Atome3D Is Opening a Franchise Network to Promote the Development of 3D Printing in France

The French distributor Atome3D is accelerating its development in France and wishes to reinforce its presence on the territory thanks to a new franchise concept. The company’s objective is to open a number of Atome3D showrooms, i.e. stores that will be able to rely on the brand’s tools and expertise and resell the entire catalog currently offered. Franchisees will thus be able to benefit from real know-how, whether commercial or technical, and promote the development of 3D printing in France. Five stores should already open before the summer, with a target of 20 by the end of the year.

Benoit Michaut

Benoit Michaut expands: “The main advantage of this franchise network is its proximity. Our current problem is not being able to be as physically close as we want to our customers throughout the country. By sharing our know-how with motivated and autonomous entrepreneurs, we erase this geographical barrier.” Thus, professional users of 3D printing and communities will be able to have a knowledgeable intermediary. The goal is to make additive manufacturing even more accessible on the French territory and allow users to rely on local experts.

Starting a business is a challenge that requires finding the right resources and partners. Today, the franchise concept offers significant security since an entrepreneur can start their activity more easily and quickly, by relying on the strengths of a brand that is already a market leader. Moreover, the concept of franchising is widely adopted in France: in 2022, there were more than 1,950 franchise networks, with a global turnover of 76.6 billion euros, i.e. 11.4% more compared to 2021. And in the additive manufacturing market, we can now count on the Atome3D network.