Wealth in wellness

With its inception in the year 1901, Shathayu Ayurveda intends to provide research and result based ayurveda. Since then, the brand has successfully treated over 800,000 customers through its wellness centres. Shathayu Ayurveda is one of the oldest brands in healthcare and wellness industry in India that offers services such as weight loss, detoxification, rejuvenation, variety of massages, health maintenance programmes, beauty treatments along with the treatments for diabetes, PCOD, infertility, skin problems, migraine and many more. The innovative and progressive approach of the chain has positioned Shathayu Ayurveda as the leaders in the ayurveda industry.

Market at glance

India's market for 'wellness' services is estimated at INR 110 billion ($2.2 billion) and this industry is projected to grow at an annual rate of 30-35 percent. “Ayurveda is one of most visible faces of alternative medicines practiced throughout the world. As Indian economy escalates at a rapid pace, healthcare and wellness industry has emerged on the top demonstrating consistent growth even at the times of recession,” says Dr. Mruthyunjaya Swamy, Director, Shathayu Ayurveda (P) Ltd.

Plans for roll out

Currently, Shathayu is operational via 15 centres across India including Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune while it has plans to expand it to 100 centres pan India and abroad by 2015 via the franchise route. The brand boasts of being the only chain of ayurveda wellness centre with high profitability, offering an excellent investment opportunity with a well-proven business model with high return on investment. Shathayu also offers master franchisee rights to each territory or state.

Franchise facts>>

Investment: Rs. 30-35 Lakhs Area: 1200 sqft ROI: 18 months Break-even: 4 months Location: Capital cities

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