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Sporty delight for pre-school aspirants

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With a vision to introduce a programme designed for the overall development of physical, cognitive and social skills of pre-school and primary school children, SportyBeans was conceptualised. Karan Sareen, Director, SportyBeans in an interview shares the expansion plans of the brand.Neha Gohil (NG): When, why and how SportyBeans came into existence? What inspired you to ...

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Booking profits!!!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Book retailing is a realm that has gained tremendous significance lately is augmenting sales to a new high. In a conversation with Abhishek Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, Apeejay Oxford Bookstores we get an insight into the company’s operations and their plans to tap this boosting industry. Neha Prashar (NP): Share with us the origin, growth ...

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Low cal, fat biz deal

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Claiming to deliver delicious natural pizzas with no chemicals and high nutritious value is US based pizza brand Naked Pizza. Robbie Vitrano one of the four founders of Naked Pizza shares the successful voyage of the brand so far and its launch in India Neha Gohil (NG): Shed some light on the success journey of ...

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Invest in franchise safety net

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The world’s only child safety education franchise with its presence in 14 countries, Kidproof is now primarily focusing on international markets. In an interaction, Samantha Wilson, President, Kidproof Group shares brand’s expansion into India. Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the concept of your brand? What is the USP of the brand? Samantha Wilson (SW): Although we ...

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Furnishing Profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Giving personalised touch to the interiors of its customer’s homes is Skipper Furnishings. The brand is growing quite aggressively across India. Kamlesh Agarwal, Founder, Skipper Furnishings shares the future expansion plans of the brand. Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success of ‘Skipper Furnishings’. How has been your entrepreneurial journey so ...

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From scratch to profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Aiming to provide beauty services of international standards, Scratch came into existence with its standalone nail salon. In an interview Pammy Kaul, Chief Executive, Scratch shares her entrepreneurial journey. Neha Gohil (NG): Share with us your entrepreneurial journey. Tell us something about the inception and success of ‘Scratch’? Pammy Kaul (PK): My entrepreneurial journey started after ...

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Creating IT professionals worldwide

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

To make IT education affordable GTec Education was conceptualised in 2001 and in short span, the company has become the largest computer education network. Mehroof Manalody, Chairman and Managing Director, GTec Education shares the success story of the brand here. Neha Gohil (NG): Tell us something about the inception and success of ‘G-Tec Education’? Mehroof ...

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Maintaining tradition of family restaurants

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Food and beverage industry occupies the maximum share of Indian franchise industry. Nirula’s a fast-food chain having presence across India has also grown. In an interview Samir Kuckreja, CEO & MD, Nirula’s talks about how franchising has helped in the company’s overall success.Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success of Nirula’s.Samir ...

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Coffee is in their genes

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Citymax Hospitality Pvt. Ltd is the Master Franchisee for Gloria Jean’s Coffees in India. Australian coffee brand entered India with the vision to serve the highest quality coffee and personalised services to the Indians. In an interview, Manish Tandon, President, Citymax Hospitality Pvt Ltd, Master Franchise of Gloria Jean’s Coffees shares the journey of the brand so far. ...

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Soar high with SOTC

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

India’s leading travel company, SOTC has been catering to the holiday and travel needs of the discerning Indians for over 50 years. In an interview, Kashmira Commissariat, COO, Outbound Division Kuoni India talks about SOTC and its franchise venture.Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success of SOTC as a travel company?Kashmira ...

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