Romet franchise: a bicycle shop with stock on consignment

Romet is recruiting more franchisees for a bicycle shop model in which the operator does not buy the stock outright. According to information published by Franchising.pl on 24 September 2026, the investment is around PLN 50,000–150,000. For anyone considering a franchise in Poland, the key point is the division of responsibilities: the brand retains ownership of the stock, while the partner runs the shop and handles sales.

42 shops and a search for local entrepreneurs

The Romet and Prorowery network currently comprises 42 shops. Of these, 20 are company-owned and 22 are operated by franchisees. Franchised outlets therefore account for just over half of the reported network. The recruitment of further partners builds on a model already operating alongside shops managed directly by the company.

As Łukasz Kania, director of the Romet Store network, explains in the article, the brand is primarily looking for committed, enterprising people with a strong understanding of their local market. This candidate profile emphasises hands-on involvement in running the business and knowledge of the area where the shop will operate.

Romet sees the greatest potential in towns and cities with more than 50,000 residents. This offers guidance to prospective partners, but does not mean that every location meeting the population threshold will be approved. The information provided includes neither a list of specific towns and cities nor a target number of openings. No timetable for expanding the network has been disclosed either.

Investment of around PLN 50,000–150,000, with no stock purchase

Romet puts the investment at approximately PLN 50,000–150,000. The final amount depends on the partnership model, location, floor area and extent of the shop fit-out. Given this range, the stated minimum should not be treated as a standard cost for opening any outlet.

The main distinguishing feature of the offer is how stock is supplied. The franchisee does not invest directly in buying it. The entire range remains the property of Romet and is supplied to the shop on consignment. The operator receives commission for running the outlet and making sales.

This is an important distinction when assessing the financial proposition. The shop's opening budget and the arrangements for settling sales are separate elements. However, the fact that the partner does not buy the bicycles or other stock does not mean the business needs no working capital. Before making a decision, it is worth establishing which expenses are covered by the stated investment range and which need to be budgeted for separately.

The article does not specify the commission rate or provide a detailed payment schedule. Without these figures, the initial investment alone is not enough to assess the shop's likely financial performance. A forecast needs to weigh the remuneration terms against the costs of the specific premises and the proposed staffing arrangements.

The partner runs the shop and manages the team

The franchisee is responsible for ensuring appropriate customer service, managing the team and meeting agreed sales targets. Supplying stock on consignment does not change the partner's responsibility for the day-to-day running of the outlet. The offer involves more than simply providing premises for the brand.

Prospective partners will need to translate these responsibilities into a practical operating plan. Before entering discussions, it is worth deciding how much time the owner intends to spend in the shop, how customer service will be organised and what staffing costs to allow for. These are questions for the applicant's own business plan, rather than additional Romet requirements stated in the article.

Sales targets warrant a similar approach. The source confirms that the partner is responsible for meeting them, but does not give figures or explain how they are set. Applicants should therefore ask about these arrangements before signing an agreement. They should also clarify liability for stock entrusted to them and how unsold stock is handled. The published description of the offer does not resolve these issues.

What to check before committing

Romet has announced that it will exhibit at Targi Franczyza, the franchise fair taking place on 22–23 October 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. This will give prospective partners an opportunity to clarify the terms directly with the brand's representatives. The priority, however, is not the meeting date itself, but obtaining the information needed to assess a specific shop.

At this stage, the offer sets out three clear elements: a preference for towns and cities with more than 50,000 residents, an investment that depends on the outlet's characteristics, and stock supplied on consignment. It does not, however, provide a basis for estimating profitability or the payback period. No such figures appear in the information provided.

Practical takeaway: before choosing premises, ask for a detailed cost breakdown, the rules for calculating commission and the terms governing liability for stock. Only by comparing these details with the costs of running the shop can you properly assess Romet's offer.