Support of small and medium businesses

It is considered that for the stable economic growth of the country, the share of small and medium-sized businesses in GDP should be more than 50%. In 2020 this figure in Russia was 19.8%.

Support of small and medium-sized businesses (hereinafter referred to as SMB) lies at the heart of METRO's global strategy around the world. It is the representatives of SMBs, including members of the HoReCa segment and traders, who are the main customers of METRO.

Support of SMB

For METRO customers

  • Unique offers on assortment, prices and delivery
  • Opening non-chain retail stores under Fasol franchise brand - for the development of entrepreneurship and small business
  • Financial programs (credit provision, cashback programs)
  • Launch of the STANFOOD Gastro Academy - to improve the skills of cooks and chefs

Why is it important?

For the company

It is always more profitable to work in a developed market with a stable developing economy

For customers

It is important to get support and expertise from a major player in the market, as this contributes to their development and growth

For the planet

It is important to manage natural resources wisely, which is possible only with a healthy economy, stable and diversified

Support in numbers

FASOL Franchise Project
1585
Entrepreneurs are developing retail trade under franchise brand FASOL
>1772
FASOL stores in 51 regions
3rd place
FASOL ranked third in the rating of retail franchises in Russia in the Independent rating BUYBRAND 2021
2nd place
FASOL ranked second in the TOP-500 best franchises of 2022 in the category "Grocery Stores"
METRO.Partner
~75 000
Coupons were used for the amount of more than 26 million ₽
2027
Restaurant participants in the METRO.Partner program from 190 cities
STANFOOD Gastro Academy
558
Graduate students of the Gastro Academy
72
Courses there are in STANFOOD
1585
Entrepreneurs are developing retail trade under franchise brand FASOL
>1772
FASOL stores in 51 regions
3rd place
FASOL ranked third in the rating of retail franchises in Russia in the Independent rating BUYBRAND 2021
2nd place
FASOL ranked second in the TOP-500 best franchises of 2022 in the category "Grocery Stores"
~75 000
Coupons were used for the amount of more than 26 million ₽
2027
Restaurant participants in the METRO.Partner program from 190 cities
558
Graduate students of the Gastro Academy
72
Courses there are in STANFOOD

METRO projects to support SMBs

FASOL Franchise Project Development

Development of the FASOL Franchising Project

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Gastro Academy STANFOOD

Restaurant business and HoReCa industry have been hit hard during the pandemic. In addition to the long shut down time, the owners faced a shortage of qualified personnel. The opening of the STANFOOD Academy is another step towards the partnership and help in solving the personnel problem.

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METRO. Partner - HoReCa Support Program

A program that helped restaurants to invite new guests during the pandemic, and gave METRO customers the opportunity to get a discount in cafes and restaurants.

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