FIND A STORE PRIVILEGE AREA RECEPTION MARK RANGE STORES ONLINE STORE PRO AREA FRANCHISE CONTACT ›› WHY JOIN US? ›› KEY SUCCESS FIGURES >> WHY NOT YOU? >> PRESS AREA FRANCHISEES 'WORDS Testimony of Christophe Baratte - Franchisee of Noyelles-Godault (62) and Seclin (59). Christophe BARATTE 43 years old, RÉAUTÉ CHOCOLAT franchisee What prompted you to become a franchisee? What was your previous professional experience? Christophe Baratte: As I approach my forties, I wanted to give my life a new professional boost. Can you explain to us what led you to join the RÉAUTÉ CHOCOLAT network ? Christophe Baratte : The chance of a meeting… I had the opportunity to meet during a stay in La Rochelle in 2009, Eric and Isabelle VANDEVOORDE, who opened the 1st Franchise of the Chocolats Roland Réauté brand. Their feedback, as well as a visit to their shop the next day, convinced me. The project began to mature, I left the bank a year and a half later after this meeting. This job was therefore new to you, can you tell us more about how the training went before starting? Christophe Baratte : The training is very comprehensive. We learn the whole program over 4 or 5 weeks of theoretical training but also practical. All aspects of the business are covered: from the product, to marketing, including point of sale management. In addition to this, the network head accompanies us at the opening, with assistance for 2 weeks at the launch of the point of sale. At this precise moment, an animator comes to support us. You are still a young franchisee. How did you start your business? Did it meet your expectations? Do you have other projects under the banner? Christophe Baratte : I opened my first store in July 2011. We had a very good start with a high attendance. I won't hide from you that I was very satisfied with this first year of activity. Hence my plan to have my second point of sale opened very quickly, on February 8 in Seclin. Interview conducted by Samuel Burner, published on 02/15/2013 on the Franchise Observatory By continuing to browse this site, you accept the use of cookies to provide you with personalized service. Find out more. To close © RÉAUTÉ CHOCOLAT 2019 • LEGAL NOTICES • CONTACT • SITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS • PRESS AREA • LOYALTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS • CONFIDENTIALITY