INDUSTRIAL & TRADE PARTNERSHIP
BECOME A FLAT CARGO PARTNER: OPEN YOUR OWN PALLET HUB IN EUROPE
Build the pallet business your region needs. You get the buying power, the software and the brand of a group with €20 million in revenue. You open your own hub, under the Flat Cargo name.
WHAT PROFILE IS NEEDED TO JOIN THE NETWORK?
Pallet merchant
Recycler
Sawmill
Contractor
Investor
Transporter
Logistician
WHY JOIN FLAT CARGO?
The wooden pallet market is profitable, but out of reach if you work alone. We give you the infrastructure to win your local market.
Central purchasing
Buy direct. No middleman margin. Our framework agreements with European sawmills give you new and reconditioned pallets at network prices.
Access to Key Accounts
On your own, you do not get into heavy-industry tenders. As a franchisee, you receive the orders of our French national accounts in your area, and of European accounts as the network expands.
Technological Tools
Run your business like a trader. Our own software prices your buy-backs, shows the HPE index (France’s reference pallet price index), tracks your stock and centralises your invoicing.
Training & Support
ISPM 15 heat treatment, EPAL specifications, repair standards, the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)… Our engineers train you on all of it, so you can answer any technical question in your region.
Provision of tools & know-how
The Flat Cargo model is built for entrepreneurs who want to run a full profit centre. The business rests on three principles:
BUSINESS SOFTWARE SUITE
ERP for stock and invoicing, plus a sales CRM connected to our French lead flow, and to European leads as the network expands.
INTEGRATION PATHWAY
Training module (E-learning & Visio) covering technical expertise in wood, sorting standards (UIC 435-2) and commercial methods.
MARKETING PACK
Launch kit, sales support materials, local SEO for the agency.
BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT
Ongoing technical and commercial support (Sales Administration, IT Service).
Profitability first.
Unlike traditional franchises with entry fees of €50k+, Flat Cargo focuses on speed of execution.
Light investment
No fleet of trucks to buy (Subcontracting model).
Fast cash flow
Customer payment guaranteed within 30 days by our factoring service.
Standard HUB simulation
2025 Data
Initial investment
€2,500
Licence + starter kit
Average gross margin
30%
Based on business volume
TARGET REVENUE YEAR 1
€150,000
TARGET REVENUE YEAR 2
€400,000-500,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the logistics management model?
The partner is responsible for organising their transport. They can invest in their own fleet or charter third-party carriers, depending on their strategy.
What are the financing arrangements for the stock?
The agency manages its own inventory. Financing is provided by initial cash flow (included in the €40k plan) and sales revenue. The partner manages its supplies through the central purchasing office or local buybacks with complete financial independence.
Are there any stock holding restrictions?
To keep service levels across the network, a minimum safety stock (MSS) is required on standard product lines (EPAL), so you can answer demand immediately.
PROJECT REVIEW
What you send us stays confidential. Our network development team reviews your project before we contact you.