SOME OF OUR MASTER FRANCHISES
BULGARIA
Master franchisee, Panda Coop, is Bulgaria's largest office products wholesaler and re-seller. There are currently 175 stores and OFFICE 1 is the clear market leader with a twenty five percent market share.
HOLLAND
The master franchisee of OFFICE 1 Benelux a joint venture between OFFICE 1 International and Dutch investors. This main purpose of the venture is to convert established dealers and stationers to the OFFICE 1 formula. There are now fifteen franchises in operation and plans are asfoot for expansion into neighboring Belgium.
IRELAND
The Irish master franchise consists in fifteen franchises and a substantial B to B business conducted in large measure on the web.
ITALY
The master franchisee Cart SA is a large chain of retail outlets featuring gift items. OFFICE 1 launched a 20,000 Sq. Ft superstore with ample private parking in the center of Rome in September 2000. There are now fourty franchises nationally.
SAUDI ARABIA
The OFFICE 1 master franchisee is the ATCO Development Group a holding company active in construction and real estate development. The firm is also the sole agent and representative of some 27 European and American companies. The first Saudi Office 1 superstore, 15,000 Sq. Ft was launched in Al Khobar in March 2001. Two more superstore were launched in Jeddah and Dammam.
SERBIA & MONTENEGRO
Serbia was launched by Panda COOP owner of the successful OFFICE 1 Franchise in Bulgaria. There are now thirty five stores nationally and OFFICE 1 is the clear market leader.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Office 1 Trinidad Ltd was launched by a group of local investors. The first store of 350m2 was launched in Spring 2003. There is now full market coverage with five stores and future plans call for expansion to neighboring Caribbean markets.
TURKEY
Master franchisee, OFMA SA, is a partnership consisting of some of the largest wholesalers and manufacturers of office products in Turkey. The company is national with thirty two superstores ranging in size between 1,500 Sq. Ft and 20,000 Sq. Ft.