Zaunteam Franchise AG

What Zaunteam Franchise AG does

Zaunteam Franchise AG is a Swiss-headquartered franchise franchisor specialising in fence and gate solutions, founded by Walter Hübscher circa 1990 (firmographics state 1989; the company history timeline states 1990). The corporate entity is registered as a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft in Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau (CHE-101.987.787 MWST), and operates a small central headquarters of 11–50 staff whose role is system management, partner support, training, marketing, and digital tooling rather than direct product sales. End-customer revenue is generated by a network of over 125 independent franchise partner locations across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria that sell, deliver, and professionally install fencing and gate products and services under the Zaunteam brand.

The product and service portfolio spans residential garden fences, privacy and noise screens, railings and balustrades, industrial and security fences (including automated gates, Powerfence, and perimeter locator systems), agricultural and equestrian fencing, public-sector installations (sports, highways, events), gabion stone cages, and ancillary services including fence rental for construction sites and events, repair and maintenance, ramming and earth-drilling works, and specialist installation using dedicated machinery. Materials covered include wood, metal, aluminium, glass, bamboo, WPC, steel, and stone. The company runs a proprietary technology stack — the Zaunplaner online and mobile fence planning app (iOS/Android), the Zaunteam TMS territory management system, the Akademie ZFA online training academy, an online multi-step inquiry form, and an Extranet portal — which together standardise lead capture, project planning, partner training, and territory operations across the franchise network.

Revenue mechanics for the AG itself combine initial franchise fees, recurring royalties, training and catalogue-related fees, and central marketing contributions from the 125+ independent franchise partners, who themselves generate project-based revenue from end customers. The customer base is structurally diversified across four verticals — Home & Garden (primary), Industry & Security, Animals/Forestry/Agriculture, and Public Sector — and is overwhelmingly SMB and individual residential in composition, with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers. The company has accumulated multiple franchise-industry awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year (Walter Hübscher, 2008), Bester Franchisegeber des Jahres (2012), F&C Gold Awards (2013, 2016, 2018), igenda Gold (2021, 2024), and quality seals from the German and Austrian Franchise Associations.

Name

Zaunteam Franchise AG

Legal name

Zaunteam Franchise AG

Website

https://zaunteam.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zaunteam Franchise AG is a Swiss-headquartered franchise franchisor operating 125+ independent partner locations across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria that sell, deliver, and install fences, gates, privacy screens, railings, and related outdoor enclosure products and services for residential, commercial, agricultural, and public-sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frauenfeld

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fence and Gate Product Sales: Sale of fencing and gate products including garden fences, privacy screens, metal fences, aluminium fences, wooden fences, gabion walls, ranch fences, and more. Products are sold through franchise partner locations with professional installation.
2. Installation and Assembly Services: Professional fence and gate installation services provided by trained Zaunteam franchise partner installers using specialist equipment.
3. Fence Rental (Mietzaun / Baustellenabsicherung): Rental of fence panels and gates for construction sites, events, and temporary applications, including delivery, installation, and collection.
4. Repair, Maintenance, and Ramming/Drilling Services: Ongoing fence repair, maintenance, and specialist ground works (ramming and earth drilling) services for existing installations.
5. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Zaunteam Franchise AG generates revenue through franchise fees and royalties charged to its independent franchise partner network across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Zaunteam Franchise AG is a Swiss franchise franchisor that distributes and installs fences, gates, privacy screens, railings, gabions, industrial security fencing, and animal/pasture fencing through a network of over 125 independent franchise partner locations across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Beyond product supply, it provides professional on-site measurement and consultation, specialist installation, repair and maintenance, ramming and earth-drilling services, and temporary fence and gate rental for construction sites and events.

Product overview

Zaunteam Franchise AG is a Swiss-based franchise company specializing in fencing and gate solutions, operating as a B2C and B2B product and service company. The portfolio consists of physical products (fences, gates, railings, privacy screens in various materials including wood, metal, aluminum, glass, bamboo, plastic, and steel) complemented by installation and maintenance services. Key product lines include Gartenzäune (garden fences), Sichtschutz (privacy screens), Handläufe und Geländer (railings), Industriezäune (industrial fences), Tierzäune (animal fences), and Gabionen (gabion stone cages). Digital tools include the Zaunplaner (online fence planner) and an internal TMS system for franchise operations. The company operates across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria through a network of over 125 franchise partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garden Fences and Gates (Gartenzäune und Tore)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zaunteam has over 35 years of experience in the fence and gate market across the DACH region.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hornbach:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Zaunteam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi9tG3EBB1i6v9I8Y4b6v2g
• Facebookfacebook.com/zaunteam
• Instagraminstagram.com/zaunteam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zaunteam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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