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Non-traditional retail formats are the new hotspots

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

According to Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian food service industry is expected to reach US$ 78 billion by 2018. The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20%. It is expected to cross US$ 2.8 billion by 2015. ...

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Womenpreneurs, a leading force in services sector

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Caring and nurturing come naturally to women. Thus, service sectors like health, fitness, beauty, salon, spa and others obviously has a large number of womenpreneurs. What makes it easier for women is the fact that most of the service industry brands offer franchise. Due to this, a large number of women are taking the franchise ...

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How can technology aid in revenue generation at fashion stores?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

To give their competitors a run for their money, the focus of franchisors is now shifting more towards consolidation, diversification and profitability. Whether a franchisor or retail brand is present in market via brick and mortar store or an online platform, technology plays a vital role in both the retail formats. With a target to ...

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Indian soil proves to be lucrative for UK brands

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

According to global financial major Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoFA), India topped the global emerging market investors’ country preference chart, followed by China and Poland. Going by the TechSci Research report, food services market in India is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 12% through 2020, due to increasing disposable income, changing lifestyle ...

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Audit, an indispensable need in education franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

A franchisor would always want his franchisees to maintain the standards set up by his brand. Therefore, he would have a clause of franchise audits in its franchise agreement with all its franchisees to protect his brand dilution. Apart from this, the franchisor would also provide its franchisees regular training and support to keep ...

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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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How can diagnostic chains make universal healthcare a reality?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

According to a KPMG Report, diagnostics sector is projected to contribute US$ 3.5 billion by 2015 but due to the market being largely unorganised, choice for the right brand becomes a challenge for the franchisees and even for the common man. Especially in metros, each area has several local labs which demonstrate themselves to be ...

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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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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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Smartphones, smartest revenue generators for all fashion retailers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Smartphones have the power to connect businesses and consumers with all the mediums of advertising and that’s the reason why M-commerce is creating ripples in the India’s retail market. Extensive rise in number of GenY or millennials on smartphones is now opening new boulevards for e-tailers to take the m-commerce route to push sales across ...

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