The Franchising World - December 2009 Issue
Results 1 - 19 of about 19 for Magazine
Mark of fashion footwear
As per the Images India Retail Report 2009, the overall Indian footwear market stands at Rs 16,000 crore, registering a growth of 16 per cent over the last year. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 20 per cent for the period spanning from 2008 to 2011. While according to a new research report conducted by RNCOS, the Indian footwear retail market is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 19 per cent between 2009 and 2012.
Jewellery labels dazzle
The Indian jewellery industry has undergone a metamorphosis with the shift in customers’ preferences. Today’s consumer is more brand and quality-conscious and like wearing light-weight rather than heavy jewellery. The consumers not only buy jewellery as an investment option, they consider it as a stylish accessory too. Until now, India’s gems and jewellery industry was dominated by the traditional jewellers. Now, slowly, it’s started getting more organised.
Right franchise for packed profits
With the world becoming a global village, the growth in the travel and tourism industry has been unprecedented. It has also given a fillip to the luggage industry. With changing times, the key players adapted well and to stay ahead in the competition, started introducing new products. However, still, the market is highly fragmented and most of the players are not branded and have a long way to go.
Keep profits ticking
The fashion accessories market in India is undergoing a metamorphosis with the entry of global brands. From a mere necessity, watches and eyewear have come a long way to be perceived as status symbols, thanks to the growing affluence of urban consumers. Now, franchisees from domestic market are also aiming at picking up the watch and eyewear franchise to cash in on this timely opportunity.
Kidswear to family stores
Kids today have emerged as an independent customer group with their own specific needs and demands. The demand for branded apparel is on the rise owing to children becoming more fashion conscious and parents willing to satisfy their demands due to a rise in their purchasing power.
Beware of potholes
McDonald’s recently closed down its operation in Iceland. One of the reasons behind it was its supply chain, which is also one of the crucial criteria to succeed in the Indian market. International business sounds good, but it is equally a challenging task.
by
Shivani Varma
| Know More 
0 Comments
Business Entities for Start-ups
You have mustered all the courage to start your own business. And now, a hundred decisions await your approval stamp. One of the most important decisions is organising your venture around a legal framework. One of the most preliminary decisions relate to your business structure. In India, popular models an entrepreneur can chose from are proprietorship, partnership, a private limited company or a limited liability company. Exploring the merits and demerits of each can help you make the right choice.
by
Taslima Khan
| Know More
0 Comments
Knowledge solutions for brand building
While everyone aspires to be tagged along with something big, Rajeev Karwal, with over 25 years of experience of brand building, opted to work for start-ups. His company, Milagrow, acts as a one-stop destination for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them knowledge solutions for building businesses. Rajeev Karwal spoke to Shambhavi Anand on the vision behind Milagrow, a venture catalyst.
by
Sambhavi Anand
| Know More
0 Comments
Simplify the legal web
It is not easy to start a business, not in India at least. Generally it takes about 89 days to start a business in India as compared to five days in the US.
by
Taslima Khan
| Know More
0 Comments
Name your Company Strategically
What goes in your mind when you have to christen a baby? You choose a name that reflects your ambitions and aspirations from the child when he grows up. Easy to call, meaningful enough to be taken seriously, the name should have a positive influence on the child’s personality. The same considerations go when you go about hunting a name for your start-up.
by
Taslima Khan
| Know More
0 Comments
Online biz with offline payments
Kolkata-based I-Nova group has forayed into travel and tourism segment with its latest offering, Travo. Moving on, the group now plans to target franchisees to partner in its growth.
by
Punita Sabharwal
| Know More
1 Comments
Invest in spine care
Back pain is an ailment of the modern times. Eighty per cent of the population suffer from back pain at least once in their lives. Having a market of Rs 4,200 crore, Back Rx Spine Care Pvt Ltd is making its presence felt across India via franchising. In an exclusive chat with TFW, Suraj Choksi discusses the growth of healthcare industry in India with emphasis on spine care category.
by
Punita Sabharwal
| Know More
0 Comments
Cash in on coaching segment
In FY ’08, the size of the test preparation industry stood at around Rs 7200 crore with a CAGR of around 22 per cent on a YOY. Targeting a major chunk of this growing market are Barinmsiths, who were recently authorised as coach students of minority communities under ‘Free coaching and Allied Scheme’ of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
by
Punita Sabharwal
| Know More
0 Comments
The Pizza Company : Pick your flavour
In 1981, The Pizza Company, a part of Minor International's (MINT) Minor Food Group - Thailand's largest food service operator of companies, was founded to bring the first international pizza experience. In early 2001, the company made its market debut in Thailand against a pizza brand that it had previously built into the national leader with a market share of over 95 per cent. After its launch in its own country/market, The Pizza Company became the market leader in the dine-in and delivery segments.
Discount Loot persists
According to McKinsey and Co, almost 40 per cent of the branded apparel sales in India come from discounting. The Loot Store, one of the best known multi-brand discount fashion chains, claims to offer merchandise at a price which is equal to a Loot price. This month, the store chain has opened its 100th store in Bellary in Karnataka. On this achievement, MD Jay Gupta shares his happiness with TFW.
by
Shivani Varma
| Know More
0 Comments
Bond with the Next
Of the Rs 4,000 crore branded consumer durable and information technology (CDIT) market, a major chunk is owned by Next, where all the major brands are amalgamating under one roof, giving both the consumers and retailers a wholesome experience. Sunil Mehta unveils what next is expected from Next in a tete-a-tete with TFW.
by
Neha Parmar Thapa
| Know More
0 Comments
Coaching beyond conventions
Viewing 40,000 students appearing in CA examinations at various levels across India as an opportunity, ETEN CA forayed into CA coaching industry, which is primarily unorganised. Puneet Jhingan tells us what led to his company’s inception and the expansion plans.
by
Neha Parmar Thapa
| Know More
0 Comments
Towering profits in mobile services
Unitech Wireless, a joint venture company of India’s second largest diversified real estate major Unitech Ltd and Norway-based world’s sixth largest mobile services provider, Telenor Group, are looking for franchise partners to launch their services in India. On this occasion, TFW catches up with David Meneghello to share the company’s expansion plans.
by
Punita Sabharwal
| Know More
0 Comments
Availability-triggered growth
Cotton County, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nahar Industrial Enterprises (set up in 1949), has 600 outlets in more than 400 cities. Now, it is planning to move into southern India. Sachin Sahni, Vice-President of the company, unbolts his view on franchising as a business model with TFW.
by
Shivani Varma
| Know More
0 Comments