Jibu
Jibu operates in 8 countries, has launched 160 franchises, and distributed 490 million liters of water through 10,000 retail points, transforming local entrepreneurship opportunities and providing affordable access to drinking water and other necessities.
Services
Jibu operates through a franchising model to transform local entrepreneurship opportunities in emerging markets. The company focuses on providing affordable access to necessities such as drinking water. Jibu's franchise owners invest between $5,000 and $10,000 to launch and license a franchise unit, while Area Master Franchisors invest $250,000 to $350,000 initially. The franchises purify and treat water onsite using ultra-filtration and hybrid reverse osmosis systems. The company prioritizes standardized customer prices and tracks its impact through various metrics, including the quantity and quality of safe water sold and the number of jobs created.
Products
Jibu offers a variety of products designed to meet the needs of different customers in emerging markets. These include the 20L Tap, 20L Jerrycan, 18.9 Bottle, 10L Jerrycan, 5L Jerrycan, 6KG Cylinder, 12KG Cylinder, 1L Aluminium Bottle, and Jibu Family Porridge. These products leverage Jibu's advanced purification methods, which are internationally accredited to ensure safe and pure water. Jibu's focus on hyper-energy-efficient, low-waste production technologies aims to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
History
Jibu has made significant strides in its mission to provide affordable access to clean drinking water since its inception. The company operates in eight countries across Africa, including Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, DRC Bukavu, DRC Goma, Rwanda, and Uganda. Jibu has launched 160 franchises and distributed 490 million liters of water through its 10,000 retail points. The majority of its franchises become profitable within the first year of launch, and the company continues to measure its impact by tracking various metrics, such as CO2 saved and the number of new business owners launched.
Franchising Opportunities
Jibu's franchising model is designed to empower local entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Single franchise owners typically invest $3,000 to $6,000 in initial licensing fees and startup working capital. In contrast, Area Master Franchisors invest $250,000 to $350,000 initially and $16,000 to $30,000 for each franchise launch. This model has proven profitable, with most franchises achieving profitability within the first year. Jibu’s franchise agreements standardize end customer prices across different markets, ensuring affordability and consistency.
Impact and Sustainability
Jibu prioritizes its impact on communities through its for-profit social enterprise model. The company measures its success by tracking the quantity and quality of safe water sold, the number of jobs created, and the number of women and youth entrepreneurs launched. Jibu has created over 3,000 direct jobs and improved the incomes of 10,000 resellers. The Jibuntu foundation supports Jibu’s mission by providing subsidized water bottles to low-income households and promoting reusable bottles to reduce single-use plastic waste. One Jibu bottle can save up to 20,000 single-use plastic bottles, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.