Co-op launches franchise recruitment programme

The Co-op has today unveiled moves to develop franchise stores, which will be the first time the 175-year-old supermarket has licenced its brand to independent retailers. This expansion programme aims to create a significant number of new Co-op branded stores under its franchise offering, on top of its recent announcement to build around 100 new owned and operated stores in 2019. This is a unique proposition for independent retailers who share the Co-op values and principles to become part of the Co-op community and is in addition to having access…

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