Sklavenitis Food to Go: Plans for 15 Outlets Through Franchising

Sklavenitis’ expansion plan for its standalone Food to Go stores brings a new concept to the Greek franchise market. According to a report published by cibum on 27 September 2026, the network has four pilot outlets and aims to reach 15 stores by the end of the year, expanding through franchising and giving priority to employees and former executives.

From four pilot outlets to a target of 15

The four pilot stores identified in the report are in Syntagma, Ampelokipi, Marousi and on Syngrou Avenue, all in the Athens area. These are standalone Food to Go outlets through which Sklavenitis is extending its presence beyond the conventional supermarket format, focusing on prepared meals and products for immediate consumption.

The target of 15 stores by the end of 2026 is the plan’s main numerical milestone. However, a clear distinction is needed between the existing network and the planned expansion: the source reports four pilot outlets, not 15 stores already trading. It also does not specify the next locations or when each new outlet will open.

For those in the franchise sector, this distinction has practical value. The significance lies in the proposed direction of expansion, although the available information does not yet establish the network’s full geographical reach or the schedule for individual openings.

Small stores with around 300 products

The format calls for stores of 80–120 square metres in high-footfall locations. This scale sets the concept apart from a traditional supermarket: the focus is on a compact, standalone outlet with a defined food and coffee offering.

According to the same source, the range comprises around 300 products, including cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and coffee. These are the categories documented in the report. No detailed product list, retail prices or category-level sales breakdown is provided.

The combination of floor area, location and range outlines the concept. It is not enough, however, to draw conclusions about an outlet’s commercial performance. High footfall is a feature of the locations envisaged in the plan, not in itself evidence of any particular turnover or profitability.

For a prospective franchisee, these figures provide an initial basis for assessing premises. Their suitability would need to be considered alongside technical requirements and operating specifications, which the available information does not cover in detail.

Franchising with priority for company employees and former executives

The most significant point for the franchise sector is the reference to franchising as the expansion model. The report adds that priority is being given to employees and former executives, indicating the intended approach to selecting partners for the network’s growth.

This priority should not be interpreted as excluding other interested parties, as detailed eligibility criteria have not been made public in the available material. Nor is it clear whether the four existing pilot stores already operate under franchise agreements. The source links franchising to the expansion model without identifying the ownership structure of each outlet.

There is also no information on initial franchise fees, ongoing charges, contract length or the capital required per store. The news therefore concerns an expansion plan with certain key features, rather than a fully disclosed franchise package whose financial terms can already be compared.

The Magoula production facility and outstanding questions

The same report records a €100 million investment in a central production facility in Magoula, in the Athens region, naming Avax in connection with its construction. This figure relates to the central infrastructure described by the source and is not an indication of the cost of setting up a franchise store.

The distinction is essential when assessing the plan: investment in production infrastructure is separate from a franchisee’s capital requirements. The available information establishes neither the timetable for the facility to become operational nor the detailed terms for supplying the stores.

Practical takeaway: Anyone considering this opportunity should seek official information on franchise availability, total set-up costs, contractual charges and premises requirements. The expansion target is a starting point for assessment, not a substitute for a detailed business plan.