Day / Minipreço says “it’s normal” be some incidents … – publico

Day / Minipreço says "it's normal" be some incidents … – publico

                 

                         
                     

                         

                 

 
                         

The Spanish group Day / Minipreço assured, on Monday, do not have “any legal issues” with entrepreneurs who hold in Portugal, chain stores in franchising. Nieves Alvarez, director of corporate relations group, devalues ​​the complaints that have been enthralled by the Association of Franchisees and Former Franchisees of Minipreço (AFEDA), saying that “when you have over 3000 franchisees [worldwide] is normal there are some incidents. “

                     

                         In a meeting with reporters in Lisbon, Nieves Alvarez assured that there is “a high number of cases” against the company for bad business practices, charge that is targeted by the AFEDA and which has led the Food and Economic Safety Authority ( ASAE) to investigate. In the middle of last year, the company had 11 criminal cases by speculation and selling practices at a loss, but the Department of Investigation and Prosecution filed the complaints raised by AFEDA, not to integrate “commission of a crime.”

“Usually, the fact that they use the media serves to cause pressure to something that can not be obtained legally,” said Nieves Alvarez, referring to AFEDA. “We are peaceful,” he added, ensuring that the current network of franchise stores (291) “is stable and will grow both in Portugal and in Spain.”

One of the explanations given by the communication responsible for complaints entrepreneurs is the fact that the crisis “very hard”, have affected the business. Poor management is also identified as a problem, which may precipitate closures.

The latest available data for the period January to September 2014, indicate that the group had, by that date, 345 stores and 291 in system franchising . In 2013, had 266 establishments in this model (239 in 2012). In the Iberian Peninsula, the DIA group spent a total of 1 650 franchise stores, to 1846 in 2014. The sales in Portugal, fell 7.5% from 2013 to 548.4 million euros.

Asked about the investment intentions in Portugal, Nieves Alvarez assured that the company “plans to invest more,” but provided additional information for after the presentation of annual results in late February. “We are working to gain market share, we are a solid company,” he said.