The Alsatian landscaper network is expanding across the country

Cardinal Jardin, the first network of landscape designers

Cardinal Jardin, an Alsatian network of landscape designers, is undertaking voluntary franchise development after having refined its concept over several years.

Founded by Robin Ramousset, Cardinal Jardin is the leading network of landscapers and outdoor space designers. It consistently combines plants with other materials, such as metal, wood, glass, and concrete.
Its areas of intervention are very broad: from traditional garden design to the integration of green walls and ponds, including swimming pool cladding, the creation of stone stairs on sloping terrain, the development of terraces, etc.

Robin Ramousset, founder of Cardinal Jardin, holds the key to the expertise of this network, unique in France. After launching the brand in 2002, he decided to expand into franchising in 2006. Having refined his network concept for four years, he is now undertaking a proactive development policy in this format. Cardinal Jardin plans to establish around fifteen agencies in France by the end of 2011 and 130 eventually.

Robin Ramousset's strength lies in its ability to develop various outdoor design processes, which can be transferred to its franchisees. Cardinal Jardin can thus develop the same creativity and ensure the same quality of project monitoring in all locations. Highly demanding on both these points, the network acts as both a "builder" and a project manager for external contractors who may assist it (electricians, masons, etc.) in order to offer a turnkey service to its clients.

THE CREATOR OF THE GARDENS OF TOMORROW
Gardens, terraces, stairs, spas, swimming pools, but also borders, low walls, fences, and decorative elements such as furniture and lighting... Cardinal Jardin invented the outdoors, the art of living differently. Particularly attentive to its customers, it responds to their aspirations to make their outdoor space a reflection of their personality and desires.
Both artists and technicians, respectful of the environment, Cardinal Jardin franchisees take a radically different look at landscaping. They always stay ahead of trends by imagining and creating the gardens of tomorrow.

Network technical sheet:
Entry fees: 23.000 euros excluding VAT - Total initial investment: 45.000 euros (including entry fee) - 5-year franchise contract - Royalty on turnover excluding VAT: 3% monthly - Communication royalty: 4.100 euros excluding VAT/year - Operating royalty: 250 euros excluding VAT/month - Location criteria: area of 40.000 houses with gardens.