French start-up designer of an innovative ergonomic doorstop, fully adapted to avoid musculoskeletal disorders, is looking for distribution agreements or franchise contracts

This French innovation has won several awards in international competitions and has been validated by the Pension and Occupational Health Insurance Fund in France. Simple, ingenious and practical, this product is intended for all trades, as well as for private use, when a door must be kept open, for hotels, cleaning staff in the health sector, for cabin crew on ships or planes... This doorstop provides the solution to occupational and domestic risks because of its ergonomic design and extremely simple operation. It can be placed under the door and removed without the user having to bend down repeatedly. The company's director created the product based on many years of experience in the hotel industry and following the advice of many housekeeping supervisors and room maids who helped refine the method of use. He had also noticed the difficulties encountered by heads of department, and those caused in the management of hotels due to musculoskeletal disorders. The hotel industry in France loses 620,000 working days. The main risks are induced by carrying heavy loads, repetitive movements, and awkward postures. Low back pain is the leading cause of incapacity for work before the age of 45, and 20% of work interruption are linked to back pain. In addition to limiting occupational risks, this innovation is also a tool for enhancing the brand image... it is a work tool, which combines practicality and elegance. Everyone can work without fear of the door closing unexpectedly, noisily, or even dangerously. This doorstop prevents traumatizing solicitations of the body, hips, shoulders, knees, and lumbar region. The company is looking for a distributor or a franchisee who will be able to manage its own flows (orders, purchases, sales). The partner will be supported in the commercial action by the provision of communication tools and by the possible presence on professional shows. The main targeted sectors for the product are hotels, health care, cruise ships, retirement and nursing homes, industrial cleaning, and social housing. It is therefore highly desirable that the reseller or franchisee is already well established in the sales sectors of : - Cleaning and hygiene products - Hospitality products - Rolling furnitures for hotels and restaurants - Room furnishings - Bathroom furniture and equipment - Small equipment for the maintenance of premises Franchising is the most suitable formula (freedom for partners, control of flows, adaptation to international markets, use of the trademarks and brand name...etc.) Distributors or franchisees would have total freedom in the commercial process, with, at the beginning, an annual sales contract to be fulfilled, a starting purchase price which could become degressive when the sales target is exceeded, negotiated by the partners, who would have to rely on a serious market analysis in their region or country. International cooperation : 1st hypothesis: Scheduled supplies of goods The reseller places an order with the company, which then ships the products against invoice. A minimum number of sales will be set for the year, with the guarantee of a negotiated rate fixed over a period. 2nd hypothesis: The franchise A contract is formalized and signed between the parties, including: sales price, minimum quantities, duration, payment terms, conditions for breaking up, possible penalties, conditions about the right to use the trademarks and brand name, etc. To start the partnership, before concluding a distribution agreement, it is possible for the reseller to order small quantities. The reseller places an order and is delivered at the catalogue price. Payment shall be made by bank transfer when the order is placed. The franchisee is responsible for all ordering, delivery, and payment operations, in compliance with the franchise contract, and in accordance with the terms and conditions to be agreed between the parties