The Franchising World November 2009 Issue

If a narrowed down but deep selection of products is your USP, then speciality retail segment is well-suited for your business. TFW gives you a wide range of opportunities from which to choose.

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

Consumer durables market gears up for more action

Presently valued at Rs 24,000 crore, the consumer durables market is gearing up for more action by introducing new products and mulling expansion. Rise in living standards, easy access to consumer finance and wide range of choices has lead to the rapid ri

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

Contemporary concepts

Be it beautifying the kitchen with branded appliances and cookware or having fascinating floorings, modern India is all set to give them all a try. The retail journey promises to be challenging for both the old and new entrants in these sectors.

By Neha Parmar Thapa Nov, 20 2009

Décor business plan

A Bombay Dyeing bathrobe, a Welhome bed spread or Rosebys curtains are not new to Indians today. Higher disposable income of urban and semi-urban Indians, more exposed middle class, brand fervour and intervention of international players have given rise t

By Neha Parmar Thapa Nov, 20 2009

Growth gifted industry

Not restricted to family and friends alone, gifts have made their way into the corporate world. Corporate and promotional gift items form a sizable bulk of an already brimming market. And by adopting franchising as the medium of expansion, there is no loo

By Neha Nagpal Nov, 20 2009

Entertaining profits

With around 51 per cent of the population under 25, India shows greater propensity to entertain itself in the fun arena with amusements like gaming, home video, music etc, implying profits for the ones delivering these amusements.

By Neha Parmar Thapa Nov, 20 2009

Related opportunities

Automobile Maintanance Related

VALUE ADDED TYRE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD

Redefining Expectations About Surface Protective Solutions – SPS continues to develop..

Locations looking for expansion Kerala

Establishment year 2011

Franchising Launch Date 2020

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Investment size Rs. 50lakh - 1 Cr.

Space required 2500

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Aluva Kerala
Competitive Exam Coaching Institute

Alfa Classes

It gives us immense pleasure to introduce Alfa Classes (Rashmit..

Locations looking for expansion Uttar Pradesh

Establishment year 2014

Franchising Launch Date 2021

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Investment size Rs. 50000 - 2lakh

Space required 400

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
Beauty Cosmetics

Metro Soaps & Detergents

Sri Ram Balaji Chemicals was incorporated in 1986 under the..

Locations looking for expansion Tamil nadu

Establishment year 1987

Franchising Launch Date 1990

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Investment size Rs. 10000 - 50000

Space required 5000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type -NA-

Headquater Salem Tamil nadu
Drinking Water

AB IN BEV INDIA LTD

Packaged drinking Water is a fastest growing, with cagr of..

Locations looking for expansion Karnataka

Establishment year 2002

Franchising Launch Date 2022

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Investment size Rs. 30lakh - 50lakh

Space required 5000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater pan india Karnataka
HR & Recruitment

Morpheus Human Consulting

Morpheus Human Consulting - a HR & Recruitment firm looking..

Locations looking for expansion Maharashtra

Establishment year 2007

Franchising Launch Date 2012

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Investment size Rs. 10000 - 50000

Space required -NA-

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit, Multiunit

Headquater Mumbai Maharashtra
Others Entertainment & Leisure

Flip Out

The FEC (Family Entertainment Centers) market in India is growing..

Locations looking for expansion Haryana

Establishment year 2023

Franchising Launch Date 2023

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Investment size Rs. 5 Cr. above

Space required 15000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Faridabad Haryana

Book retail, rich returns

If reading is your passion and you enjoy the leisure time people spend in reading and gaining knowledge you are in to fulfil your dream and become a proud owner of a bookstore.

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

Importance of audits

It takes considerable amount of time and efforts for a franchisor to build a system for his brands. But what if the system gets diluted by franchisees?

By Neha Parmar Thapa Nov, 20 2009

Negotiate into franchise

If you are new in the franchise business, you are bound to have initial hiccups of being a first-time franchise buyer. TFW discusses in detail some of the important clauses that are generally negotiable in a franchise agreement.

By TFW Bureau Nov, 20 2009

Credibility key to strong enterprise

India is a country of variables with its diverse culture, language, business acumen, etc. Till recently, the pan India mantra was primarily a prerogative of international or large domestic corporations. The SME entrepreneur was mainly acting as a supplier

By Venus Barak Nov, 20 2009

Market entry strategy

Many foreign companies have taken recourse to the joint venture to enter the emerging Indian market. TFW explores various facets of the most viable business route for entering into the new market.

By TFW Bureau Nov, 20 2009

Niche foreign retailers bullish on India

India’s specialty retail industry is undergoing a sea change with the coming of many foreign brands. Marina home interiors chain of stores from Middle East, Home furnishings and clothing franchise, Laura Ashley, from UK and Crate & Barrel are just to name

By TFW Bureau Nov, 20 2009

In vogue

Provogue (India) Ltd is amongst the top retail companies in India. After completing 10 years of success in retailing, with a network of over 130 stores spread across 67 cities, the company is now ready to take the brand to the next level of growth through

By Shivani Varma Nov, 20 2009

The power of reuse

The slowdown failed to slow down the popularity of Cartridge World. In conversation with TFW, Cartridge World South Asia CEO Naveen Rakhecha talks about taking the challenges head-on and how to beat the retail blues.

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

Bouquet of Services

With an experience of 15 years in the services industry, RT Outsourcing is all set to utilise the recently received funds from US-based firm NEA. Shammi Moza, MD, RT Outsourcing, discusses his pan-India expansion plans

By Neha Parmar Thapa Nov, 20 2009

VC-turned-entrepreneur

Since a venture capitalist has seen ups and downs of businesses at close quarters, he should not limit his role to that of funding ventures only. He can definitely start his own venture easily, considering the business-related experience he has gained ove

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

Luxury furnishing solutions

Maishaa, the first official bed linen brand to be associated with The New York Fashion Week is gearing up to expand its retail presence with plans to have a total of 25 exclusive stores. Arun Garg in an interview with TFW talks about the brand and its exp

By TFW Bureau Nov, 20 2009

The woman behind Scented brands

Sangeeta is the brain behind the launch of both UK based of natural cosmetics brand – Lush, and fashion watch and accessory brand - Storm, in India. Here in conversation with TFW, Sangeeta Kamath, Director, Amaltas Retail Pvt. Ltd, talks about her success

By Punita Sabharwal Nov, 20 2009

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