Terranimo opens a 500 m² franchise store in Quimper

Terranimo opened its first store in Quimper, in the Finistère department of Brittany, on 19 October 2026. Run by franchisee Lucie Herzallah, the 500 m² outlet welcomes pet owners with a team of three working alongside her. The priority now is to get the business off to a successful start before considering additional staff and, in the longer term, a second location in the region.

A first 500 m² store in Quimper

The opening gives Terranimo a presence in Quimper with a store offering products for several types of animal. Dog and cat owners will find dedicated ranges, as will those who keep small rodents, birds and poultry. The store therefore caters for more than just the two most common pet categories.

The 500 m² premises provide the setting for Lucie Herzallah’s first venture with the brand. She is supported by a team of three serving customers. Together, this staffing and product range are intended to help the store find its feet during its first few weeks of trading.

The 19 October opening places the launch in the final part of 2026. For Herzallah and her team, the immediate aim is to make a successful start and finish the year on a sound footing. There are already plans for growth, but these remain separate from this initial operational phase.

A choice based on support and proximity

Explaining her decision to join Terranimo, Lucie Herzallah highlights the availability of its support teams and the brand’s business model. Proximity to the head office, near Nantes, also influenced her decision. Her commitment was therefore based on several factors, rather than the store concept alone.

Access to contacts within the network plays an important part in her experience. She emphasises the value of being able to draw on their support while retaining autonomy over the day-to-day running of her store. This balance between network support and local responsibility is central to her advice for prospective franchisees.

“My advice to future franchisees? Make use of the Terranimo teams. They provide valuable support while giving you considerable freedom in day-to-day management.” Her comments offer a practical insight into what an entrepreneur joining a franchise network may seek: support without giving up control of everyday operations.

Additional recruitment dependent on results

The next step could involve expanding the store team. If targets are met, Lucie Herzallah is considering taking on more staff as early as the beginning of 2027. This remains dependent on the launch results; it is not an announcement that recruitment is already under way.

The proposed timetable reflects a step-by-step approach. The first task is to run the store with its current team, then adjust staffing if trading allows. Early 2027 is a possible timeframe for this change, rather than a firm deadline.

For prospective franchisees, this distinction is worth noting. An intention to recruit indicates the entrepreneur’s ambitions, but should not be confused with a confirmed decision. In Quimper, the stated priority remains making the first few months a success.

A second location as a longer-term goal

In the longer term, Lucie Herzallah plans to open a second store in the region. This ambition builds on her initial commitment to Terranimo without changing the order of priorities: establish the Quimper business before pursuing further growth.

The venture therefore points to an entrepreneurial journey that could extend beyond a single store. At this stage, however, only the Quimper outlet has opened. A second location remains a future development prospect.

Key takeaway for prospective franchisees: assess how accessible the franchisor’s support teams are and how much day-to-day autonomy you will have, then distinguish the needs of the first store from ambitions for expansion. Lucie Herzallah’s experience brings these three considerations to the fore.