PASSTIME welcomes two new franchisees in Hauts-de-Seine

PASSTIME is strengthening its presence in Île-de-France, the wider Paris region, with the arrival of Chaimaa Louizi and Taki Eddine Kadiri. Announced on 9 November 2026 in a news item published by L’Express Franchise, the two new franchisees will develop the concept in Hauts-de-Seine, a department west of Paris. Their business will focus on commercial partnerships and the sale of subscriptions giving consumers access to special offers and benefits.

Local growth built on partnerships

Their arrival gives PASSTIME an additional presence in the Paris region. The announced territory is Hauts-de-Seine, where the aim is to develop the concept rather than open a shop to the public. The franchise model does not require commercial premises.

The franchisees’ main role is to build partnerships and sell the network’s various subscription packages. These subscriptions give consumers access to benefits offered by participating businesses. The activity therefore combines a digital offering with local, relationship-based sales work.

The announcement highlights the concentration of economic activity in the Paris region and its large number of businesses. These features are presented as favourable to the model. They do not, however, represent sales results already achieved by the new franchisees or guarantee future sales.

An initial investment advertised at under €20,000

PASSTIME advertises an initial investment of less than €20,000. With no requirement for commercial premises, substantial stock or employees at launch, this proposition differs from a business that involves fitting out and running a retail outlet.

Prospective franchisees should assess this structure beyond the headline entry cost. Starting without a shop does not remove the need to prepare financial projections tailored to the business. In particular, candidates should clarify what the advertised investment includes and budget for the resources needed for day-to-day sales activity.

The nature of the business puts prospecting at the heart of the role: building relationships with partners and selling subscriptions are the main responsibilities described by the franchisor. The decision to join the network should therefore also reflect a candidate’s enthusiasm for these tasks, rather than being based solely on the relatively low investment required.

Training and a phased introduction of royalties

Franchisees receive initial training in the network’s sales methods and tools. This support directly covers both parts of the business: developing partnerships and selling subscriptions.

PASSTIME also announces a phased introduction of royalties. These are waived in the first year, followed by a 50% reduction in the second year and a 25% reduction in the third.

This schedule should be considered separately from the underlying royalty rates to which the reductions apply. To prepare financial projections, candidates should ask for the amounts or calculation method, as well as the terms that apply once the reduced-rate period ends. The relief offered at launch should not be treated as a permanent exemption.

These arrangements are therefore specific points to explore in discussions with the franchisor. They allow candidates to assess the business over time, taking account of both the launch phase and its subsequent operation.

New arrivals in the brand’s twentieth anniversary year

The two franchisees join as PASSTIME celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2026. The network reports more than 70 franchisees and nearly 20,000 partner establishments. These figures describe different groups: the entrepreneurs developing the concept, on the one hand, and the establishments participating in the consumer benefits scheme, on the other.

To mark the anniversary, PASSTIME is advertising an offer available until 31 December 2026, described as ‘VAT covered’ on entry and start-up fees. Eligible candidates should clarify the commercial terms before factoring the offer into their funding plans.

Key takeaway: to assess this model, which does not require a shop, prospective franchisees should consider local prospecting potential, what the initial investment covers and how royalties will change after launch.