Spice Hotspot mulls franchise expansion

Spice Group is in the process of consolidating its devices, retail and VAS business under one entity called Spice Mobility. As a part of this process, the group is all set to strengthen the presence of Spice Hotspot. These stores will be a mix of both company owned and franchised outlets, confirms a company official. Currently, the company is focusing on the top seven cities of India, which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Spice Hotspot is a new name for Hotspot, the retail arm of the group. The target consumer will be the people who can buy handsets for Rs 3, 000 and above. The company is seeking entrepreneurs who are interested in taking up the franchise of Spice Hotspot.