WA network’s day-to-day machine sharing and job cover is explored in What the Diggermate Franchise Network Looks Like in Western Australia.
Historical Booking Value at Diggermate Mandurah
Diggermate Mandurah recorded $60,866.16 in gross booking value across 25 bookings in May 2026, with all 25 bookings recorded as paid.
These figures are historical gross booking value, not revenue, profit, owner income, forecasts or guaranteed results. Individual results vary by territory, fleet, utilisation, local demand and operator effort.
Thinking About Building Something Local?
If more time at home, a local customer base and real support behind the business are important to you, Diggermate is worth exploring.
For a practical guide to starting around existing work, read Can You Run a Diggermate Franchise as a Side Hustle?
