Metro Russia to add a further 300 franchise small-box stores | Progresiv

Metro AG has plans to further grow its Fasol small-box franchise chain in Russia. There are currently around 1,200 independent outlets operating under the banner and this will soon increase by nearly 300 after a new tranche of stores are refurbished and converted to the cash & carry operator’s model.

Last year, Fasol banner growth accelerated dramatically, breaking into the top 10 of Russian franchise networks. According to the company, many new franchisees formerly operated 24-hour stores, but find trading under the Metro model an easier and more efficient way of doing business. The optimum size for Fasol is 100m2, but Metro will work with traders owning space as small as 36m2 and as large as 300m2. (www.kantarretailiq.com)