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The Curious case of Shree Rathnam

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Has Sagar Ratna shut up shop? Have they changed their name? Is Shree Rathnam a sister concern of Sagar Ratna? Is this Sagar Ratna's new name or some branding exercise? Multiple questions were raised among Sagar Ratna loyalists in Chandigarh, Punjab and Delhi after the launch of allegedly similar brand called Shree Rathnam. TFW investigated ...

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Indulge in chocolate biz for sweet returns!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Imagine having a business where whole day you can be between sugary surprises! What better than a chocolate business. As per a report by TechSci Research, India's chocolate market is expected to reach $3.2 billion by 2018 due to increasing gifting culture in the country and increase in the income bracket. With the change in ...

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How to close a biz deal over a cup of coffee?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

With coffee drinkers growing manifold, the organised and unorganised coffee shop brands are leaving no stone unturned to expand their presence pan-India. Read on to find out the brewing benefits in this sector. India is the sixth largest producer of coffee in the world and has made a name in the international market. Collectively, Karnataka, Kerala and ...

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The Foreign 'curry' challenge in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

As per Third Eyesight, a consulting firm - The number of international brands continued to grow each year at a steady pace until the early 2000s and took off exponentially thereafter. It is growing with each year passing. The brands prefer mostly franchise route for entering India. However, few also choose licensing and JV’s. Fast ...

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Cool trends in ice cream franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Premiumisation was one of the key trends in the ice cream sector in 2014 and is still continued. Due to increased annual disposable incomes, consumers in growing numbers are today willing to pay a premium in order to experience and enjoy premium ice creams. As a result of this, almost all leading players are in ...

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â€˜Take homeâ€™ strategy triggers sale for ice cream brands

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

India is the most rapid growing ice cream market globally, with ice cream treats fast becoming a part of Indian culture. Indian consumers are turning regular at ice cream parlours. Even Amul – the biggest player in India’s ice cream market extended their take-home range to include fun flavours such as Chocolate Passion, Fruit 'n ...

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Franchisers reaction on ease of doing business in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Indians’ appetite for new cuisines and rising disposable income has led to the massive growth of the F&B sector here. Not just international but national brands too are making big waves in the successful business domain which is offering franchise opportunities to many investors.            As per a Technopak Advisors report, the Indian food service ...

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Slicing out cheesy returns from pizza biz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The Indian QSR (quick-service restaurant) market is estimated to double to Rs 70 billion ($1.1 billion) in 2015-16 from Rs 34 billion in 2012-13, as per a report by Crisil Research, an Indian credit research agency. The domestic pizza market is worth above 1500 crores and has been growing at a CAGR (consumer annual growth ...

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Smart investment, smarter profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Most brands in the industry are offering affordable vending machines that are an excellent and reliable source of income. All you have to do is just re-fill the stock every time. These businesses not just give you freedom but also endow you with convenience. One of the leading names in the sector is Café Desire. ...

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What's the taste of the future for Aussie brands?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

According to India Food Service Report by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), Indian food service industry is worth US$ 41 billion and is expected to grow at the rate of CAGR 11% and reach US$ 68 billion by 2018. The Indian market is highly large and diversified. For any foreign brand to be ...

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