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May, 04 2015

Start a beautiful, profitable business

Are you new in franchise arena and have several questions regarding initial risks and challenges of this unique business model? Well, here we bring the answers to all our readers' franchising queries via this regular column of expert's advice.

I am a retired personnel. Will the business of beauty and health via franchising be the right option for me as I don't hold any professional background in the same field?

Zebah Rusheed, Mumbai

Knowledge of the beauty field is not a must to become a franchise partner with Groom India. All that is required is a flair for business and a passion for customer service. Most of our franchise partners, though new to the beauty industry manage extremely well and have gone on to become multi-unit franchise partners with us. We provide an entire framework of Standard Operating Procedures which the franchise partner merely needs to follow. All systems are in place and we guide franchise partners in all matters like choosing the perfect location, setting up the salon from scratch, interior design work, product sourcing and equipment, recruitment and training of staff, right up to the launch of the salon. After the launch, we guide the franchise partner with full support till they break even.

Does your brand offers any funding assistance to the new franchisees?

Zebah Rusheed, Mumbai

Naturals has tie ups with Indian Overseas Bank as well as Bharat Mahila Bank to facilitate and quicken financial assistance to prospective franchise partners.

If I take up the franchise of Naturals Salon, when can I expect 50-60 % RoI?

Zebah Rusheed, Mumbai

Within about two years.

How can a franchisee- franchisor relationship grow strong with each passing year of the agreement?

Zebah Rusheed, Mumbai

There are always expectations on both sides in a franchise agreement. From the franchise partner end, they will expect constant training, a strong recruitment process to supply staff whenever required, good marketing activities (both ATL and BTL), a competent Operations team to take care of daily matters and immediate responses from the corporate office. From Groom India's end, we will expect a franchise partner to follow all the rules of the franchise agreement and use appproved products with trained staff. We feel when both franchisee and franchisor meet the expectations of the other, the relationship can only grow stronger with every passing year.

Apart from hidden costs, what else should a franchisee be aware of?

Zebah Rusheed, Mumbai

The franchise partner should be aware of the competition around the salon. It is always wise to know what other salons are offering and the rates involved. Also, the franchise partner should ensure his staff are up to date on latest techniques by ensuring they receive sufficient training and that they try to keep up with new trends through digital media.

For any queries mail at veena.naturals@gmail.com

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