In September 2018, METRO Cash&Carry, in collaboration with Mastercard and Russian Standard Bank, launched a unique innovative cash withdrawal service at the checkout when paying for purchases with a card. A Fasol franchise shop was chosen as a testing site. Alexander Yudin, Head of Franchising Operational Development, METRO Cash&Carry, tells R&L about the advantages of the service for retailers and the development of franchising from in the light of the chain’s business prospects.