illiCO travaux, Subway and Palomano join the French Franchise Federation

On 13 November 2026, the French Franchise Federation (FFF) announced three new member networks: illiCO travaux, Subway and Palomano. The announcement brings together home improvement brokerage, fast food and children’s leisure activities. With nearly 200 member networks, the FFF is broadening its representation through brands with different activities and histories.

Three new members highlight the diversity of franchising

This announcement concerns three brands joining the federation, rather than the creation of three new franchise networks. The distinction matters: the new members have different backgrounds, ranging from an international network of franchised restaurants to a French leisure brand founded in 2021.

For the franchise community, these additions provide a practical illustration of the range of businesses operating through networks. The three brands meet distinct needs: supporting renovation projects, preparing made-to-order meals and offering play experiences for children and their families.

The FFF presents these new memberships as evidence of the franchise model’s diversity and appeal to businesses. What these brands have in common here is their decision to join the same representative body, rather than similar products, services or rates of expansion.

illiCO travaux: supporting home improvement projects

A nationwide French network specialising in matching customers with building contractors, illiCO travaux helps homeowners with renovation and home improvement projects. It joins the FFF as a provider of housing-related services.

Its activity differs from those of the other two new members in the type of need it addresses. The focus is on supporting a home improvement project, rather than providing a meal or a leisure outing. This distinction is a reminder that running a franchise can involve very different kinds of customer relationships.

For prospective franchisees comparing networks, this overview highlights an initial selection criterion: the day-to-day nature of the work. Before comparing entry requirements, it is worth distinguishing between supporting building projects and running a business that welcomes customers into a restaurant or play park.

Subway: an international network serving made-to-order food

Subway brings its profile as an international fast-food brand to this latest group of members. The brand specialises in customisable sandwiches and salads, prepared to customers’ orders.

The FFF highlights two aspects of its positioning: customisation and speed of service. Subway operates through a global network of franchised restaurants, so its membership concerns a brand whose model is already built on franchising internationally.

Its arrival alongside illiCO travaux and Palomano shows that the federation’s news is not limited to young French concepts: it also includes global brands. However, joining a federation and announcing a restaurant opening remain separate events. The news announced on 13 November is specifically that Subway has become a member of the FFF.

Palomano: 19 parks since launching its franchise offering in 2025

The third new member, Palomano, has a more recent history. Founded in 2021, the French brand began franchising in January 2025. According to the profile published by the FFF, it already has 19 parks in France.

Its concept centres on immersive spaces combining play and learning for children aged 0–10. These miniature towns recreate everyday settings such as supermarkets, restaurants and fire stations. Children explore these different environments through role play.

The brand emphasises creativity, learning through experience and independence, alongside shared family experiences. The figure of 19 parks describes the French network at the time it joined the federation; it should not be mistaken for the number of openings in 2026 alone.

Key takeaway: these three new memberships give prospective franchisees some avenues to explore, but choosing a network starts with choosing the type of work you want to do. The next step is to examine the proposed contract, the support available and the financial terms and business economics of each brand.