Joint Venture Partner at IOLLA
Own and lead your own IOLLA showroom in Dublin.
Dublin is ready. The question is, are you?
You’re experienced in optics, understand the industry, and are ready for more than employment.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Joint Venture Partner to open a new IOLLA showroom in Dublin, bringing our vertically integrated, design‑led model to Ireland’s most commercially concentrated city. This is an opportunity to co‑own and operate your own IOLLA showroom with the backing of an independent, founder‑led brand. Unlike many franchise or independent start‑up opportunities, IOLLA’s Joint Venture model is designed to be more accessible, with structured support and external funding options. Personal capital investment can start from as little as £20,000, depending on location and funding structure.
About IOLLA
Founded in Scotland, IOLLA designs and manufactures its own frames and lenses, selling directly to customers at transparent, honest prices. We operate seven award‑winning showrooms and have served hundreds of thousands of customers. We are independent, design‑led and people‑first – not corporate, not volume‑driven, and not built like traditional multiples. We also run our own manufacturing facility, dispatching every single pair ourselves from our Scottish workshop.
The Opportunity
As a Joint Venture Partner, you will:
Co‑own and lead your own IOLLA showroom
Build and manage your own retail team
Take responsibility for local performance and profitability
Embed the brand in your community
Deliver exceptional customer experience, the IOLLA way
You bring the leadership, optical knowledge and ambition. We bring the product, supply chain, systems, brand, marketing and operational support. This is ownership with infrastructure, not a cold start independent, nor a corporate franchise model.
What’s On Offer
A proven, vertically integrated business model
Founder‑led support and partnership
Full retail, operational and marketing playbook
Access to our product design and manufacturing advantage
Ongoing strategic and commercial support
The opportunity to build long‑term equity in your region
Optical retail remains one of the most stable, repeat‑purchase categories in UK retail, with predictable demand and strong gross margins.
Who We’re Looking For
Experienced optical professionals (Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Retail Managers, Optical Assistants ready to step up)
Individuals with strong leadership capability
Commercially minded and motivated by ownership
Community‑focused and customer‑first
Ready to take accountability for performance, people and growth
You do not need previous business ownership experience but you do need drive, resilience and ambition.
Why Dublin
Dublin is affluent, professional and compact, meaning reputation travels quickly. It’s a city where people invest in quality but appreciate honesty. IOLLA’s direct model and clean design would sit well among independent retailers and premium cafés. For a partner, Dublin offers strong demographic alignment and an opportunity to build deep community presence.
Investment & Commitment
This is a capital‑backed partnership opportunity requiring personal investment and external funding. We are looking for serious candidates who are ready to explore ownership, properly review financials, sign an NDA and enter structured discussions. We have selected specific priority locations with strong commercial potential; once they are filled, they are filled.
Why IOLLA
Because optics can be better.
Better for customers.
Better for teams.
Better for the professionals who actually run the business.
We’re not a franchise or corporate model; we’re a founder‑led, industry‑innovative brand that places people first.
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