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The Franchising World - February 2012 Issue

BREW INSTANT SUCCESS

ALL of the great achievers throughout history have one thing in common, they have all been desirers. The same holds true for a brand like Café Desire.

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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL & PROFITABLE TOO

ONE are the days when bigger was better and growth of a business was related to the size of its store. Now, whether it's opening a retail store or a services centre, majority of franchise businesses are inclined to operate via small formats.

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Big education thrives in small rooms

AS consumer preferences are shifting in terms of developing child's skills, affordability and investment, franchisors have to put their thinking caps on to bring in business opportunities that are easy to operate.

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PLATTER OF PROFITS

WHAT’S propelling franchisors to go for teeny-weeny retail formats? Is it an apprehension regarding high investment or venture's profitability or some other reason?

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SMALL STRUCTURES TRIGGER BIG SUCCESS

WITH the organised retail industry in India set for a transformation, retailers are leaving no stones unturned to reap rich dividends. One such progress is the growth of small format stores in the specialty retail segment. In the recent years, these small format stores, catering to an area of 500sq.ft, have emerged as the game changer for numerous franchisors.

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Easy to start, tough to Grow

RAJESH Pillai is excited at having started a home-based business and is equally anxious to see an upsurge in his new business. He is fortunate as he does not have to manage any office, but still finds something lacking in his work. What is that? It's the growth, which is crucial to any low-cost or home-based business.

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Head a business from home

TODAY, starting and running a business doesn't mean staying away from home for long hours. There are numerous opportunities available to start up a business from your home

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TRAVEL UNRAVELS DREAM BUSINESS SOJOURN

THE Indian corporate travel market is pegged at about USD 20 billion, growing at 12 per cent annually. Owing to country's robust economy and dynamic business scenario, it is bound to rise.

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SPARK, SHINE & SUCCESS

THE sparkling gems and jewellery sector, mostly dominated by small and medium enterprises, is shining once again. The sector that contributes over 16 per cent to India’s total merchandise exports has registered a growth of 46.89 per cent to reach $43 billion in 2010-2011.

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Quality drives Kwality

DEEPAK Bulani, multi-unit franchisee, Kwality Wall's Swirl's, started off early as an entrepreneur. Beginning with one franchise outlet, he has taken the count to five. He tells Beny Sachdeva how he tasted the sweet success via franchise route.

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Aiming clean, green sweep in India

Bringing in 25 years of expertise in making homes clean and refreshing, Maid Brigade, a US-based residential cleaning franchise, is set for launch in India. In an interview with Namita Bhagat, Don Hay, Founder & Chairman, Maid Brigade, shares the brand's India expansion plans.

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