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Sophia franchise network aims to expand its network to 100 franchises within the diaspora by 2026 and is launching an innovative configurator

February 18, 2025

Sophia, the Romanian retailer specializing in personalized textile decorations, reached a cumulative turnover of 7 million euros in 2024, across its 30 stores (5 company-owned, 25 franchised) in Romania, Spain, and the USA. The company's primary objective is to expand to 100 franchises by the end of 2026, focusing mainly on diaspora communities.

„Our development plan is to expand our network to 100 franchises within the...

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