Opportunity India Desk

Franchising is ready to take off in pharmacy retail with brands like Guardian Lifecare having taken franchise route for expansion.  In an interview Ashutosh Garg, Chairman and MD, Guardian Lifecare shares his company’s aspirations from franchising. Abha Garyali (AG): Shed some light on the inception, growth and success of ‘Guardian Lifecare’ as a pharmacy brand. ...

Offering one stop solution in mobile related services is The MobileStore. In an interview, Srikant Gokhale, CEO, The MobileStore updates us about the growth and expansion of the company via franchising.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Share with us the concept of The MobileStore. What is its USP?Srikant Gokhale (SG): The MobileStore promoted by the Essar Group, is ...

Delivering value for money and not compromising on the equipment, service, hygiene, customer service or technology is Snap Fitness, the world’s fastest growing fitness chain. Force Fitness is the Master Franchise for Snap Fitness in India. Srileka Reddy, Director-Marketing, Force Fitness shares the success story of the brand in India and the contribution of franchising ...

Providing customised, educational solutions to meet the academic needs of students is House of Tutors Learning Centers. In an interview Anjum Malik, Vice President, House of Tutors Learning Centers and Managing Director of Alhambra-US Chamber of Commerce, shares the expansion plans of the company.Abha Garyali (AG): Brief us about the inception, growth and success of ...

Homegenie, a joint initiative of Rosebys Interiors India Ltd and Cartel Infotech Ltd came into existence to offer standard home care services to its consumers. In an interview, Amit Roy, CEO, Homegenie shares the future plans of his company. Abha Garyali (AG): When did Homegenie come into existence? What motivated the company to opt for ...

Book retailing in India is majorly dominated by unorganised brands. However the entry of few big organised players is giving a great boost to this industry. Himanshu Chakravarty, COO, Landmark Limited shares the growth of his company and also highlights the factors leading the brand to opt for franchise route.Pallavi Majha (PM): Brief us about ...