The Franchising World January 2007 Issue

Top 20 businesses for 2007

WHEN India Inc. aspired to grow their empire a decade ago, the term franchising was almost absent in their growth perception and industrial vocabulary. Though, some did use it, rather sparingly and with much suspicion, the concept was all but lost. In tru

By Lajwant Singh Jan, 01 2007

Riding High On Foreign Franchising Wave

INDIA houses over a billion people and the urban consumer segment, with enhanced disposable income, is contributing significantly to the country's booming economy. Foreign franchisors are now highly attuned to the opportunities in India and have become ad

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Effective leadership, long-term success

THERE have been hundreds of theories and books written on what constitutes effective leadership. My work with many franchise companies, both good and not so good, has led me to the conclusion that effective leadership is the single most important factor i

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Innate entrepreneurs

Ms Shaarada K Sriram of Ideal Play Abacus Pvt. Ltd. and Ms. Sapna Gupta of Air Hostess Academy AHA are some of those successful women entrepreneurs who are an inspiration to many aspiring young women dreaming of running their own business venture and con

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

The franchisor's obligations

A franchisor is faced with the unique opportunity of entrepreneurs management, dealing with franchisees who are business owners in their own right, rather than employee management

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Disputes in a franchise, its likely causes

THERE are essentially two types of disputes in relation to a franchise, one between the franchisor and franchisee, and the other between the franchise and a third party.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Related opportunities

Pizzeria

365 Pizzasta

As a pioneer of the Buy 1 Get 1 party..

Locations looking for expansion Maharashtra

Establishment year 2023

Franchising Launch Date 2024

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Investment size Rs. 10lakh - 20lakh

Space required 300

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Mumbai Maharashtra
Others Food Service

SANTKRUPA MAHILA GHRUH UDYOG

SMGU HANDMADE MASALE, It is one of the famous brands in..

Locations looking for expansion Maharashtra

Establishment year 2017

Franchising Launch Date 2020

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Investment size Rs. 30lakh - 50lakh

Space required 150

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Haveli Maharashtra
Quick Service Restaurants

Kaira Luxury Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

Milkshake And Co. is a creative based QSR business believing..

Locations looking for expansion Chandigarh

Establishment year 2016

Franchising Launch Date 2023

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Investment size Rs. 20lakh - 30lakh

Space required 250

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Chandigarh Chandigarh
Holiday Services

TRIP FACTORY PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome to Trip Factory, your trusted partner in unforgettable travel..

Locations looking for expansion Delhi

Establishment year 2006

Franchising Launch Date 2006

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Investment size Rs. 10000 - 50000

Space required 350

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater New delhi Delhi
Quick Service Restaurants

Bikaner Express

BIKANER EXPRESS is much loved, world class Pure Veg (Multi-Cuisine..

Locations looking for expansion Delhi

Establishment year 2016

Franchising Launch Date 2016

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Investment size Rs. 1 Cr. - 2 Cr

Space required 2000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit, Multiunit

Headquater New delhi Delhi
Department & Convenience Stores

The New Shop

Welcome to The New Shop! Founded in March 2019, The New..

Locations looking for expansion Delhi

Establishment year 2010

Franchising Launch Date 2023

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Investment size Rs. 20lakh - 30lakh

Space required 600

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit, Multiunit

Headquater New delhi Delhi

Importance of franchise specialists

FRANCHISING is, absolutely, a very unique business. Unlike any other kind of business or method of expansion, franchising requires its own unique organisational structure and operational 'culture'.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

How to evaluate a franchise

FIRST of all, it is important to know that a franchise opportunity is just another business opportunity. One does not suspend normal business considerations in evaluating franchise opportunities.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Tech Kidz: BUILDING FUTURE TECHNOCRATS OF THE COUNTRY

BILLIONS of kids go to schools in city classrooms, mountain fields, and desert tents everyday. They go to schools with bright woven bags loaded with books, walking in flip-flops believing that this will change their lives. But every school going child has

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Wadias' retail foray set to take off with Carrefour tie-up

It could be the next high profile alliance in the Indian retail space. The world's second largest retailer Carrefour is close to tying up with the Nusli Wadia group to set up its operations in the country.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Samsonite plans expansion with new products & stores

Under the new chief executive officer Marcello Bottoli, Samsonite has redefined its core competencies and is now focusing on product categories other than luggage.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Cafe Coffee Day in Pakistan

India's biggest coffee cafe chain opened its first cafe in Pakistan's commercial capital of Karachi. Café Coffee Day's (CCD) first outlet has opened for business in Karachi's Zamzama Commercial Area, famous for its designer outlets and vibrant cafe cultur

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Cookieman scouts for franchisees, aims pan-India presence

Australian Foods India Pvt Ltd, the makers of cookie brand 'Cookieman', is scouting for partners to expand its network, for which it will invest Rs 25 crore over the next five years.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

UAE café chain set for India entry

The UAE's Abbasi Group is all set to open three outlets of the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafe in Mumbai, early 2007. The branches will be opened in Pune and Bangalore.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Koutons raises private equity to fund aggressive growth

To fund its aggressive growth plans, Koutons Retail India has raised Rs.112.60 crore this year as Private Equity with UTI Ventures and Argonaut being the main contributors.

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Body Shop to increase presence, to add 45 stores in India

Global cosmetic giant, The Body Shop International is all set to increase its presence in India and plans to open additional 45 stores by 2008. Currently five Body Shop stores are operating in the country, two in Delhi and one each in Gurgaon, Jaipur and

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

Cox & Kings opts for franchisees, to open 700 outlets in 3 years

Cox & Kings opts for franchisees, to open 700 outlets in 3 years<br /> For the first time travel major Cox & Kings India is taking the franchisee route to set up 700 outlets in the next three years. Each exclusive Cox & Kings shop will offer the entire b

By TFW Bureau Jan, 01 2007

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