SPAR Hungary has reached a milestone: the 300th franchise store opened in Lenti

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 10. 29. 11:24

The franchise network of SPAR Hungary has reached a significant milestone: the 300th partner store, owned by Fe-Zo Kft., has opened in Lenti. The new store is located in the city center and offers customers modern, comfortable services. The 286-square-meter business premises underwent a complete renovation, so after the transformation it opened its doors with renewed equipment and a modern image. In the SPAR market, in addition to locally baked baked goods, a deli, meat and self-service cheese counter awaits visitors. The unit provides work for 14 commercial professionals, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the local economy.

The SPAR franchise network is expanding dynamically

SPAR’s franchise program started in 2012, when the first partner store was opened in Mór. Since then, the number of partners has continuously increased, and this year the network will be expanded with seven more units across the country. By the end of 2023, the franchise network will include a total of 308 stores, including many stores located at OMV and ORLEN filling stations.

Márk Maczelka, head of communications at SPAR Hungary, said that joining the franchise network is beneficial for retailers, as SPAR provides modernization and environmentally friendly operational support, a wide range of products and marketing support to its partners. During the modernization of the connected stores, each unit undergoes renovation, thus ensuring a pleasant and modern shopping experience for customers.

Wide range of products and support system for partners

SPAR franchise stores offer more than 16,000 products, and the stores belonging to the network receive continuous logistical, IT and professional support. This structure helps partners to offer quality products and services to their customers. Last year, the SPAR franchise network had a turnover of nearly HUF 135 billion and provided a living for around 3,700 commercial professionals.

New stores nationwide

During this year, several new SPAR partners joined the network, including in Szentgotthárd, Százhalombatta, Pécs, Budaörs, Érd, Dunaújváros, as well as in Cserkeszőlő, Tapolca and Berettyóújfalu. In the future, it is expected that the SPAR franchise network will continue to grow, providing customers with access to SPAR’s quality products and services in more and more settlements.

SPAR’s constantly expanding franchise program not only supports the development of the store chain, but also provides new opportunities for local businesses and communities to connect to the modern commercial infrastructure.