Opportunity India Desk

Aiming to provide a better fitness option to fitness enthusiasts Barbarian power gym was founded by brothers Satyajit and Devashish Chourasia in 1991. Today it is a rapidly growing brand with various franchisee models for domestic and international markets shares Devashish Chourasia, MD, Barbarian Power Gym Pvt. Ltd in an interview. Rita C Guleria (RCG): Share with ...

Dutch watch-phone brand Burg, an innovative and unique concept developed by ex IKEA designer Hermen Van Den Burg, is all set to grow its pan India presence via franchising. In an Interview, Ashwini Kedia, CEO, Burg India shares brand’s expansion plans in India. Namita Bhagat (NB): Brief us on the origin and development of ‘Burg? What ...

Specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium quality sweet treats, Krispy Kreme has signed two development agreements in India. In a tete-e-tete, Jeffrey B. Welch, President-International, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. shares brand’s growth plans in India. Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the origin and development of Krispy Kreme. Jeffrey B. Welch (JBW): Krispy Kreme has been putting smiles on our customers’ ...

Basking in the success of its popular cartoon characters like ‘Chhota Bheem’, Green Gold Licensing & Merchandising, a division of GGAPL entered the retail space. In an interview, Tomasz Walczak, VP, Sales & Marketing, Green Gold Stores shares the company’s expansion plans in India through franchising. Rita G Chauhan (RGC): How was the idea of ...

Hafele, one of the global leader in manufacturing and distribution of sophisticated hardware fittings for Kitchen Interiors, Hafele, today has marked presence in India via franchising. In an interaction, Jurgen Wolf, Managing Director, Hafele India Pvt. Ltd shares brand’s growth plans for India. Namita Bhagat (NB): Kindly share the origin and concept of ‘Hafele’? Jurgen ...

Aiming to create an organised market place for Surplus Electronics in India, GOBOL is set to become a leading chain in the business segment. In an interview Alok Mathur, Director& CEO, GOBOL, a venture of Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd shares brand’s expansion plans. Rita G Chauhan (RGC): How was the idea of ‘GOBOL’ conceptualised? How has been the journey ...