13 of Charmia’s 14 stores operate as franchises
Charmia’s Finnish network comprises 13 franchised stores and one company-owned store. Local warehouses are central to its operating model.
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The latest franchise news from Finland: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Ärrä plans 40–60 new stores for 2027
Reitan Convenience Finland plans 40–60 new ärrä stores for 2027. Its year-end opening schedule focuses on transport hubs and urban service locations.
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Eezy’s network sales grew, but EBITDA fell
Eezy’s network-wide turnover rose to €65.5 million in July–September. Growth from a franchisee-led project changed the sales mix.
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Rolls expands to Ruka at Cafe & Pinseria
Mika Määttä and Sami Palosaari are bringing Rolls to Cafe & Pinseria in Ruka, Finland. Their partnership began in the summer at Prisma in Kuusamo.
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Blue Lagoon grows to 16 salons – Tallinn opening next
Twelve of Blue Lagoon’s 16 salons are run by franchisees. The Finnish beauty chain’s first salon abroad will open in Tallinn in November.
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Optical chain business owners explain the value of chain support
Business owners at Instrumentarium and Specsavers describe life within a chain: shared systems support day-to-day operations, but responsibility for the business remains with the owner.
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Kotipizza trials €0.99 service fee for online orders
Kotipizza’s new service fee applies to website and app orders at around 80 restaurants in Finland. Customers also pay the fee on orders they collect themselves.
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Business Transfer Week highlights options for keeping businesses running
Finland’s Business Transfer Week takes place on 2–8 November 2026. Franchising is among the options being explored by a project examining the future of rural businesses.
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Arnolds seeks a franchisee for Itis shopping centre in Helsinki
Arnolds is seeking a franchisee for its Itis café in Helsinki. The stated initial investment is €100,000–€150,000, and applications close on 1 November.
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R-kioski Operators Katja and Eeva Huhtimo Named Hausjärvi Entrepreneurs of the Year 2026
Katja and Eeva Huhtimo’s business award highlights two generations of kiosk experience and the role of franchise support in helping operators focus on customer service.
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Fiksukyläkaupat expands: four shops now operate as franchises
Four of Fiksukyläkaupat’s eight shops operate as franchises. The automated Finnish retail chain aims to have around 20 village shops by 2030.
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Omo Omo eyes franchising after Vantaa opening
Gloria Boateng wants to develop Omo Omo into a franchise-ready concept. Its second café, in Tikkurila, is still a trial.
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Partyland opens at Oulu’s Ideapark with a new franchisee
Karoliina Hannula’s Partyland store opened at Ideapark in Oulu, Finland, on 11 September. According to the franchisee, more than 1,500 customers visited over the opening weekend.
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Spartao improves restaurant efficiency through franchising
Spartao, the company behind Itsuyaki, has converted some of its restaurants to franchises. It is also seeking to improve profitability through close monitoring of individual sites.
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Euromaster coming to Kempele as Sotto opens second pizzeria in Turku
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike has signed a franchise agreement with Euromaster. Sotto is opening its ninth restaurant at Länsi 1 in Turku.
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Franchising in Finland: new franchisees and business succession options
Laatutakuu welcomes two franchisees, Faselli considers growth, and a new project highlights franchising as an option for keeping businesses running.
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Accor enters Finland: Hotel Helka to join Ibis Styles
Accor is entering Finland through a franchise agreement. Helsinki’s Hotel Helka will join Ibis Styles, with its opening under the brand planned for late 2027.
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Power considers closing four company-owned stores in Finland
Power’s restructuring consultations cover four company-owned stores. Independently operated stores also trade in the same towns.
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Finnvera’s Fast Track simplifies franchise finance applications
Finnvera’s new guarantee model speeds up financing decisions. Franchise networks will also no longer need to submit a basic information form.
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ärrä opens at Satasairaala hospital with seating for almost 50
Run by Piia and Teemu Siltanen, the new ärrä at Satasairaala hospital in Pori, Finland, is the concept’s third store and offers seating for almost 50 customers.
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Laura Tarkka joins SOK with a focus on international tourism
Laura Tarkka is taking over as SOK’s director of tourism and hospitality chains. Her remit also includes franchise operations.
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Prisma.fi opens its marketplace to third-party sellers
Prisma.fi opens to third-party sellers in October. The change gives Finland’s franchise community a new development to watch in online retail competition.
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Picadeli passes 350 salad bars in Finland
Picadeli has opened 100 salad bars in Finland since October 2024. Its network growth highlights the distinction between the number of outlets and the number of business owners.
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Chitir Chicken’s Finnish rebrand leads to contract dispute
Makfry Group is considering seeking compensation from CTR Finland. Around 20 restaurants switched from Chitir Chicken to Dust & Fry in the spring.
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October brings store openings and retailer changes at K Group
A new K-Supermarket opens in Mynämäki on 1 October. The refurbished Vallikallio store reopens the same day, while two K-Rauta stores welcome new retailers.
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Markku.fi considers franchising to support growth in Finland
Property maintenance provider Markku.fi sees franchising as one option for growth in Finland. The company is also exploring European markets.
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R-kioski revamp to create 30 Ärrä kiosks this autumn
Reitan is revamping its Finnish kiosk network and pursuing growth through three brands. The 30 Ärrä kiosks planned for this autumn will be converted from existing R-kioski outlets.
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Kultapalat wins bronze as SeniorShop and Bröner expand
September’s franchise news saw Kultapalat win an award in Brussels, SeniorShop recruit a new franchisee and Bröner open in Helsinki’s Ruoholahti district.
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Tampere’s ‘100% chain-free’ campaign brings together 81 businesses
A restaurant campaign launched in Tampere, Finland, is putting small business owners in the spotlight. For the franchising community, it raises questions about the visibility of local entrepreneurs.
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Four Gigantti franchisees switch to a competitor
According to Finnish newspaper ESS, four Gigantti franchisees and their 11 stores switched to a competitor over roughly six months.
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Safe franchising takes centre stage at Helsinki’s Franchise News Day
Franchise News Day brought franchise network executives together in Helsinki on 24 September 2026, with safe franchising as its theme.
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Power strengthens its franchise model in Finland
Power is considering closing four company-owned stores as Gigantti franchisees join the chain. Its growth strategy centres on franchising.
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