Franchise clothing stores dominated the show. Artful displays like this one were the norm around the Expo. From men's shoe stores and teen fashion to women's lingerie and children's clothing, it was difficult to remember you couldn't actually buy the go
In a nod to going green, Ecowash Mobile offers waterless car washing services. European Development Manager Mendi Bouselsal told FT that the idea is for franchisees to sign up both individual and commercial accounts, and to visit workplaces to wash more t
Marie-Pierre Charlec, international development manager for home linens franchise Carré Blanc, said the company has been franchising for 25 years—franchisees are located in 12 countries in addition to France, with a new focus on Eastern Europe as well as
Organic isn't just for food. Fox Fibre, an organic clothing franchise based in Spain, has started to expand beyond the country's borders. Fox Fibre partners Joan Domingo Brualla and Susana Sánchez de Viala told FT that their “organic” clothing is made fro
Romi Langlois of home accessories franchise Atmospheres, spoke impeccable English, but asked Franchise Times for the English word that would make the connection between food and the desire to buy the store's luxurious goods. When we came up with the word
Where have we been? Tanning salons have gone high-tech, featuring tanning equipment such as this one. Carré Soleil's Florent Lenet showed us how to pull down the top for this machine to tan only your upper body. He showed us another machine that allows yo
May 2008 - Paris 'booths' were pretty
Flowers translate into emotion, said Alice Renard, Paris development director for the franchise, Happy. The company is a spin-off of a larger floral franchise. Elaborate floral concepts were prominent at the show.
Franchise clothing stores dominated the show. Artful displays like this one were the norm around the Expo. From men's shoe stores and teen fashion to women's lingerie and children's clothing, it was difficult to remember you couldn't actually buy the go
In a nod to going green, Ecowash Mobile offers waterless car washing services. European Development Manager Mendi Bouselsal told FT that the idea is for franchisees to sign up both individual and commercial accounts, and to visit workplaces to wash more t
Marie-Pierre Charlec, international development manager for home linens franchise Carré Blanc, said the company has been franchising for 25 years—franchisees are located in 12 countries in addition to France, with a new focus on Eastern Europe as well as
One display at home linens franchise Carré Blanc's exhibit featured accessories for a child's bed and bath. The company has master franchisees in 12 countries, in such exotic locales as Morocco, Algeria and Malta, and of course, France, too.
Organic isn't just for food. Fox Fibre, an organic clothing franchise based in Spain, has started to expand beyond the country's borders. Fox Fibre partners Joan Domingo Brualla and Susana Sánchez de Viala told FT that their “organic” clothing is made fro
Philippe Jambon, president and owner of Jeff de Bruges, a retailer of fine Belgian chocolates, had one of the more elaborate booths at the Paris expo. His goal was to attract more international interest in his concept.
Romi Langlois of home accessories franchise Atmospheres, spoke impeccable English, but asked Franchise Times for the English word that would make the connection between food and the desire to buy the store's luxurious goods. When we came up with the word
Where have we been? Tanning salons have gone high-tech, featuring tanning equipment such as this one. Carré Soleil's Florent Lenet showed us how to pull down the top for this machine to tan only your upper body. He showed us another machine that allows yo
