Commerce

The opening in early March of the first multisensory leisure center on the island marks an evolution in the Reunion entertainment landscape. Located rue Jean-Chatel in Saint-Denis, this unique place also stands out for its inclusive character : it offers an experience accessible to all, combining technological innovation and shared emotions. This is something to delight fans of public video games..

Well known in Reunion, the sporting goods brand will capitalize on this anniversary throughout the year to accelerate its image repositioning. In particular, it launches the Fair Play Prize concept, a promise of fair prices on iconic products from major brands. It was founded in 1966 by footballers Just Fontaine, Jean Djorkaeff and Pierre Batteux...

The historic store in the heart of Saint-Denis is beginning a major metamorphosis. First step : a completely redesigned basement, where a modernized DIY universe now rubs shoulders with an offer of indoor and outdoor furniture. It was seven decades ago. Issop Ravate founded the hardware store which would become the number one non-food distribution group in Reunion. Here is the DIY section...

The Darty brand is preparing to revitalize the Duparc shopping malls (Sainte-Marie) and Cap Sacré-Cœur (The Port) by occupying the spaces made available by the closure of Fnac. A strategic deployment, especially since the number one distributor of home equipment in Reunion Island, in the West Indies and New Caledonia now has the flagships of household appliances in its fold..

What if choosing the right to use a brand became as simple as choosing a film on Netflix or a route on Waze? ? In any case, that’s Myrtille’s bet, the first French artificial intelligence capable of directing a candidate towards the franchisor made for their personality. Every year, There are tens of thousands of French people considering retraining..

On the occasion of Franchise Expo Paris 2026, the first network of high-end art schools for children, teenagers and adults launches a variant ! This concept without commercial premises opens new perspectives to entrepreneurs while reinforcing the founding idea : make art accessible to as many people as possible. It was founded in 1996 by the painter and designer Nathalie Virot..

The bakery group has initiated an acceleration of its franchise development in France. In the context of restoration recomposition, the network intends to strengthen its network in city centers with high potential, mixed neighborhoods and passing trade, with several openings planned in 2026. Founded in 1990 in Brussels by Alain Coumont, The...

In 2026, the Reunionese restaurant brand returned to Franchise Expo Paris to recruit partners. After expanding through branches in the South and Île-de-France, the brand launched its franchise project across France last year. This prospecting resulted in the selection of the first two candidates, whose restaurants are in the opening phase...

Between fitness and healthy food, Franchise Expo Paris is particularly focused this year on well-being. A sector that stands out among the most dynamic franchise markets. With around 5,500 sports halls in France, a turnover of 2,4 billion euros and nearly 7 million members in 2024, fitness confirms its status as....

For the 22nd consecutive year, Banque Populaire revealed the results of its “Annual Franchise Survey” a few days before the Franchise Expo Paris show., carried out in partnership with the FFF and Kantar. This study sheds light on the profile of franchisees and that of franchisors, and also on their concerns about the future. The annual survey....