This selection of franchise networks in the Rhône department includes a mix of retail, services, and automotive companies. Carrefour Express operates supermarkets, Point S offers tire sales and car maintenance, Cuisines AvivA designs and sells kitchen furniture, and Vatel Business School prepares professionals for hospitality management. Other notable companies include L'Appart Fitness, a network of fitness clubs, and ASSADIA, which provides at-home childcare services. These companies represent various sectors, from daily essentials to specialized services.
The headquarters of these franchise networks are concentrated in and around Lyon, with several companies based in Lyon itself, such as Carrefour Express, Point S, Vatel Business School, and ASSADIA. Villeurbanne is home to Cuisines AvivA and L'Appart Fitness, while Saint-Priest hosts First Stop France and BigMat Girardon. This geographical pattern suggests a strong regional base for the development and management of these franchise operations.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carrefour Express
Operates supermarkets, providing groceries and daily essentials to customers in various neighborhoods, focusing on convenience and accessibility for local communities. |
3,201 | |||
| 2 | 1,063 | ||||
| 3 |
Cuisines AvivAcuisines-aviva.com
Designs, sells and distributes kitchens through a franchise network, offering unique products at competitive prices with a focus on customer satisfaction. |
632 | |||
| 4 |
Vatel Business School - Hotel & Tourism Managementvatel.com
Prepares future professionals for international hospitality and tourism management, teaching techniques, service quality, customer satisfaction, and French hospitality across over 50 schools worldwide. |
505 | |||
| 5 |
L'Appart Fitnesslappartfitness.com
Network of over 110 fitness clubs in France offering cardio, strength training, group classes, premium Cross-Training, and flexible memberships. |
442 | |||
| 6 |
ASSADIAassadia.fr
Smart at-home childcare service: We take care of your children after school/nursery with an intelligent kit, fostering their development until your return |
321 | |||
| 7 |
First Stop Francefirststop.fr
Provides vehicle maintenance and fleet management services across Europe, supporting private drivers and businesses with extensive service centers. |
270 | |||
| 8 |
BigMat Girardonbigmat.fr
Supplies construction and renovation materials to building professionals and individuals, offering local service, expert advice, and a wide range of products including tools and showroom displays. |
250 | |||
| 9 |
Groupe Central Autoscentralautos.fr
This company is a family-owned automotive group distributing major car brands, providing comprehensive mobility solutions, vehicle sales, financing, maintenance, repairs, and electric charging solutions. |
172 | |||
| 10 |
Cyclablecyclable.com
Network of over 50 specialized bicycle stores offering electric, cargo, folding, gravel, and travel bikes promoting cycling for all purposes. |
166 | |||
| 11 |
Opticiens Krys J.Torrilhonopticiens-torrilhon.fr
Family-owned optical and hearing stores across multiple French regions, offering expert advice, stylish frames, and advanced vision health technologies. |
138 | |||
| 12 |
Essentiel & Domicileessentiel-franchise.fr
Franchise network offering premium personal home services across France, focusing on quality, employee value, and client satisfaction. |
113 | |||
| 13 |
Family Plusfamilyplus.fr
Provision of experienced home-based services including childcare, tutoring, cleaning, ironing, computer lessons, and various personalized domestic supports. |
106 | |||
| 14 |
SiliGomsiligom.fr
SILIGOM is an independent network of over 200 points of sale, operated by independent members specializing in selling and installing various types of tires and car maintenance |
105 | |||
| 15 |
Groupe Vulcaingroupevulcain.fr
Distributes several automotive and motorcycle brands including Volvo, Land Rover, Lotus, Opel, Kia, Mazda, Suzuki, MG, Honda, Yamaha, and Ford in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. |
71 | |||
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| 16 |
AUTODISTRIBUTION GOBILLOT RHÔNEautodistribution.fr
Specialized in selling and distributing automotive parts, the company provides a wide range of quality products through a network of stores and professional services in the Lyon area |
55 | |||
| 17 |
Planète Gardiensplanete-gardiens.com
Specializing in cleaning services for buildings, including replacement of absent caretakers and annual cleaning contracts, with a focus on impeccable service and quality |
50 | |||
| 18 |
Philae Services Funérairesphilaeservicesfuneraires.fr
National network of funeral franchises offering transparency, support for independent businesses, and partnership opportunities for individuals looking to open a funeral franchise |
43 | |||
| 19 |
ELISE Lyonelise.com.fr
Since 1997, a network specializing in collecting and sorting office waste to create sustainable jobs for individuals with disabilities or facing integration difficulties |
42 | |||
| 20 |
Architéa Francearchitea.fr
Architéa is a leading renovation contractor network offering comprehensive services, innovative solutions, and a strong focus on client satisfaction and profitability |
37 | |||
| 21 |
MON-ERP.frmon-erp.fr
Mon-Erpfr is a BtB service provider specializing in helping public establishments and commercial real estate professionals with accessibility and fire safety regulations |
26 | |||
| 22 |
Hôtel Kyriad Prestige - Lyon Est - Eurexpoprestige-lyon-est-saint-priest-eurexpo.kyriad.com
A 4-star hotel offering 149 rooms, 9 seminar rooms, a restaurant, a lounge bar, and a Cinq Mondes Spa in Lyon East |
19 | |||
| 23 |
YMANCI - Lyon Vienne Mâcon Rumillyymanci.fr
A brokerage firm specializing in securing and negotiating real estate and business loans, arranging insurance, and credit consolidation services |
18 | |||
| 24 |
Hexa Patrimoinehexapatrimoine.com
Hexa Patrimoine offers franchise opportunities in sustainable wealth management, providing expertise in financial and real estate investments, estate planning, and asset protection |
16 | |||
| 25 |
DALOFIdalofi.com
Hotel management and support services for a group of 6 franchised hotels in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, including finance, marketing, and development |
16 | |||
| 26 |
BEST BAGELSbestbagels.fr
Franchise offering American-style bagels with fresh ingredients prepared in front of customers, along with imported American grocery products for a complete USA experience |
15 | |||
| 27 |
TRIBEKAItribekai.com
A global strategy consulting firm specializing in guiding Retail players to create value through real estate development and franchising internationally |
15 | |||
| 28 |
Century 21 Presqu'ile Immobiliercentury21-pi-immobilier-lyon.com
A team of 15 professionals in Lyon specialising in character real estate sales and management, covering UNESCO World Heritage sites |
8 | |||
| 29 |
Groupe Perspectivesgroupe-perspectives.com
Network of independent home builders sharing tools and experiences, managing growth with multiple offices and constructing around 500 houses annually. |
6 | |||
| 30 |
ARMODIS GROUP
This Lyon-based company specializes in managing food local stores, offering franchising or management leases They focus on customer-oriented city center supermarkets |
4 | |||
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