City Franchise Program

Become a Kesk Pioneer

Own and operate your city's Kesk marketplace. Build a thriving local ecosystem with exclusive territory rights, comprehensive training, and ongoing support from Kesk.

Exclusive TerritoryFull SupportRevenue ShareComprehensive Training
A founder looking out across a city — building a local Kesk marketplace
Field — your city
Build the local marketplace your city deserves.
N° 01 — The role

What is a Kesk Pioneer?

A Kesk Pioneer is an entrepreneurial partner who operates and grows the Kesk marketplace in their city. As a Pioneer, you'll be the driving force behind building a thriving local ecosystem of vendors, delivery partners, and customers.

  • 01
    Recruit and onboard local restaurants, stores, and service providers
  • 02
    Build and manage a network of delivery partners
  • 03
    Grow your customer base through local marketing and engagement
  • 04
    Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure service excellence
N° 02 — The reality

You are not buying a logo. You are building a city.

Pioneers run the operation on the ground — recruiting the first vendors, onboarding the first drivers, knocking on doors, fixing what breaks at 2am. We bring the platform, the brand, and the playbook. You bring the city.

1
City — exclusive
12mo
Avg. ramp
100%
Local upside
Operators planning at a workshop table
N° 03 — What you get

Why Become a Pioneer?

Join a proven business model with comprehensive support and significant growth potential

  • 01

    Be Your Own Boss

    Run your own business with the backing of an established platform and brand.

  • 02

    Build Your Local Ecosystem

    Create and nurture a complete marketplace of vendors, partners, and customers in your city.

  • 03

    Exclusive Territory Rights

    Operate in a defined territory with protection from competition within the Kesk network.

  • 04

    Full Technology Platform

    Access Kesk's complete technology stack including apps, dashboards, and analytics tools.

  • 05

    Ongoing Support

    Receive continuous support from Kesk HQ including training, marketing, and operational guidance.

  • 06

    Established Brand

    Leverage the Kesk brand reputation and marketing resources to grow your business.

N° 04 — How it works

How It Works

Your journey from application to successful city operator

01

Apply

Submit your application and go through our selection process including interviews and assessments.

02

Train

Complete our comprehensive training program covering operations, marketing, and platform mastery.

03

Launch

Work with our team to launch your city with vendors, partners, and marketing campaigns.

04

Grow

Scale your operations with ongoing support, performance tracking, and optimization guidance.

N° 05 — City tiers

City Tiers

We classify cities by population to match the right opportunities with the right entrepreneurs

Tier I
Mega Cities
10M+ population
Tier II
Major Cities
5M - 10M population
Tier III
Mid-Size Cities
1M - 5M population
Tier IV
Growth Cities
500K - 1M population
Tier V
Emerging Markets
Under 500K population

Contact us to learn about available cities and investment requirements for each tier.

N° 06 — Training

Comprehensive Training Program

Our four-phase training ensures you're fully prepared to launch and grow your city

  1. Phase 01

    Foundation

    2 weeks (remote)

    Learn Kesk's philosophy, platform architecture, business model, and market analysis fundamentals.

  2. Phase 02

    Operations

    2 weeks (HQ)

    Master vendor acquisition, partner management, customer experience, and financial operations.

  3. Phase 03

    Launch

    1 week (on-site)

    Finalize local strategy, hands-on operations training, and go-live preparation.

  4. Phase 04

    Ongoing

    Continuous

    Regular training updates, best practices sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.

A founder mapping a city's neighborhoods on a workshop wall
Field — pioneer
Operators who already know their city.
N° 07 — Who fits

What We Look For

We seek passionate entrepreneurs who are committed to building successful local marketplaces

  • 01Entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen
  • 02Strong knowledge of the local market and community
  • 03Access to required capital investment
  • 04Full-time commitment to building and growing the business
  • 05Leadership experience and ability to build teams
  • 06Willingness to follow Kesk's brand standards and operational guidelines
N° 08 — Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Pioneers program

An aerial view of a city at dusk — your territory
N° 09 — Apply

Ready to Become a Pioneer?

Take the first step towards building your own local marketplace. Our team is ready to guide you through the application process and answer any questions.