Arabian Oud targets metros

Arabian Oud, an Arabian speciality perfume brand is looking for extension in India through franchising units. The company currently owns and operates a total of 600 stores in 126 cities. The company is currently targeting metro cities in India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai for its further expansion. The investment required for taking up a franchise of the brand is Rs 1 to 2 crore. Since its inception in 1982 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Oud has established itself as the largest fragrance retailer in the world, specialising in incense, oriental perfumes and oil perfumes.