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Prospering preschool segment

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Organised preschools have been a growing phenomenon in the past few years. Many small and big players have ventured into this segment to have a share in this pie. Dr. Saurabh Dutta, Managing Director, DPS Play School discusses his vision.Neha Parmar Thapa (NPT): Tell us about the inception and growth of DPS Play School. What ...

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Toning toon education

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

With the increasing demand of animation technology in India, the animation industry is slated to clock a tremendous growth in the coming years. Sumeet Mehta, CEO, Zee Learn talks about Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA) and its expansion plans.Abha Garyali (AG): Share the origin and success of ZICA.Sumeet Mehta (SM): ZICA was set up ...

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Mathematics of profit-making

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Mathnasium, a US based Math Learning Center is an award-winning supplemental education franchise that offers fun, effective and customisable mathematics instruction to kids. Aspiring to enter the Indian markets soon, Joe Novak, SVP Franchise Marketing & Development, Mathnasium Learning Centers shares their success story so far. Namita Bhagat (NB): Share with us the concept of ...

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Authentic food for franchise success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Serving authentic cuisine from the Royal state of Punjab with a variety of dishes prepared by the recipes of Jiggs Kalra is Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra established in 2007. Zorawar Kalra, Founder and CEO, Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra share the brands’ entrepreneurial journey so far in an interview Neha Gohil (NG): What ...

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Talk profits with Linguaphone

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With over 109 years of experience, the Group has established presence across Asia, Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. In an interaction, Derek Price, CEO, Linguaphone Group shares brand’s development plans in India.Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the origin and development of the ‘Linguaphone Group’.Derek Price (DP): The Linguaphone Group is ...

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Soothing success via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Believing in providing soul soothing and stress busting experience for various segments is Orient Spa. In an interview Sanjana Gupta, Business Head, Orient Spa, shares her entrepreneurial journey. Neha Gohil (NG): Shed some light on your entrepreneurial journey? How did you conceptualise this business idea? Sanjana Gupta (SG): We recognised the potential of the spa ...

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Creating profitable venture

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Enhancing creative thinking and problem solving by teaching art to the students in an exciting and fun way is what ‘KidzArt’ is all about. In an interview Sue Bartman, CEO, KidzArt shares the company’s expansion plans in India. Namita Bhagat(NB):Tell us about the concept of ‘KidzArt’. What is the USP of the brand? Sue Bartmen ...

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Baking profitable franchise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Opening of bakeries are on an upswing in India. Riding on this wave, Birdys has carved a niche for itself. In a conversation, Subhash K Menon, Director, WAH Restaurants shares the brands journey. Neha Prashar (NP): What is the current scenario of franchising in the Bakery Industry in India? Subhash K Menon (SKM): Bakery business ...

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Smooth ride to profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Aiming to establish itself as the premier health and wellness café, US-based Smoothie Factory has recently forayed into the Indian market. In an interview, James Villasana, President, Smoothie Factory shares the brand’s expansion strategy Namita Bhagat (NB): Could you share the idea of launching Smoothie factory in India? James Villasana (JV): India is experiencing tremendous ...

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Animating success via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Being passionate about education industry, Animation Live was created. The company is offering the complete range of Animation and Multimedia programs. In an interview Hitendra Singh, National Head (Channel Development), Animation Live, tells us about the growing animation industry. Neha Gohil (NG): Share with us your entrepreneurial journey? Hitendra Singh (HS): I belong to a ...

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