Articles by steve clarkeThe Filta Group has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, helping its FiltaFry Plus and Chemi-Call Plus franchisees to reduce and control vehicle running costs. FiltaFry Plus franchisees provide a professional fryer management service for on-site micro filtration of cooking oil, vacuum-based cleaning of deep-fat fryers and branded kitchen hygiene products and services. Chemi-call Plus is a mobile distribution franchise providing chemicals, cleaning products, sundries and equipment for a diverse market.
Charles Hill, Filta Group executive director, said: “Efficient fuel management is vital for our franchisees and this will offer them major savings from lower fuel costs and a reduced administrative workload. Fuel cards should offer more than just discount fuel and The Fuelcard People offers our franchisees the best combination of savings, service and security.”
Filta Group franchisees will benefit from fixed weekly pricing for diesel, petrol or both, notified by their choice of email or fax. This is typically 3p to 4p per litre below national average pump prices, and over 10p per litre less than motorway prices, and applies nationwide. The single weekly invoice also allows members up to two weeks of free credit before their direct debit payment.
Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People, said: “Franchisees do not need to drive around looking for the best deal on fuel, as they already have it. Depending upon which fuel card they choose, they can refuel at up to 1,500 filling stations nationwide. Our wide range includes fuel cards which are valid at BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco, Q8, Jet, Gulf, Spot, Murco, Morrisons, Somerfield and Moto filling stations, as well as the on the Keyfuels Diesel Direct and ReD networks.”
Franchisees will also appreciate The Fuelcard People’s attitude to customer service. “Their wide range means that they do not steer members towards any particular fuel card,” said Charles Hill, “but can advise on which is the most appropriate for specific needs. Any member with a query will always talk to the same account manager, who knows their business, rather than queuing to explain who they are to an anonymous call centre operator. That sort of difference matters.”
Further benefits include being able to access account details 24/7 via the Internet, including transactions which are yet to be invoiced, downloading information directly into standard business packages. All access is security protected, part of the leading-edge security available with every fuel card in The Fuelcard People’s extensive range.
Filta Group franchisees will find applying for a card extremely simple, merely calling The Fuelcard People on 0871 598 0230.