German kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus has revealed it is celebrating 20 years of operation this year. Founded in 2004, the brand was born out of a collaboration between UK kitchen professionals and parent company, Nobilia, which saw the opening of its very first showroom in Urmston, Manchester.
Since then, Kutchenhaus has changed greatly as a business, moving to a franchise model, honing and innovating its offering to create personalised German kitchens, whilst also developing its personnel.
With the UK kitchen industry transforming significantly since the early 2000s, the company says the brand has adapted and progressed to produce solutions that range from the latest kitchen styles to bathrooms and home furniture for modern living. Headquartered in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the brand sells direct to its customers through a network of over 75 showrooms across the UK, which has grown significantly in recent years.
To mark this year’s anniversary, Kutchenhaus recently brought its franchise partners together for a conference in the Algarve, Portugal. Taking place between 3rd - 5th June in Almancil, Portugal, the trip welcomed franchise partners, alongside parent brand Nobilia and representatives from the central team, to celebrate and say thank you for their collective hard work. The event saw the Kutchenhaus team speak about the brand’s 20-year journey and achievements, whilst also outlining plans for the future and how it will continue to support its franchise network on the growth of their businesses.
James Harley, customer service & logistics manager, said: “The company still retains its family feel – we’ve grown and not lost our brand identity, and this is important. The spark we had when we first started with minimal people is absolutely still seen today. We have a vision and we’re going to deliver on our growth ambitions – this is thanks to a dedicated team and a fantastic franchise partner network.”
