During the summer, FRANCHISEBIZ had the pleasure to discuss with Edouard Texte, the Spanish master franchise partner of the french fitness leading brand Fitness Park. It is just an amazing franchise story that we are happy to share with you today! Hi Edouard ! Can you introduce yourself to our readers and explain why you…
Today, FRANCHISEBIZ is pleased to share the discussion we had with Lars Falkesgaard, the Scandinavian franchise partner, from the fast growing brand Iris Galerie. Hello Lars, congratulations on becoming the latest franchise partner for Iris Galerie in Scandinavia! Could you please tell us a bit about yourself and your career path before becoming a…
Heute hat FRANCHISEBIZ das Privileg, mit Jenna Sebki zu sprechen, einer Persönlichkeit der weltweit anerkannten Marke Carré d’artistes. Hallo Jenna, es ist uns eine Freude, Sie zu treffen, und wir danken Ihnen, dass Sie sich die Zeit für dieses Interview genommen haben. Zunächst einmal, könnten Sie uns etwas über sich erzählen und uns einen Überblick über…
Adlane Draou, der Gründer und CEO der Madvision Group, ist ein Serienunternehmer, der einen signifikanten Einfluss auf die Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Branche hat. Die Madvision Group betreibt vier beliebte QSR-Marken: O’tacos, Go Fish!, Chick & Cheez und Gong Cha. Adlane berichtet uns von seinem bisherigen Werdegang, seit er sich in jungen Jahren entschied, Unternehmer…
OnlyRoses is a high-end gifting and luxury interiors brand, established over 16 years ago in London, offering innovation with its signature design elements and authentic luxury experience. We recently spoke to their Owner and Founder Sabine Schmitt, who told us all about this unique brand, their famous customers and their ambitious plans. Hi Sabine. …
FRANCHISEBIZ speaks to Thomas Roozen from The Park Playground The Park Playground is a leading VR specialist offering unique and engaging location-based immersive experiences to groups of all sizes and people of all ages. We recently met their Head of Business Development Thomas Roozen to find out more about the brand. Hi Thomas, great to…
FRANCHISEBIZ is thrilled to announce a special new partnership for 2023 with leading virtual reality specialist The Park Playground. This innovative brand offers unique and engaging location-based immersive experiences to groups of all sizes and people of all ages. With a rapidly growing library of exclusive VR content, they are on a mission to…
YellowKorner is a leading premium home lifestyle brand specialising in contemporary and fine art photographic prints. This international brand has had a phenomenal growth story, opening more than 135 galleries worldwide to date and with ambitious plans to expand further. We recently invited YellowKorner business development manager Laura Elbaz to tell us more about this…
We recently met with Morten Lind Thomsen, BoConcept’s Business Development Manager who dialled in to talk to us from BoConcept’s base in Herning, Denmark. Hi Morten, great to meet you and thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Can you please give us an overview of BoConcept’s recent progress as a brand? …
With the dynamic growth of Iris Galerie accelerating rapidly across Europe, we’ve found it hard to keep up with the number of openings taking place! Earlier this month we took the chance to speak to one of their latest franchise partners Wim Moerman, who told us all about his experiences as a franchise partner with this…
Astrid Lacassagne shares her experience with growing brand Fitness Park. The FRANCHISEBIZ team recently met with Astrid Lacassagne, International Development Manager for Fitness Park. We were keen to find out more about recent challenges, new opportunities and future plans for this successful growing fitness brand. Hi Astrid, can you please give us an…
Becoming a franchisee with some of the largest, most established franchise brands can be expensive, predictable and dare we say it? A bit dull! Let’s start by saying there are naturally some upsides to working with them, if you can afford it. These brands are dependable, with high brand awareness and consistent products, so customers…
Since the opening of their impressive first store in Paris on Ile Saint-Louis in May 2021, the new Iris Galerie concept has created a stir, generating curiosity and interest amongst visitors. This innovative retail experience offers every customer the opportunity to immortalise their own iris by transforming it into a piece of art. Thanks to an immersive…
FRANCHISEBIZ loves helping franchise brands expand through new markets ! With a strong international network of contacts and extensive global business experience, This independent international consulting organization focused on retail expansion within the franchise industry, has got bases in France, the UK and North America. Thanks to a blend of skills and knowledge, FRANCHISEBIZ helps…
The team at FRANCHISEBIZ have recently been busy getting to know their latest brand partner Konzept Haus, in order to help them expand and grow their premium franchise network. It’s a brand with plenty to offer franchisees and their customers. Konzept Haus offers high-quality premium furniture and accessories made to exacting German standards, for the urban cosmopolitan market. Their designs are inspiring and made with simplicity, personality,…
We love watching the journey that franchisees take on their way to becoming successful franchise partners. Working together through the financials, business plans and how to find the perfect franchise location, there’s a lot that goes on in the background. We enjoy the process and it’s a challenging but ultimately rewarding experience for us, the brands that choose to work with us and…
Over my career I’ve found that most people who dream of owning a business often stop short of executing on their dream because they fall victim to the usual suspects: fear, doubt, uncertainty, and lack of confidence — contrary to popular belief, financial risk is seldom a barrier. I have also found that on the…
As a new franchise partner, your first step is finding the most suitable place to run your business, for you and your chosen brand. When this vital search phase is launched, there are all kinds of things to consider in order to plan for success. The FRANCHISEBIZ team works with premium global brands and proven…
With workers starting to return to the workplace or adjusting in the home office to their own personal ‘new normal’, many of us have been reflecting on what the future holds for our career. Returning to ‘normal’ will suit many people perfectly, but it isn’t the best option for everyone. Restrictions on our freedoms, time at home to think and reflect have inspired some to explore alternative futures. Some LinkedIn experts are…
As the world emerges from the pandemic, news reports suggest that the global economy could be set for the fastest recovery in 80 years. It is certainly an optimistic outlook and as a business with a global footprint, the team at FranchiseBiz hope it becomes a reality! Whatever happens next, we are happy to report that unlike many other…
With consumers stuck at home for much of 2020, it’s well documented that there has been significant uplift in spending on gardens, interiors, home furnishings and other domestic improvements. Riding this wave of consumer spending, award-winning Danish furniture and interiors brand BoConcept have seen impressive growth in 2021. Adapting to the pandemic involved a strategic shift from their business roots in bricks and mortar retail to find new digital solutions for customers who…
After a long wait, it is fantastic to see retail restrictions lifting across Europe, offering a much-needed confidence boost to the industry across all sectors. With many of our partner brands dependent on a regular flow of customers, we are thrilled to see things return to something more recognisable. European countries are softening their restrictions on all types…
It is fascinating and encouraging to watch the evolution of city centres across the globe, with selected brands continuing to grow in the face of strong headwinds. Despite Covid still wreaking havoc, it is immensely satisfying to see some businesses succeed and thrive, finding opportunities to grow where others have struggled to survive. One of the brands taking the lead and offering inspiration in this space is FRANCHISEBIZ partner YellowKorner. Their success has been built on offering consumers top quality products, through accessible art…
At FRANCHISEBIZ we get a real buzz from working with partners who offer something unique. Gravity Active Entertainment are an exciting family leisure brand doing exactly that. Recently gaining exposure in the news for their unique contribution to the high street, they are creating experiences and breathing new life into empty retail sites. Their unique proposition has helped them become one of the fastest growing…
At FRANCHISEBIZ we love to work with premium brands that offer proven, high performing business models. Our expert team selects only the best brands that offer the highest earning potential, then work in partnership with them to find new franchisees that fit well with their ambitions. We are extremely pleased to announce that we have recently established a new partnership with another excellent performer;…
Becoming a master franchisee is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. It’s a real test of character, business skills and commercial acumen. It requires a unique mix of skills and involves starting as a multi-unit franchise partner, then expanding to become the local franchisor, while thinking like a business developer and supporting the franchisee network. At FRANCHISEBIZ we understand this challenge well, so we are strongly placed to help brands find their next master franchisee. We work closely with our brands to establish…
The UK’s leading active entertainment brand Gravity Active Entertainment is built on great products and outstanding customer experiences for all ages. It’s a model based on values of energy, engagement and excitement and one we are delighted to share with franchisees. Due to their success, ongoing growth and business performance, FRANCHISEBIZ is supporting Gravity Active Entertainment in…
As a growing brand with global influence, we’re thrilled to announce that the FRANCHISEBIZ team has expanded into North America, providing our clients with local development expertise. Leading our U.S.presence, Robert Mitchell is a franchise & real estate expert offering friendly, professional advice & expertise. Over the last two decades Robert has owned several businesses, been…
At FRANCHISEBIZ we offer a full range of consulting services, helping to match quality brands with the right franchise partner. Our methods are proven to reduce timelines to market, but it takes hard work on all sides to establish strong partnerships. It is always satisfying to see the results of this collaborative process, especially when…
Gravity Active Entertainment and FRANCHISEBIZ are actively seeking strong franchise partners to develop opportunities in key markets across Europe, especially in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. By 2022, Gravity Active Entertainment will expand to more than 100 prime locations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Established in 2014, they push the boundaries of excellence in the…
BoConcept has just committed with FRANCHISEBIZ for developing key markets in Europe and especially France and the UK. This danish furniture retail concept was founded in 1952 and has grown to over 300 stores in 65 countries making it the most global furniture brand. BoConcept expects to reach its potential of 600 stores in the coming…
FRANCHISEBIZ is delighted to announce it has partnered with leading French lifestyle brand YellowKorner to develop its successful franchise affiliate model in a number of key European markets including France, UK, Benelux and Spain. YellowKorner was founded in 2006 with the ambition to bring limited edition fine art and contemporary photographic prints to a wider…
Alex Coombe and Laurent Perry-Spencer are delighted to announce the launch of FRANCHISEBIZ. This new organization aims to provide a full range of consulting services within retail & franchise industry. With a proven track records working alongside global brands for over 40 years during their careers, Alex and Laurent are driven by a common passion for…
