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Ladies special

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

One of the most admired brands in western wear for women, Madame quenches the style and fashion requirement of the trendy woman. Dipti Taluja, Multi-Unit Franchisee, Madame, shares her success and her future aspirations with us.Abha Garyali (AG): How does it feel to have franchise of three outlets?Dipti Taluja (DT): It is a wonderful feeling ...

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The Mystic cure

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With the rising demand for natural products, many companies have come forward with their new line of herbal products that cure various ailments. Siddharth Shankar, Director, Mystic Cures Ltd shares the franchising plans for his company’s expansion. Ramanjit Kaur (RK): What inspired Mystic Cures Ltd to take the franchise route? What difference have you noticed in ...

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For plush homes

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Global home fashion and lifestyle major Rosebys has successfully made its presence across the major cities in India. With plans to expand further, Aloke Banerjee, CEO, Rosebys Interiors India Ltd, shares the future aspirations as well as franchise requirements of the company. Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the origin, growth and success of ...

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A Chocolicious affair

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Sharing the origin, growth, success and future plans of The Chocolate Room, is Vikas Panjabi, Director, The Chocolate Room, in an exclusive interview with FIHLAbha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about success of ‘The Chocolate Room’? How did it originate?Vikas Panjabi (VP): The Chocolate Room is a specialist chocolate indulgence café. Our customised menu includes 20 ...

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Fashioning leather

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

An Italian company with its unique and traditional yet trendy designs, Da Milano has taken the country by a storm. Sahil Malik, MD, Da Milano, India shares the company’s expansion plans…Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Tell me about the origin of Da Milano?Sahil Malik (SM): Da Milano is an integrated leather brand that manufactures and retails leather ...

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Creating strong networking systems

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Sharing with FIHL is Mathai Chackochen, CEO, Internetworkz about the company, its origin, growth, success and future aspirations.Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the origin, growth and success of 'Internetworkz'? How did it originate?Mathai Chackochen (MC): Dr George Cherian the architect of the organization, and a dentist by profession, has a passion for technology. ...

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Providing a conducive legal framework

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With increasing preferences in franchise businesses, it is crucial to understand the legal aspects of franchising before taking up a franchise business. In an interview with FIHL, Dawn Stallwood, Partner and Notary Public for and on behalf of Thomas Eggar LLP, UK discussed a few legal issues of franchising.Dawn Stallwood provides strategic commercial or corporate ...

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Developing brands with strategies

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

DC Strategy is a renowned Australian company involved in consulting, research and legal work for building networks and brands of many international companies. Rod Young, Executive Director, DC Strategy talks about his company’s inception and expansion plans… Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the origin and growth of ‘DC Strategy’. Rod Young (RY): DC ...

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Capitalising on carriers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Delivering style with strength, Samsonite has made its mark in the luggage industry. N.P Singh, Director (Retail projects), Samsonite Group briefs us with the franchising aspect of the brand…Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the origin, growth and success of ‘Samsonite’?NP Singh (NPS): Samsonite brand was born in 1910 when founder Jesse Shwayder began producing ...

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Honing hospitality

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Tourism in India is one of the most sorted and demanding area undertaken by the Government of India. Thus, the tourist department takes several steps to ensure tourists from various parts of our own country and other countries. With rise in number of tourists in India ...

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