The Franchising World - October 2007 Issue

Franchising in Retailing

WHEN you think jeans the name that instantaneously comes to mind is the Levi`s® brand. Levi Strauss & Co. was founded in 1853 by Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss. Today it is one of the world`s largest brand-name apparel marketers with sales in more than 110 countries. There is no other company with a comparable global presence in the jeans and casual pants markets. It straddles the apparel market with the Levi`s®, Dockers® San Francisco and Levi Strauss Signature® brands which cater to virtually every clothing need of the consumer.

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Kids’ stuff in demand

The Indian market for children&#8217;s products is offering huge opportunity to investors. With Children&#8217;s Day around the corner, TFW takes a look at the services related to children&#8217;s products and the speed at which this market is growing, attracting potential franchisees to consider this market for investment<br>

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A vision with a mission

Similar to the lens of human eyes, the camera lens assists in observing objects clearly and sharply. With a mission to make images seen through lens as authentic as those seen by the naked eye, Canon has used state-of-the-art technology to excel in imaging and printing. Spreading its business further, the company today boasts of 281 channel partners, 397 retail stores, 32 Canon Care Centres, over 100 authorised service centres and more than 2,700 IT resellers across 300 towns in India.

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The driving force

Entrepreneurship is being considered as the driving force of modern Indian economy. Of late, there has been an endeavour to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit among youngsters. Therefore, what does it take to be an entrepreneur? Exploring the characteristics that are necessary in making of an entrepreneur <br>

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40 golden service-business ideas Top 40 business ideas

India`s booming economy, growing middle class and increasing disposable income is fuelling a boom in the services sector which is growing at a fast pace and raising its share in the GDP growth of the country. Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business especially service business? Read some advice on choosing a business, and ideas of businesses you can start and grow<br>

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Learn from the masters - III The UPS Store

As the world`s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialised transportation and logistics services, The UPS Store is the largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal and business service centres, providing convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office (SOHO) market, corporate road warriors and consumers. The UPS Store franchise opportunity offers rewarding potential, the security of joining an innovative network with more than 25 years of franchising experience, and the power of one of the world&#8217;s most admired and recognised brands<br>

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Fusion of comfort and style

While a beautiful house and a beautiful office play an important role in our daily life, furniture continues to serve as the beautifying element. The more we depend on various fixtures in our homes and offices, the more we feel the necessity for their upkeep. The present status of the furniture industry and its propensity for the franchise model as a means of growth is examined<br>

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