Profitable Showroom In No Time

• No entry fees and no royalties
• No stock - kitchens are delivered directly to the consumer
• No cash flow issues - you receive a 25% deposit from the consumer at the order
• A comfortable margin - *43% gross margin
• A swift return on investment - on average, a Schmidt's showroom is paid back within *2 years (after year one)

After two years of trading, an expected average turnover of about *£1.7 Million
(*Figures are based on the average performance of our existing showrooms in France)

Schmidt is the right solution for a profitable business which also has a quick return on investment

Be Involved in a Buoyant Market

The UK is the 3rd largest consumer of kitchen furniture in Europe. It is unarguable that most UK householders now put a high value on the "Interior Design" of their home, high quality fitted kitchens will play a major part. Fitted kitchens are now the "norm" and no longer a luxury. A kitchen is now at the heart of your home and represents a place where we spend most of our time.

Opening a Schmidt's showroom goes hand in hand with a great turnover and a profitable business. Not only do you join a brand associated with quality but also the 5th kitchen manufacturer and the leading brand in Europe

Training and Support

Schmidt will assist you to become a professional in your new job by providing four weeks fully comprehensive training programme. This training will enable you to acquire the required skills to perform efficiently in your new role. At the end of the training, you and your team will:

• have a great product knowledge
• feel comfortable in applying Schmidt's sales techniques
• know how to design kitchens with our CAD design software
• be able to confidently use reporting and management software tools

Schmidt provides full permanent support before, during and after the showroom's opening.

We have put in place a training programme that can only guarantee your success.

Independent, yes. But not on your own!

Schmidt is at your side on a daily basis in assisting you with the success of your showroom. You will get support from various departments; you will get marketing advice, I.T support, sales support, recommendations with regards to your showroom layout...

In addition to this, you will be liaising on a regular basis with the Expansion Manager until your Schmidt showroom opens, then the Area Manager will take over from this point and will provide on-going support by meeting with you on a regular basis. Our team will assist you with:

• defining the catchment area
• searching for premises in the right location
• setting up the financing plan
• recruiting Kitchen Design Consultants
• providing a fully comprehensive training programme
• increasing your turnover and the profitability of your showroom
• managing your team

Financing

Our network of 560 stores worldwide and on-going growth is a testament to our success. The viability of the project provides reassurance to banks in order to secure loans.

Three Financing Partners
A Schmidt's showroom is financed by:

• you, and your personal investment
• Schmidt's financing with regards to the interior concept
• and the bank that finances the refurbishment of the showroom

Schmidt will finance up to 40% of the overall project. In collaboration with your accountant, we will help you to set up your business plan.

In addition to this, we will come with you to the bank and help you to present your business plan in order to secure the loan.

Schmidt - A Brand That Communicates

Schmidt works with a communication and PR agency in the UK enabling us to have several press releases every month in magazines such as Beautiful Kitchens, KBB, Essential KBB and En Voyage.

In collaboration with you, we will put in place promotional campaigns and provide you with all the necessary tools to have a great impact. We also put in place incentivised promotions to motivate Kitchen Design Consultants.

Finally we will schedule direct marketing and email marketing campaigns throughout the year.

Testimonial

What did you like about Schmidt?
I really liked the people I dealt with; they were very professional and passionate about the brand.

The most important thing for me was that Schmidt is a manufacturer and have full control over the supply and quality chain. It was important to say to my future clients that my product was totally a Schmidt's product.

I even had the opportunity to see the factory before opening my showroom. I was very impressed by the organisation, the cleanness and the happiness of workers being there. This factory visit really convinced me and I recommend it to any franchise owner before making the commitment as this will give them reassurance and comfort in their decision that proved to be the right choice for me.
Laurent Daniel

The Next Step

Our team is here to provide you with any additional information you may need and will be happy to provide you with the right assistance and the right tools you need to ensure that your project becomes a successful business. Please register below to receive more information,