Where to open a GrandOptical franchise
27 cities ranked for optician / optical shop locations, using real footfall, competition and rent data.
About GrandOptical
Optical retail chain typically located in shopping centres and prime high street units.
Source: Fédération Française de la Franchise →Reference market: European markets. Brand contract terms vary by country.
Published brand costs
Original currency and reference market are preserved.
Initial investment
€350,000 excl. tax
Franchise / licence fee
€30,000 excl. tax
Verified break-even
Not publicly disclosed
Third-party trade body · France · verified 2026-09-22. French market. Other directories list a lower historical entry fee; the FFF figure is used.
Local WhereToOpen.ai scenario
Estimated investment
€100,000 - €300,000
WhereToOpen.ai estimate
Modelled category ROI
30-50%
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Estimated payback
20-36 months
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Brand Location Score
81/100
Cities with sufficient data
27
Data status
Declared estimates
Best cities and areas
| City | Best area | Score | ROI estimate | Payback | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Itaewon | 95/100 | 33-53% | 16-32 mo | 88% |
| Berlin | Neukölln | 92/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Barcelona | Gràcia | 91/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| New York | Lower East Side | 91/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Turin | San Salvario | 91/100 | 34-54% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Sydney | Newtown | 90/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Tokyo | Asakusa | 90/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Singapore | Holland Village | 88/100 | 33-53% | 17-33 mo | 88% |
| Rome | Monti | 85/100 | 32-52% | 18-34 mo | 88% |
| London | Notting Hill | 82/100 | 31-51% | 18-34 mo | 88% |
| Amsterdam | Jordaan | 81/100 | 32-52% | 18-34 mo | 88% |
| Hong Kong | Tsim Sha Tsui | 77/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 88% |
| Lisbon | Bairro Alto | 77/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 88% |
| Madrid | La Latina | 77/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 88% |
| Milan | Isola | 77/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 88% |
| Los Angeles | Downtown LA | 76/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Paris | La Défense | 76/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Toronto | Financial District | 76/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Bologna | University | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Dubai | Deira | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Florence | Novoli | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Genoa | Boccadasse | 74/100 | 32-52% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Naples | Spanish Quarters | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Palermo | Ballarò | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Venice | Murano | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Verona | Fair District | 74/100 | 31-51% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
| Chicago | Pilsen | 71/100 | 30-50% | 19-35 mo | 72% |
Published brand costs retain their original market and currency. Local ROI and payback are separate WhereToOpen.ai modelled scenarios based on category, rent, competition and Brand Location Score; they are not earnings guarantees. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. Brand cost source: Fédération Française de la Franchise; local rankings: WhereToOpen.ai location dataset.