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Accelerating success with CarZ

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

CarZ, the latest servicing brand in the automotive market has been launched with the aim to give specialised services to cars at lower rates as compared to other dealers. In an interview Venu Donepudi, Founder and MD, CarZ shares the company’s franchise plans in the coming years. Abha Garyali (AG): Please share with us the ...

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Binge on food business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Aiming at empowering women entrepreneurs by making franchises for his various food brands available to them is ICPL, the brainchild of celebrated Chef Sanjeev Kapur. Mr Manish Tandon, MD, ICPL shares in detail the company’s initiative and its success journey so far. Pallavi Majha (PM): Please elaborate on the inception, growth and success of the ...

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Artistically creating profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

A truly multi-faceted visual arts and creativity program for children ‘Abrakadoodle’ is seeking expansion in India via franchise model. In an interview Mary C Rogers CEO, Abrakadoodle, shares brand’s developmental plan. Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the concept of Abrakadoodle? Mary C Rogers (MCR): Abrakadoodle is a truly multi-faceted visual arts and creativity program ...

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Building brands with Jivity

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Allowing any brand, from a large technology based to a mid-sized enterprise to leverage merchandise as a means to build the brand, is Jivity. Mukund Mohan, CEO, Jivity shares the brands’ journey as well as aspirations for future. Abha Garyali (AG): What inspired you to venture into an online store with ‘Jivity’? How has been ...

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Connecting profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

From peaks to valleys, Uninor has witnessed it all. In two years, Uninor stands tall with 800+ franchise outlets. It has been a roller coaster ride for the telecom company, but it has stood the testing times to emerge a winner. Sharad Mehrotra, Head – Branding, Distribution and Retail, Uninor shares how the brand made ...

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Setting benchmark in home interior

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Since Somany’s inception in 1969 the brand has established itself nationally as well as internationally. With a clear vision the brand has persistently set a standard in home interior design. Abhishek Somany, JMD, Somany Ceramics, shares his successful journey. Neha Gohil (NG): Tell us something about the inception, growth and success of Somany Ceramics? Abhishek ...

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Pet GROOMING business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Pet grooming is yet another business concept that has taken franchise route for expansion. Though the concept is quite popular internationally, it is gaining attention in India as well. In an Interview Irene James, Founder, Whiskers & Tails talks about her venture and her future aspirations from it. Abha Garyali (AG): Share the entrepreneurial journey ...

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Idea to bridge IT gaps

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Acknowledging the gaps in the IT Infrastructure Management training industry, ‘Ideaon THINK’ was conceptualised. The brand’s core focus areas reflect in THINK – Telecom, Hardware, Infrastructure, Network and Knowledge. In an interview Nagesh Srinivasgopal, CEO, Ideaon THINK, shares the entrepreneurial journey of the brand.Abha Garyali (AG): Share the inception, growth and success of ‘Ideaon THINK’. ...

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Shape futures with BoardMarks

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

To relieve every student from the pressures from parents, peers, teachers and highly competitive Indian education system, BoardMarks Education came into existence. In an interview UN Mishra, Chief Academic Officer, BoardMarks Education, shares brand’s success and further expansion plans. Neha Gohil (NG): Elaborate on the concept of ‘BoardMarks Education’. How did it come into being ...

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Bouquet of franchise expertise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Pioneering the concept of flower retail franchising is Ferns N Petals. The brand has been consistently bringing in innovations to make more authentic and interesting flower gifting options. In an interview Pawan Gadia, CEO, Ferns N Petals, talks about the mammoth opportunities the business holds. Neha Prashar (NP): What is the current scenario of flower retail franchising ...

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