Day 1: The Big Picture in Franchising – Trends, Opportunities & Innovation
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
Theme: India’s Franchise Future: Vision 2030
Key Points:
- India’s franchise market size projections
- Government support for MSMEs & franchise models
- How technology is redefining brand-consumer engagement
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Emerging Franchise 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
10.30 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 2: Funding the Franchise Dream
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
11.30 PM – 12:15 PM
Session 3: Food & Beverage Franchising: Balancing Passion and Profit
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
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 4: Quick Commerce & Delivery-First Franchises
Discussion Points:
- Can q-commerce models scale profitably?
- Franchise infrastructure for last-mile delivery
- Inventory, speed, and customer delight – the Q-triangle
Key Takeaway:
What franchisees need to succeed in the 10-minute economy
01:00 PM –
02:00 PM
2:00 PM – 2:45 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
2.45 PM – 3.30 PM
Session 6: Retail Reimagined – Franchising in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle
Discussion Points:
- The new-age franchise store: Design, data, and delight
- Inventory tech, loyalty, and omnichannel integration
- Regional brands vs national chains – what’s working?
Key Takeaway:
Innovative formats that are winning over Gen Z & millennial shoppers
3.30 PM – 4.15 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.
10.00 AM – 10.45 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
10:45 AM -
11:30 AM
Session 2: Next-Gen Beauty, Wellness & Care Franchises – 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
11:30AM – 12:15 PM
Session 3: Education & EdTech in Franchising: Beyond Preschools
Discussion Points:
- Vocational and skilling academies
- Hybrid learning and tech-enabled classrooms
- Teacher training and compliance in education franchising
Key Takeaway:
Models that are working beyond metro cities
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 4: Driving Scale in Franchising via Master Franchisees, Area Developers & M&A
Discussion Points:
- Who are master franchisees and area developers, and why are they critical to growth?
- Territory-based franchising vs unit-based franchising
- How consolidation is reshaping the franchising landscape
- Case studies of successful master franchise partnerships
- Mergers & acquisitions in franchising: Key drivers, investor interest, and exit strategies
Key Takeaway:
Understand how large franchise operators and strategic partnerships are accelerating brand expansion—and how M&As are creating new growth opportunities in the franchise economy.
01:00 PM –
02:00 PM
2:00 PM – 2:45 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
2.45 PM – 3.30 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
3.30 PM – 4.15 PM
Session 7: Made in India, Scaling the World: How Indian Franchises Are Going Global
Discussion Points:
- How Indian brands are cracking the UAE, SEA, and UK markets
- Structuring global franchise deals and choosing markets
- Legal, supply chain, and brand consistency abroad
Key Takeaway:
Blueprint for taking Indian-origin franchises global successfully
17 - 18 May, 2025
