Obi grows stronger than ever with 15 new franchise stores

Obi is growing in its home market of Germany in the first half of 2026 with 15 new franchise partner locations, totalling more than 131,000 m² of retail space. The second-largest DIY store group emphasises that this is the strongest growth in floor space in the company's history. The four new franchise partners – three of which have switched from the Hagebau cooperation and one from Toom, the Rewe Group's DIY store chain – became known in the past two years.

All 15 new Obi stores will officially open on 9 March 2026. They are currently being renovated and will remain open during the transition. Two more stores are planned for next year, and another for 2028. The 15 locations also include one new building. Obi's renewed focus on franchising as a growth driver is based on the new strategic direction launched by new CEO Sebastian Gundel in October 2022.