Ewigo France

What Ewigo France does

Ewigo France (legal entity: Ewigo Développement SAS) is a privately held franchise network founded in 2014 by Florent Barboteau that operates as an intermediary in private-to-private used-vehicle transactions in France. The company acts as a trusted third party between individual sellers and buyers, bundling escrow-secured payment (via partner CashSentinel), warranty extensions of up to 60 months (via Mutuaide), financing through four partner banks plus its own Ewilease product, carte grise (registration) brokerage, and an exclusive "Fiable ou remboursé" (Reliable or Refunded) quality label. End customers are private vehicle sellers (positioned to achieve 15-20% above standard trade-in) and private vehicle buyers seeking quality assurance; the second customer layer is the franchisee base, with three on-ramp formats — Agence (€90K total investment, €30K personal contribution), Concession automobile (€150K, €50K contribution), and Pôle Automobile bundling Ewiglass windshield repair (€215K, €65K contribution). Ewigo's revenue streams include a 4.5% franchise royalty on revenue (minimum €1,200/month), recurring IT fees (€235/month) and communication fees (€250/month rising to €350/month), transaction/commission fees on vehicle sales facilitated through franchise locations, warranty commissions and financing referrals.

The underlying technology stack is a proprietary franchise management system with an internal CRM (covering prospection through invoicing), a network reporting tool allowing franchisees to benchmark against peers, and a 50-page predictive success model used during franchisee qualification. Operational support is delivered through an onboarding sequence — qualification interviews, predictive fit scoring, location search, business plan support, and a 5-week initial training program (2 weeks at HQ + 3 weeks at trainer sales points) — plus ongoing network animation teams, recurring conventions (Benidorm 2025, Séminaire Vision Stratégique 2025-11), and incentive trips (Stockholm 2025). The network reaches 202 points of sale across France with 700+ people, generates approximately 1 sale every 4 minutes, and the network's own revenue scale milestone is €4M monthly. Marketing combines national TV (TF1, France 2, M6), earned media (Capital, L'Express, Forbes), an active blog and social presence, and event participation (Franchise Expo Paris as FFF member, EMVO 2026). Ewigo is registered in Evry (RCS 804 924 124) with headquarters at 3 rue Marius Hué, 91370 Verrières-le-Buisson, has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and remains founder-led.

Name

Ewigo France

Legal name

Ewigo Développement SAS

Website

https://ewigo-franchise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ewigo France is a privately held franchise network, founded in 2014, that intermediates used-vehicle transactions between private individuals across 202 points of sale, generating revenue from franchise royalties (4.5%), IT/communication fees and transaction/warranty/financing commissions for private sellers, buyers and franchisee entrepreneurs in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Verrières-le-Buisson

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction/Commission fees on vehicle sales: Ewigo acts as an intermediary in used vehicle transactions between private individuals. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and commissions on vehicle sales facilitated through the network's franchise locations.
2. Franchise fees and royalties: Franchisees pay an entrance fee, ongoing franchise royalties (4.5% of revenue with a minimum of 1,200 €/month), communication fees (250 €/month first year then 350 €/month), and IT fees (235 €/month).
3. Warranty extensions: Extensions of guarantees up to 60 months are offered through partner Mutuaide, generating additional revenue streams for franchisees.
4. Vehicle financing: Four partner banks offer financing options for used vehicles, creating referral and commission opportunities.
5. Carte grise brokerage: Registration/title brokerage services for vehicle transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ewigo France operates a franchise network specializing in automobile intermediation between private individuals for the sale and purchase of used vehicles. Each franchise location serves as a trusted intermediary, providing vehicle inspection, secure payment processing via escrow, warranty extensions, financing options, and administrative support (carte grise brokerage). The franchisor sells three franchise formats (Agence, Concession Automobile, and Pôle Automobile) to entrepreneurs and supports them with training, proprietary CRM, reporting tools, and a predictive success model.

Product overview

Ewigo France operates as a franchise network specializing in automobile intermediation between private individuals. The core Ewigo platform is complemented by three franchise formats (Agence, Concession Automobile, and Pôle Automobile) and subsidiary services including Ewilease (vehicle financing) and the Ewiglass windshield repair brand. The network has expanded to over 200 points of sale across France, with a business model centered on secure transactions, warranty extensions, and comprehensive automotive services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ewiglass: Windshield repair service offered within the Poles Auto concept, allowing franchisés to combine Ewigo vehicle sales with Ewiglass repair services under one investment.
• Ewilease

Products and services

• Ewigo Automotive Intermediation Franchise Core franchise platform offering automobile intermediation services between private individuals for the sale and purchase of used vehicles. Includes vehicle inspection, secure payment via escrow, warranty extensions, financing options, and administrative support. Sold as a franchise opportunity to entrepreneurs, with three sub-formats (Agence, Concession, Pôle Automobile).
• Ewigo Agence (Franchise Format) Entry-level franchise format with low implantation cost (€30,000 personal contribution, €90,000 total investment) and low operating costs. Limited to 3 commercial staff. Targets entrepreneurs seeking a low-risk entry point to the used vehicle intermediation market. Reported ROI under 18 months.
• Ewigo Concession Automobile (Franchise Format) Mid-tier franchise format offering higher revenue potential and maximum visibility, with interior showroom and unlimited commercial staff. Total investment €150,000 (€50,000 personal contribution). Reported ROI under 12 months.
• Ewigo Pôle Automobile (Franchise Format) Premium franchise format combining Ewigo's used vehicle sale/purchase services with Ewiglass windshield repair services under one investment. Highest revenue potential and synergies between activities. Total investment €215,000 (€65,000 personal contribution). Combines Ewigo and Ewiglass franchise (5% CA + €200 communication fee for Ewiglass).
• Ewilease Vehicle Financing Service Vehicle financing/leasing service deployed nationally in 2025 to help customers finance their vehicle purchases, complementing the existing four-banking-partner financing options. Available through Ewigo's franchise network across France.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network revenue growth: Franchisees' revenue increased by more than 50% between 2020 and 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EMVO partners (Leboncoin, Nextlane)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Ewigo participated in EMVO (European Motor Vehicle Event) where industry partners including Leboncoin and Nextlane shared insights on automotive market evolution, digitalization of purchasing journeys, and future consumer expectations.
• CashSentinelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCashSentinel is Ewigo's historical partner for secure payment processing, having collaborated for nearly 10 years. The partnership provides escrow payment services that secure transactions between private vehicle sellers and buyers, addressing fraud concerns and ensuring payment safety.
• MutuaidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutuaide provides extended warranty options of up to 60 months for vehicles sold through Ewigo's network, offering customers comprehensive protection and peace of mind.
• 4 Partner BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour banking partners offer a wide range of financing options for used vehicle purchases, supporting customers with flexible payment solutions and generating commission revenue for franchisees.
• EwiglasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEwiglass is Ewigo's sister brand specializing in windshield repair services. The 'Pôle Automobile' franchise model combines Ewigo (vehicle sale/purchase) with Ewiglass (windshield repair), creating synergies and allowing entrepreneurs to open two franchises under one investment.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carglass: France's largest windshield repair/replacement franchise network, operated under Belron. Closely comparable to Ewigo in being a France-wide auto-services franchise with standardized training, network reporting, and IT tools — and effectively the category benchmark for Ewigo's own Ewiglass windshield brand.
• La Centrale: Leading French used-car listing and comparison platform connecting private buyers and sellers, with financing and insurance adjacents. Directly comparable in intermediating French used-car transactions, though operates a marketplace rather than franchise model.
• Aramis Group (Aramisauto): French online used-car retailer offering intermediation, financing, warranty and home delivery services to private buyers. Directly comparable to Ewigo in the French used-car transaction value chain, though operates an online/integrated model rather than a franchise network.

Others

• Speedy: Major French car-maintenance and repair franchise network. Comparable to Ewigo as a France-wide auto-services franchise with standardized training and network operations, but in maintenance rather than used-car intermediation.
• Norauto: Major French auto-services (maintenance, tire, accessory) franchise network under Mobivia. Comparable to Ewigo in franchise model mechanics, training infrastructure, and French retail footprint, though in adjacent automotive services rather than used-car intermediation.

Broad incumbents

• AutoScout24: European used-car marketplace with a strong French presence. Competes with Ewigo at the discovery and transaction-initiation stage of the French used-car funnel, but operates a broad European platform model rather than a domestic franchise intermediation model.
• Leboncoin: France's dominant C2C classifieds platform with a major auto vertical that competes for the same private used-car transaction flow Ewigo intermediates. While not franchise-based, it defines the competitive price benchmark for private-party auto listings.

Emerging players

• CarMax: US-listed used-car retailer combining vehicle sourcing, reconditioning, warranty and financing under one brand. Conceptually comparable to Ewigo's bundling of intermediation, warranty (Mutuaide) and financing (4 partner banks), though operates a corporate-store model in the US rather than a French franchise model.
• Reezocar: French online used-car platform offering curated vehicles, warranty, financing and home delivery to private buyers. Comparable to Ewigo in intermediating French used-car purchases with value-added services, but younger, more digital-native, and without a franchise distribution model.

Regional players

• Auto1 Group: Pan-European used-car platform operating brands such as Autohero across multiple geographies. Comparable in intermediating and remarketing used vehicles at scale, though focused on dealer sourcing rather than private-to-private transactions and serving broader European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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