| Type | Franchise |
|---|---|
Cash RequiredThe cash required is the amount of cash you have available or that you can access without referring to a traditional loan (family loans, stock, retirement plans, etc). |
$100,000 |
Total InvestmentThe total investment is the total expected spending amount to start their business. This includes the franchise fee and other spending fees such as real estate, staffing, and supplies. |
Variable |
| Native Country | |
Available LocationsThe available locations for franchising are the territories or regions the franchisor is looking to develop. |
| Total Units (Worldwide) | 350 |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1972 |
FEU VERT
Feu Vert is a French network specialized in car maintenance, offering centers that combine retail stores and repair workshops.
Presentation of the Feu Vert Network
Founded in Lyon in 1972, with the opening of its first retail outlet in the shopping mall of Carrefour Ecully, Feu Vert began franchising in 1979, popularizing the auto-center model that combines a retail store and a workshop.
Since then, the brand has grown significantly, with more than 350 active units.
Feu Vert Franchise Concepts
The group offers two concepts: one adapted for commercial areas on city outskirts (Feu Vert with a retail section) and another targeting urban centers (FEU VERT Services - workshop only).
Feu Vert Auto Center Concept: A Retail Area and Mechanical Workshop
- Area: between 500 and 850 sqm.
- Staff: from 10 to 15 employees.
- Average Franchise Turnover: €1.5 million.
- Contract Type: 5-year franchise agreement.
Master Franchise Entry Conditions
- Franchise Fee: to be defined based on the country and development plan.
- Initial Training: €5,600 excl. VAT (12 weeks)
- We seek Master Franchisees already established in their local area with a strong network and links to the automotive sector.
Fixed Operating Costs:
- Franchise Fee: average 4.6% of net turnover, decreasing with turnover brackets
- National Marketing Contribution: 2.5% of net turnover
Feu Vert Service Concept: A Fast-Repair Workshop Without Retail Area
- Area: approx. 300 sqm
- Staff: from 4 to 6 employees
- Average Franchise Turnover: €525,000
- Contract Type: 7-year franchise agreement
Feu Vert Services Franchise Entry Conditions
- Franchise Fee: to be defined based on the country and development plan
- Initial Training: €5,600 excl. VAT (8 weeks)
Fixed Operating Costs:
- Franchise Fee: 4.5% of net turnover
- National Marketing Contribution: 2.5% of net turnover
Key Figures
- 177 Franchised Centers, 141 Company-Owned Centers (as of 01/12/2024)
- 50 Years of Franchise Expertise
- €540 Million in Turnover
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The entire Feu Vert network and technical teams support and train you when opening your Feu Vert center.
To ensure a good start, franchisees benefit from a 12-week training program. The first 5 weeks take place in a company-owned store, followed by one week at the head office, then 2 days of IT training in the region. The remaining weeks are spent with existing franchisees.
After opening, franchisees also receive 4 days of support to master operational tools.
A Regional Manager provides ongoing guidance throughout your franchise journey.
Profile Sought
- Looking for a well-known, Europe-wide group to help you grow both personally and professionally?
- Feu Vert franchise means pursuing your passion and entrepreneurial goals in an environment focused on success.
- Whether you have a defined project or not, come and meet us. Together, we will explore your opportunities.
Together, we will build your project.
The Advantages of the Feu Vert Franchise
Becoming a Feu Vert franchisee means:
- Joining a leading brand in the automotive after-sales market.
- Benefiting from a brand that chose franchising early on as a growth model.
- Having the opportunity to grow within a group where over one in three franchisees operate multiple units.
Many thanks to the Franchise Business Club for this insightful video highlighting Feu Vert's expertise and impact in the automotive sector for over 50 years.
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- All financial figures are given in euros (€) to facilitate comparisons between local and international franchisors.
- The required personal contribution and total investment amounts may vary depending on the country, property prices, unit size, etc. Amounts shown on the right-hand column may be listed as 0, 1 or variable and will be estimated with the franchisor based on your joint project.
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