Apple plans to open franchisee outlets in India

Apple is looking to open 5-6 franchisee stores in metropolitan cities in India. The flagship stores will first open in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, and later in Hyderabad and Pune. These 5-6 franchisee-run outlets will have floor space up to 5,000 square feet.

The California-based company already has 150 franchisee-run Apple Premium Reseller stores in India.

An Apple-authorized reseller said, "With company-owned Apple Stores yet to take shape in the country, Apple wants some of the franchisee run outlets to up the experience game through this new format. This is part of Apple's new India strategy to focus on selling on experience rather than discount."