Franchisors: Listflix lists 598 companies in Germany
Listflix records 598 franchisors in Germany. North Rhine-Westphalia leads by number, while Bremen has the highest number per capita.
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The latest franchise news from Germany: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Goltz Kebap plans ten more locations in Germany
Goltz Kebap reports five locations in Berlin and Cottbus and plans ten more across Germany. Its franchise profile puts the initial investment at €200,000 or more.
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Basecoffee plans 100 locations through franchising and company-owned outlets
Basecoffee aims to grow to around 100 locations across Germany. The all-day brunch concept is seeking franchise partners, joint venture partners and suitable premises.
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Unser Schopp plans village shop expansion through franchising
Unser Schopp wants to bring more village shops to rural Germany. Alongside profit-sharing loans, a franchise model is intended to support its growth.
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RoboRelax launches robot massage franchise
RoboRelax is seeking franchise partners for more German cities. Its Munich pilot studio operates with two massage robots and digital appointment booking.
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McDonald’s: franchisees set local prices
McDonald’s confirms that its franchisees set their own prices. Location and operating costs shape pricing decisions at each restaurant.
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Final Rentals launches in Germany with CITY-CAR as franchise partner
Final Rentals launches in Germany with CITY-CAR. The master franchise partnership brings 28 pick-up locations onto the international booking platform.
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Accor adds two German hotels through franchise agreements
Two hotels with 352 rooms have joined Mercure and ibis Styles. Hamburg-based B&L Group operates both properties as a franchisee.
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EASYFITNESS chooses Gym App for its franchise partners
EASYFITNESS is making Gym App available across its franchise network. The groundwork for a phased rollout is due to be in place by the end of January 2027.
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McDonald’s opens in Demmin as Treczokat expands to 14 restaurants
Franchisee Armin Treczokat has opened a McDonald’s in Demmin, bringing his family business to 14 restaurants. The town helped with the search for a site.
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Schwarz Weiss Reinigung grows to more than 150 locations
Schwarz Weiss Reinigung now operates at more than 150 locations in Germany. Its franchise model combines training, administrative support and a route into self-employment.
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MEDIMAX: New German subsidiary for franchise partners
ElectronicPartner is bringing purchasing, sales and marketing together in a German subsidiary. For MEDIMAX, the focus is on developing a more specialist retail offering.
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Euromaster reaches 200 franchise partners in Germany
Euromaster now has 200 franchise businesses in Germany. Four new partners have joined the network, with more expected by the end of the year.
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Herbergier plans care franchise in Recklinghausen, Germany
Dutch care concept Herbergier plans to open its first German home in mid-2028. Couples will run the shared living communities and live on site.
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cooldown.me launches franchise network: first partner studio planned for Darmstadt
cooldown.me is opening its cryotherapy studio concept to franchise partners. The first partner-operated studio is due to open in Darmstadt, Germany, in the first quarter of 2027.
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Smile Joyas to present franchise concept in Frankfurt
Smile Joyas has announced its participation in Franchise Expo Frankfurt. The jewellery concept quotes investments of €40,000 to €150,000, plus an initial franchise fee.
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Cinnamood: Hamburg franchisee files for insolvency
Babeck Gastro GmbH has filed for insolvency. Its two remaining Cinnamood shops in Hamburg are expected to continue trading without restrictions.
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Trauringschmiede expands with franchise partner in Bamberg
As it marks its 20th anniversary, Trauringschmiede is expanding its network to Bamberg, with franchise partner Marcel Kehne heading the new store.
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Basic-Fit plans franchise launch before the end of 2026
Basic-Fit is preparing to offer franchises. In Germany, it is also targeting 200 company-owned gyms and preparing to convert acquired clubs.
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Mangal x LP10: Duisburg closure and a focus on prime locations
Mangal x LP10 has closed its Duisburg-Mittelmeiderich restaurant. The franchise brand now plans to focus more on railway stations and other high-footfall locations.
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MediaMarkt launches partner programme for independent retailers
MediaMarkt is seeking independent operators. Its new partner programme separates local management from central control of stock and provides operators with remuneration.
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EASYFITNESS plans advertising revenue for franchisees
EASYFITNESS and Fitvertise have agreed to centralise advertising sales. A pilot project will launch in company-owned clubs in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Franchise NEXT Cologne: 800 Visitors at Inaugural Exhibition
83 exhibitors representing 92 brands met around 800 visitors in Cologne. Attendance fell short of expectations, but a second edition is planned.
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SONNENTOR opens franchise shop in Erlangen
Patrick Petzina has opened a SONNENTOR shop in Erlangen, Germany. StarDev supported the site search and preparations and is seeking further franchise partners.
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Madame Croissant plans ten new franchise stores for 2026
Madame Croissant has announced ten more stores for 2026. Tegernsee is due to open in mid-October, while corporate catering complements in-store sales.
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TUI Franchise launches roadshow hosted by travel suppliers
Six cities and first-hand insights from host companies: TUI Franchise’s new roadshow combines product knowledge with networking across its partner network.
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Cookie Couture grows to 20 locations – 17 franchised
Franchise partners run 17 of Cookie Couture’s 20 shops in Germany. The brand reports around 2,500 enquiries and plans further locations.
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Marmitas begins franchise expansion in southern Bavaria
Weilheim-based soup and pasta bar Marmitas is seeking its first franchise partners in southern Bavaria. It is looking for entrepreneurs who will work in the business themselves.
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Kamps to open franchise bakery at Allee-Center Remscheid
Franchisee Mohamed El Hasnaoui will take over the former Evertzberg premises, with plans for up to twelve staff and a 30-seat café.
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OBI: Gundel’s departure comes amid franchise expansion
Sebastian Gundel has left OBI and will join Kingfisher in 2027. Two existing board members will jointly lead the business while a new CEO is sought.
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Quick plans franchise-led return to Germany from 2027
Quick is preparing to return to Germany. New companies have been established, but locations and franchise terms have yet to be announced.
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McDonald’s Beckum: multimillion-euro refurbishment adds more seating
Franchisee Sven Kauke is modernising McDonald’s in Beckum, Germany. The restaurant is gaining 40 additional seats, while the menu remains unchanged.
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Moin Sushi: Four Franchise Locations Focus on Smaller Towns
Moin Sushi prioritises delivery over dine-in service. Four franchisee-run locations demonstrate its approach to smaller towns in north-western Germany.
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SelectQuote Local: Questions About Germany Remain Unanswered
SelectQuote has announced a local sales initiative. Whether it will create opportunities for prospective franchise partners in Germany remains unclear.
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McDonald’s Germany: entering the franchise through succession
McDonald’s is focusing on new sites and generational change in Germany. For prospective franchisees, that means looking beyond the number of planned openings.
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Tutoring franchises: what the latest investment figures tell us
A new guide quotes investment figures from a franchise catalogue. Anyone considering a tutoring business in Germany should look closely at the underlying data.
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McDonald’s plans billions in support for franchisees
McDonald’s has announced US$8.5 billion in support worldwide. When German restaurants will benefit remains unclear.
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First Stop to take over Reifen Sackmann in Hagen
Reifen Sackmann will move from Point S to First Stop on 1 February 2027. All eight employees will transfer, and the business will become a company-owned branch.
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McDonald’s Germany expands its chicken range
From 30 September, McDonald’s Germany is expanding its chicken range with a round McChicken, new variants, McWings and two sharing boxes.
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Franchise training: autumn 2026 dates
From franchisee management to contract essentials, the autumn calendar offers Germany’s franchise community training and networking opportunities in person and online.
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Opening a restaurant: Germany ranks seventh in EU comparison
A comparison of 20 EU markets places Germany seventh. For franchisors and prospective franchisees considering the market, the individual assessment categories deserve a closer look.
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Vergölst: Regional meetings focus on practical franchise issues
At three regional meetings, Vergölst gathered input from its franchise partners. Key topics included inventory management, fleet business, AI and vehicle servicing.
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DERPART to host franchise open house in Frankfurt
DERPART will present its franchise system in Frankfurt on 8 October 2026. Prospective partners can meet the management team and specialist departments.
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Reiseland plans cruise franchise: presentation in Mainz
RTG is developing “Reiseland meine Kreuzfahrt”. The new franchise offering for travel agencies is due to be presented in Mainz on 9 October 2026.
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Taco Bell: What sets Germany’s first restaurant open to the public apart
Taco Bell already operates on US military bases in Germany. The planned Cologne restaurant is set to be its first in the country open to the public.
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Taco Bell takes over former Sausalitos site in Cologne
Taco Bell is converting a former Sausalitos restaurant on Cologne’s Hohenzollernring. The project shows why existing restaurant premises do not guarantee a smooth launch.
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Taco Bell: Two Partners for Its Entry into Germany
Feel Better Holding and Schaal Group are supporting Taco Bell’s launch for the general public in Germany. Here is what is known about the franchise model.
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Taco Bell opts for six regional developers in Germany
Taco Bell plans to allocate regional rights in Germany to six area developers, putting its organisational structure in the spotlight for prospective franchise partners.
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Cinnabon plans franchise launch in Essen in October 2026
Cinnabon is establishing a new franchise network in Germany. CB Germany GmbH’s first outlet is scheduled to open in Essen in October 2026.
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Taco Bell in Cologne: opening delayed, expansion planned
Taco Bell has postponed its opening on Cologne’s Hohenzollernring. Its German expansion is set to involve several regional franchise partners.
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Franchise NEXT 2026 in Cologne: More than 70 Exhibitors Announced
Franchise NEXT will bring prospective business owners and franchise brands together in Cologne on 15 and 16 October 2026. More than 70 exhibitors have been announced.
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