Do business with us
Become your own boss
Do business with Schmidt Groupe by creating or taking over a Schmidt or Cuisinellà showroom. You can enjoy complete peace of mind, since we will provide you with end-to-end support without charging any entry fees or royalties.
We are always on the lookout for talented entrepreneurs to enrich and grow our network of showrooms.
End-to-end support
One of our Network Expansion managers will call you back within 48 hours and will be your main contact throughout the process, all the way from the very first meeting until you ultimately open your showroom’s doors and even beyond.
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16 weeks of training
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€50,000 start-up capital
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€0 entry fees, €0 royalties
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34 new showrooms created in 2025
Seven good reasons to choose Schmidt Groupe
Join a dynamic, high-performance and supportive network
Become a Schmidt Groupe partner and join a community of independent entrepreneurs driven by the same ambition to succeed.
Everyone within the network benefits from the same tools, methods and structured support. Success is a collective endeavour: best practices are disseminated, feedback is shared, and each dealer can draw on the Group’s strength as well as mutual support from their peers.
The Schmidt and Cuisinellà networks have forged their reputation as market pioneers, and we are committed to achieving excellence every single day.
Backed by a family-run industrial group
The Schmidt and Cuisinellà brands are powered by a company that manufactures bespoke products to order at its plants in France and Germany.
Schmidt Groupe is in full control of the entire value chain, including quality, lead-times and supplies, while maintaining a direct and enduring relationship with its dealers.
After beginning as a family business back in 1959, Schmidt Groupe has grown over the years to become France’s leading kitchen manufacturer and Europe’s number one exporter in its sector, with the values of an independent group firmly committed to the long term.
Take advantage of attractive entry conditions
Schmidt Groupe uses an exclusive concession model.
That specifically means:
- No entry fees
- No royalties on revenue
- Independent dealer-owners
Each partner benefits from an exclusive concession agreement in their catchment area to guarantee their status as the local leader.
The overall investment depends on the brand and the project.
Schmidt Groupe will extend its trust in you and will support you in securing funding for your project in conjunction with your banking partners.
Count on our support for opening your showroom
From the very first meeting until such time as the showroom is ready to open, a dedicated Network Expansion manager guides every future dealer through the journey.
Support is provided in four stages:
- An initial meeting to clearly understand the project
- A meeting to present the most appropriate solutions
- An immersive experience in an active showroom
- Two days in Alsace to visit the head office and plants
A single point of contact who knows your project inside out will be available until the time comes to open the showroom.
Train with the Schmidt Groupe Academy
Opening a showroom requires planning and preparation. Schmidt Groupe will assist you from day one and throughout your development.
The Schmidt Groupe Academy, a Qualiopi-certified training organisation, offers 16 weeks of training covering sales, administration, design and showroom management.
Employees (designers, fitters and sales managers) can also benefit from highly operational training at both the training centre in Alsace and in the field.
Enjoy long-term support
We will not cut off our support when your showroom opens for business. Schmidt Groupe believes in delivering long-term assistance for developing sales and profitability through its sales methodology, management practices, management tools and ongoing training.
Each dealer can count on a retail manager, who will act as their dedicated day-to-day point of contact.
With an average return on investment of three years, profitability of 6 to 8%, and potential revenue of €2 million after two years in business, the figures speak for themselves.
Schmidt Groupe builds long-lasting partnerships. 60% of our suppliers have been working with the Group for more than 10 years. We also adopt the same long-term approach with our dealers.
Participate in a company that takes action
Schmidt Groupe has held B Corp certification since 2023, meaning that it has agreed for all its practices to be assessed by an independent body in terms of their impact in such areas as the environment, supplier relations, workers and governance.
By becoming a Schmidt or Cuisinellà dealer, you will champion and contribute directly to these commitments every day, especially through the network’s outreach and community initiatives.
Your success as an entrepreneur
