The Franchising World - November 2011 Issue
EDUCATION WITH A DIFFERENCE
THERE are many challenges, but with changing times and attitudes, women entrepreneurs are leading all spheres. GenNext women entrepreneurs are not just making a mark in their home land, but also going places.
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Multiple AVATARS, Multiple AVENUES
WONDERING how someone can manage home, kids, office, employees, work pressure etc? Don't be surprised, GenNext women entrepreneurs are 'smartly' doing the right mix of roles. The new-age multi-tasking women entrepreneurs are tapping the business world like never before!
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Baby steps to success
MAKING a mark as the 'Kids Own Store', Toonz Retail has successfully set a bench mark for itself in the children merchandise industry. Catering to children aged between 0 and 12 years, Toonz- the complete lifestyle shopping experience for children has been innovatively conceptualised with trendy fashions with an element of fun and offers various categories of merchandise like apparels, accessories, school merchandize, foot wear, games, toys, publishing, nursery furniture etc that are available to customers at right price with right quality.
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Bodylicious biz
I have always believed that wellness is the essence of existence. For me, iosis is the vehicle through which I wish to spread my belief. On my journey I met Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty, Partner & Chairperson and we both realised that we shared the same dream. That's how iosis was turned into a fusion of four where we offer services like slimming, skin, spa, salon,” shares Kiran Bawa, Partner and Managing Director, iosis medi spa.
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Fat returns in fast lane
JUMBO King, a chain of ‘vada paav’ outlets that began its journey in 2001 has transformed itself as an eminent leader in the Indian fast food industry. With 19 franchisees in tow, Jumbo King has grown manifold over the years. Inspired by western models, Jumbo King believes in serving hygienic food at affordable prices!
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Gl(R)owing biz secrets
RECKONED as a pioneer in the global wellness arena, The VLCC Group is the brainchild of Vandana Luthra, Founder and Mentor, who is the guiding force behind VLCC - India's leading slimming, beauty and fitness brand.
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GLAMOUR QUOTIENT AT A HIGH
THE Shahnaz Husain Group is today reckoned as the largest organisation of its kind in the world, with a global chain of franchise salons, shops, beauty training institutes and spas, along with over 350 formulations for skin, hair and body care.
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Play smart! Grow smart!
BRINGING about a rapid transformation in the play school segment, SMARTKiDZ, ever since its inception in 2008, has grown to be the fastest growing chain of play schools in India. Offering a world-class learning environment, SMARTKiDZ, with its state-of-the-art curriculum and syllabus, has been making a mark in the education field by emphasising on the overall development of a child.
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Profits, naturally!
NATURALS, South India’s largest and India’s fastest growing salon chain, is the creation of first generation entrepreneur CK Kumaravel, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Naturals, who started the business for his wife Veena Kumaravel, Founder and Chairperson, Naturals.
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Pure profits!
RO™ technology in India is the brainchild of first generation entrepreneur Mahesh Gupta, who started KENT in 1995. Despite a humble start, KENT has emerged as a winner with retail presence in 50 cities with 50 outlets under its brand's umbrella. Presently, the brand has 48 franchisee-owned outlets. The brand is available through multi-brand stores with a widespread distribution network.
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Riding luxury couture!
The brand brings latest collection of ready-to-wear accessories, bags and shoes from the world's top luxury fashion brands like Alexander McQueen, YSL, Celine, Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Diane Von Furstenberg, Catherine Malandrino, Halston Heritage etc. The boutiques are located in Mumbai and New Delhi.
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Sowing success seeds
WITH a vision to be a predominant player in the pre-school segment by offering the best educational experience to children, EuroKids International Limited began its journey in 2001 with just two pre-schools.
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Spa Splendour!
ENDOWED with a noble vision of 'stress-free India', the Four Fountains Spa, since 2007, has differentiated itself from the rest by offering high quality spa services at affordable prices! The brand focuses on customer education about spas and its benefits.
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Success blossoms
FLORISTA is a retail chain of flower boutiques with presence across the country. The product range includes artificial/dry flowers, soft toys, candles and other gifting items. It's the retail arm of Karuturi Global Limited, world's largest grower of roses.
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Time to sho(e)w money!
REVOLUTIONISING the footwear business in India since 1982, famous footwear brand Liberty has been reaping success in the industry ever since its inception. Tagged as the numero uno among brands vying for a share of the footwear industry, Liberty today stands tall with 300 franchisees in its kitty.
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Tiny biz, mighty profits
MDN Edify Education (P) Ltd is an initiative of DRS Group, which is a renowned business house with well-diversified interests and a combined turnover of over Rs 500 crore. With a strong presence across India through a mix chain of company-owned and franchise-operated schools, Edify Kids is riding high on success with 129 centres.
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DECORATING HER RETURNS TOO!
WOMEN entrepreneurs seem to be the buzz word in the franchising fraternity these days. Franchisors are betting big on the lady luck. But what's the reason for this burgeoning demand of women entrepreneurs?
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Dealers’ Drive to Profits
THE race is on. Brands are racing their way to gain maximum share of the burgeoning Indian automobile industry. In India, out of around 1,500 million units in volume of the automobile market, the passenger car and utility vehicles is 2.3 million.
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CASH IN KITCHEN CABINET
CALL it the aftereffects of urbanisation or the much burning desire to go upscale; Indians are cooking a new change!
PROTECT PROFITS, CUT RISKS
GONE are the days when big business brands were owned by rich and high profile businessmen. The big bet now is low-cost franchising. Any business which is less than INR 10 or 15 lakh can be categorised as low-cost business opportunity, which has opened doors for many small investors who don't have surplus capital.
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