Day 1: The Big Picture in Franchising – Trends, Opportunities & Innovation
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Inaugral Panel : India’s Franchise Future: Vision 2030
Emerging Trends Shaping India’s Business Landscape
Discussion Points:
- Rise of micro and nano franchising
- Experience-driven retail and phygital models
- Franchise formats that work in Bharat (Tier 2/3/4)
Key Takeaway:
Emerging formats and business models that new entrepreneurs can explore
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 2: From Vision to Venture: Unlocking Capital
Discussion Points:
- Attracting angel investors and VCs in franchising
- Role of franchise aggregators and master franchisees
- Franchisee lending and NBFC support
Key Takeaway:
How to structure your franchise business to attract funding
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 3: Turning Taste into Business: Profitability in the F&B Sector
Discussion Points:
- Building a scalable menu and back-end
- Navigating delivery platforms and dine-in traffic
- Location vs brand equity in F&B success
Key Takeaway:
Why profitability & P&L matter more than brand passion alone
01:00 PM –
02:30 PM
2:30 pm – 3:00 PM - Keynote
Session 4: Racing Ahead: Navigating the Fast Lane of Quick Commerce
Discussion Points:
- How is quick commerce model achieving sustainable scale and profitability
- Building robust infrastructure for last-mile delivery
- Mastering the Q-triangle: inventory, speed, and customer satisfaction
Key Takeaway:
What it takes to win in the 10-minute economy—efficiency, tech, and operational excellence
3:00 PM – 3.30 PM
Session 5: Fireside Chat with a Franchise Icon
Key Points:
- Leadership lessons from building a 100+ outlet brand
- Navigating crisis, scaling people, and retaining franchisees
- Entrepreneurial mindset in a franchise model
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Session 6: Retail Reimagined: Cracking the Scalability Code in Fashion, Jewelry & Lifestyle
Discussion Points:
- Regional disruptors vs national giants: Who’s scaling smarter—especially in Tier II & III cities?
- The new-age store playbook: Smart design, real-time data, and customer-centric delight
- Inventory tech, loyalty programs & omnichannel strategies driving repeat business
Key Takeaway:
Why cracking location intelligence, operational agility, and customer loyalty is key to building scalable retail success across India's next 100 towns
4:15PM – 5:00 PM
Session 7: Malls vs High Streets – Choosing the Right Location Strategy
Discussion Points:
- Rental models, revenue share vs fixed cost
- Footfall conversion analytics in different formats
- Real estate partnerships and negotiation insights
Key Takeaway:
Data-backed decision-making for profitable location choices
Day 2: Scaling Services & Retail: Winning Franchise Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Deep dives into high-potential sectors, scalable formats, and how franchisees are building success stories across India.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Session 1: Small yet Scalable - Small Format & Kiosk Franchises – Big Growth, Low Investment
Discussion Points:
- High-growth categories: Tea cafés, desserts, beauty kiosks, beauty retail etc
- Franchise models under 25Lakh investment
- Scaling fast with limited space and high footfall locations
Key Takeaway:
Top kiosk and compact-format franchise opportunities primed for scale in 2025
11:45AM – 12:30 PM
Session 2: Next-Gen Beauty, Wellness & Care – Scalable Service Models for the Future
Discussion Points:
- Emerging concepts: Nail bars, express salons, skin tech clinics, elder care at home
- Standardizing service vs. product-led franchises
- Role of tech in training, client retention & service experience
- Building long-term value for service-based franchisees
Key Takeaway:
Scalable and future-ready service franchise models in beauty, wellness, and senior care
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Session 3: Big Fish, Big Scale: How Master Franchisees, Area Developers & M&As Are Shaping the Future of Growth
Discussion Points:
- Who are master franchisees and area developers—and why they’re the real growth engines
- Unit-based vs territory-based models: What scales faster, and smarter
- How consolidation and strategic buyouts are redefining market leadership
- Real-world examples of master franchise deals that unlocked rapid expansion
- M&A trends in franchising: Investor interest, value creation, and smart exits
Key Takeaway:
Master franchisees are the power players fueling multi-city growth, while strategic alliances and acquisitions are opening new frontiers in the franchise economy
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Keynote Address : Own It Before You Grow It: Legal, IP & Patent Essentials for Scaling Businesses
Discussion Points:
- Why trademarks, copyrights & patents matter more than ever
- Structuring franchise/licensing agreements to protect brand interests
- Avoiding legal landmines while expanding
- Case studies: How IP has unlocked value for fast-scaling brands
- Legal readiness for M&A, fundraising, and multi-market operations
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session 4: Rewiring Education & EdTech: Skilling, Smart Learning & the New-Age Academy Boom
Discussion Points:
- Rise of vocational & skill-based academies in Tier 2 & 3 markets
- Hybrid learning, AI tutors & tech-enabled classrooms
- Teacher training, regulatory shifts & building quality at scale
- What parents, students, and employers expect from education in 2025
Key Takeaway:
Explore how tech-driven education and skill-focused academies are scaling beyond metros and reshaping India’s learning landscape
3:30 PM- 4:15 PM
Session 5: Global Giants, Local Wins: Why International Brands Are Doubling Down on India
Discussion Points:
- Why global brands see India as the next big franchise market
- Master franchise vs direct entry
- Local customization, hiring, and scale challenges
Key Takeaway:
How Indian partners can attract and grow international franchise brands
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 6: The Next 100 Cities - Franchising for Tier 2 ,3 & 4 cities in India
Discussion Points:
- Distribution, logistics and language localization
- The rise of regional entrepreneurs
- Affordable franchise formats for Bharat
Key Takeaway:
How brands are tailoring their models for deeper penetration
17 - 18 May, 2025
