Join our franchise in canada
The concept
Echelle Canada is a member of L’Échelle Européenne, a unique franchise specialized in height access solutions for both individuals and professionals.
We design, manufacture, and market a wide range of products to ensure the safety of our clients and their teams when working at height. All of our products meet high standards of quality and safety and fully comply with the regulations in force in each territory:
- Ladders, stepladders, platforms;
- Fixed and mobile scaffolding;
- Safety equipment: PPE, harnesses, lifelines, fall protection anchors, safety nets, safety guardrails, construction site protection;
- Elevation equipment: material lifts, aerial work platforms, lifts;
- Custom fabrications: cage ladders, walkways;
- Stairs: wood, metal, stainless steel, glass, traditional, design, contemporary, modular, spiral, straight, quarter-turn.
The strength of our network lies in our ability to offer, in one place, all the solutions for climbing, working, and moving at height, with a wide range of innovative and exclusive products for the European and Canadian markets.
Our Values
L’Echelle Européenne has been built around four core values:
Innovation
Thanks to our design office and testing center, we are constantly engaged in Research and Development to anticipate customer needs and regulatory changes in each country where our stores are located.
Respect
In every product we develop, we are committed to strictly adhering to current standards and communicating them clearly to our clients and franchisees.
Customer Satisfaction
The culture of customer satisfaction is at the heart of the company’s strategy and development. This value is instilled at every level, both with franchisees and employees.
Continuous Development
Our ambition is to continuously expand our network, both geographically and in terms of market share.
The Benefits for Franchisees
By joining the L’Echelle Européenne franchise network, you benefit from continuous support from the moment you request information and throughout the entire operation of the franchise, all for a very competitive initial investment.
Once your application is accepted, your journey will begin with 4 weeks of training:
- Week 1: Training on professional products
- Week 2: Training on stairs
- Week 3: Field/store training
- Week 4: Training and delivery of management tools
Another major advantage? Focus on growing your business and satisfying your customers, while L’Echelle Européenne handles the global communication at the local level (social media, website, etc.).
FAQ
The initial investment required to open an L’Echelle franchise is one of the most competitive on the market. It amounts to $105,000, which will allow you to open a store of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet and aim for a turnover of $1,000,000 with a gross margin of over 40%.
A typical L’Echelle Canada store is divided into three areas: the storage area, the showroom, and the office area. The minimum required size is 2,000 square feet, but there is no maximum. It will depend on your growth rate, location, and client potential.
Échelle Canada franchisees have very diverse backgrounds. Some come from the construction industry, but many have learned the trade through initial and ongoing training.
If you demonstrate curiosity, perseverance, independence, and have sales skills, you can be a candidate for the franchise. We understand that the trade can be learned, so we are looking for strong personalities.
The recruitment process lasts an average of 12 weeks. During this period, we will assess the alignment between your project and your application, and we will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
It will take an average of 8 weeks from the approval of your application to the official opening of your franchise. This is mainly due to the fact that you will receive 4 weeks’ training.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to open a second Échelle Canada franchise. However, you must first successfully develop your first franchise. Additionally, the opening of a second franchise should not be at the expense of the sustainability of the first one.
When you join the L’Echelle Canada franchise, you’re guaranteed to be the only L’Echelle franchisee operating in your market area. The distribution of the territory has been studied to ensure that no store is cannibalized by another.
Based on the development model of the Laval and Longueuil franchises, you’ll be able to achieve sales of close to $1,000,000 in your second year, with an average gross margin of 40%.
We are not in a position to provide you with financing, but we have obtained a partnership with the BDC bank in order to facilitate your credit applications.
Need more information?
Contact
Clément Dubourg,
General Manager
by e-mail at c.dubourg@echelle-europeenne.com