Britain’s beauty brand Uber ushers in India

Uber, one of the leading beauty brands of Britain embarked its operations in India by opening its first outlet in Bangalore. The brand’s business plan and expansion in India will be executed by Uber Beauty Products India Pvt. Ltd, the Master Franchisee of the parent company Medichem International. Uber has a presence in 17 countries. It forayed in India and Thailand simultaneously.

Throwing light on the brand’s expansion plan, Neha Ahuja, Associate Director, Uber Beauty Products India Pvt. Ltd said, “The company decided to make a humble beginning in Bangalore before considering other cosmopolitan cities. After getting feedback for our latest outlet we will be opening four to five stores in other metro cities in future. By 2020, we are planning to open about 600 salons in other metros and tier- I and II cities.”

The brand is keen to shift to the company-owned franchisee-operated (COFO) model after building a strong foothold in the salon operations through its flagship stores. The minimum investment for the store would be about Rs. 70 lakh for a 1,500 square feet space. The brand specialises in hair and skin care products that are pure and natural, demand for which is surging high in the Indian beauty landscape. It endeavours to offer a wide range of salon products and services through different distribution channels in near future.