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Forecast of food franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

With the rapid growth of the Food and Beverage industry in India, franchising in this sector has also increased tremendously. In an interview with FIHL, Mahmood A. Khan, Ph.D, R.D., F.M. P., Professor, Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech shares his views about the food franchising industry in India.Abha ...

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Going global

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

International expansion has always been a challenge for every company whether big or small. Tony White, Director, The White Connection and Regional Manager, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Australia shares his expertise on franchising overseas. He provides consultancy to companies in the areas of business development, franchising, licensing and international brand market entry strategies.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Do ...

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A gift for your loved ones

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Feelings are the complex behaviour of mankind and expressing our feelings had never been so easy without Archies. With greeting cards, gifts, soft toys,and accessories the Archies Limited are the pioneers in India. In an interview with FIHL Vijayant Chabbra, ED, Archies Limited shares his company’s success and future plans.Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something ...

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Modernize your home with Kohler

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Kohler is synonymous to style and luxury. In an exclusive interview with FIHL, Sharad Mathur, Managing Director of Kohler, shares his company’s expansion plans Subhro Prakash Ghosh(SPG): What are your expansion plans (on all the formats including newly launched modular kitchen)? Sharad Mathur (SM): We undertake many above the line and below the line activities ...

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Potential of the Indian market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Donald Boroian, Chairman and CEO, Francorp, US is one of the world’s most sought-after consultants in the field of franchise strategy and business expansion. Boroian has been on the board with many associations. In a conversation with FIHL, Boroian talks about the potential India has in franchisingRamanjit Kaur (RK): What sort of potential India has ...

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On the road to success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The rising usage of automobiles has given a boost to the radial manufacturers. Because of which the already established players in the tyre manufacturing industry has started taking the franchise route to meet the surging demands of the market. In an interview with FIHL, A.S.Mehta, Marketing Director, JK Tyre shares the success story of his ...

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Only for you, Madame

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

MADAME is a leading brand for the fashionable women. The vision of the company is to provide world class apparels and accessories for women. In an interview with FIHL, Bipan Jain, MD, MADAME shares the success story of his company.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Tell me about the origin of MADAME?Bipan Jain (BJ): MADAME was introduced in ...

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Career makers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Despite the slump in the economy, the education sector in India has not been affected. Providing quality education to the masses, Chetan Mahajan, CEO, UEI Global shares his company’s future aspirations.Abha Garyali (AG): How did ‘UEI Global’ come into being?Chetan Mahajan (CM): UEI Global is a brand held by Berggruen Education Pvt. Ltd (BEPL). Berggruen ...

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A low cost treat

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Operating a low cost food and beverage franchise is the most economical and profitable way to earn maximum profits. In an interview, Puja Mahajan, Director, Unitas Foods shares a few key issues of low cost franchising businesses in F & B industry. Abha Garyali (AG): What makes a person to go in for a low ...

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Getting personalised

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Starting their journey with rubber stamp business 14 years back, Presto Personalised Wonders now is one of the leading companies offering personalised gifts and corporate buying products, and has clients from various sectors. Anurag Poddar, Director, Presto shares his success and future business plans. Subhro Prakash Ghosh (SPG): Tell us something about Presto. Anurag Poddar ...

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