As Kutchenhaus hits the 100-showroom milestone, we sit down with UK general manager Jim Barnard to unpack one of the most remarkable growth stories in mid-market kitchen retail.
From just 10 showrooms in 2015 to a 100 High Street locations a decade later, Kutchenhaus has become a dominant force in UK kitchen retail backed by German manufacturing giant Nobilia and powered by a loyal network of owner-operators - nearly 40% now run more than one showroom.
Recorded at the opening of the brand’s 100th showroom in Beckenham, Barnard reflects on growth, culture and the realities of scaling a franchise business in a tough market.
In this episode, we cover:
“Our playbooks aren’t theoretical,” says Barnard. “They’re based on what we know works in the real world.”
If you want to understand why franchising is back in fashion – and how one brand has made it work at scale – this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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