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The recently held Franchise India's Franchise & Retail Opportunity (FRO) Show in Chennai was a great success underscoring the point that India's Southern region is a favoured destination for investors from across the world. Take a look at the updates on b

Franchising is still not treated as a separate industry which makes many things difficult at various levels. Seeing the growth of the industry and most brands now expanding via franchising, it becomes vital to identify franchising as a separate segment in

Training and support is the DNA of every franchise brand. And in the new-age world, franchisors across the globe want more with less. With the implementation of online training, most of the franchisors across India are now able to deliver their brand prom

A mall situated at the prime location makes a lot of difference to the franchise brands in terms of higher footfall. Be it retail, services or F&B, every sector finds an exponential growth in their business being operational in malls. Read on to know that

Pest control can be a complicated industry but pest control business can be a lucrative business with relatively low startup costs too. In India this industry is still unorganised but the opportunities in the sector are huge. Major names in the industry

Indian airports, highways and railway/metro stations are the new business hubs for the retailers as these places witness a large influx of travelers daily. All these locations are a home to leading franchise brands that are making fast bucks. We take a lo

A legendary saying goes like this, “A true Indian noble; embraces what is global.” No wonder international accessories brands have considered India to be a welcoming and profitable destination for expansion. Let us have a glimpse of how these brands a

Someone has rightly said that innovation is not a process; it’s a state of mind. Therefore, it can’t be learned but felt. Are you also planning to start a new and innovative business on your own? Well, the time is right because the market is slowly lo

Indian food and beverage industry is a robust option inviting huge investments. But the juicy returns have bitter seeds, which although diluted in the sweetness cannot be ignored. Scroll down and learn how established names in F&B industry meet the real e

Just like other prospective franchisees, Reena Malhotra too had to undergo in-depth research before taking up a franchise of Van Heusen at Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. She visited several stores in high streets and malls to know about the brand experience of othe

As the demand for fresh juices is evolving rapidly, organised brands are now eager to extend their footprint across metros, tier II and III cities to grab more of the industry’s pie. Take a quick look at how organised market for fresh juice segment is g

It all started with an idea whether it is an age old example of Einstein’s law of gravity or Mark Zuckerberg’s worldwide used social networking site Facebook. Just like them, every entrepreneur has to begin with an idea initially but how he/she transf

If McDonald’s & KFC are operating their outlets on the second floor at a significant location in any part of the country, the business will work. Scarcity of apt location that too on the ground floor for an F&B brand is the biggest challenge because of

Starting a new business in India or anywhere across the globe is surely a task. A prospective entrepreneur has to take full charge and be ready to test the waters. So, what is it that makes or breaks any business? We tell you top tips to kick start a bus

Touted as the pro-business government, Modi-led NDA regime has a lot of responsibility on its shoulders when it comes to the budget. With a few days left for the announcing of the 2015-16 Union Government Budget, the franchising industry across different