Reviewed by Michael Watkins, Founder
Published 17 July 2026 · Last reviewed 17 July 2026
Business ownership can look like freedom from the outside and isolation on the inside.
You make the decisions, but when a machine is unavailable, a job runs over or demand exceeds capacity, there may be nobody to call.
Pierre from Diggermate Fremantle says that is not how the Western Australian Diggermate network operates.
A Network That Works Day to Day
WA franchise owners talk weekly, and some communicate daily. The conversations are practical: which machines are available, which yard can help and how a customer’s job can still be completed.
If one owner cannot deliver, another can step in. If one location needs a different machine, the surrounding network can help move capacity to where it is needed.
The Backup That Matters
The value of a network is clearest when something goes wrong. A machine can go down, a personal situation can come up or a job can run longer than expected.
Pierre’s experience is that there is someone to call. That practical cover is a major difference between operating independently and building a local business inside an established franchise group.
Lochlan’s story shows the same support in action: From FIFO to Full-Time Franchise Owner at 25.
Infrastructure Beyond the Brand
The Diggermate network includes more than a logo and national marketing. Owners have operating systems, established support pathways and relationships with nearby franchisees who understand the same equipment and customer problems.
The booking and fleet system Pierre uses is explained in How Easy Is It to Run the Operations Side of a Diggermate Franchise?
Historical Booking Value at Diggermate Fremantle
Diggermate Fremantle recorded $52,112.97 in gross booking value across 80 bookings in October 2025, with $45,717.90 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 a Franchise?
If you want to build a local machinery hire business without building every system and support relationship from zero, Diggermate is worth a closer look.
For a broader comparison, read Diggermate vs Starting Your Own Mini Excavator Hire Business.
