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Brains behind bright future

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Starkids is an innovative and ground-breaking initiative by Apex Knowledge Group to help children meet their full potential and prepare them for tomorrow. In an interview, Nirmal Agarwal, CEO, Starkids share the future plans of his company. Ramanjit Kaur (RK): When did Starkids come into existence? How did you get the idea of starting Starkids? ...

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Telecom gains via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

A multi-ventured firm, Big V Telecom is providing telecom spins for enterprises across different sectors via franchising. Keshor Daga, Director, Big V Telecom shares the company’s future plans with our readers.Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the concept of Big V Telecom.Keshor Daga (KD): As the name suggest, Big V Telecom is into providing ...

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Now, newu franchise stores

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Dabur India Ltd will now follow the franchise route for its retail stores, newu, and explore smaller format stores in order to expedite expansion. The company's subsidiary, H&B Stores Ltd, currently operates 27 newu stores, primarily in north India. Parikshit Sharma, COO, Dabur India Ltd tells us what led them to opt for franchising.Ramanjit Kaur ...

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Spreading the sound of music

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With its inception way back in 1997, Music World Retail Ltd franchise took the franchise route to become the most preferred retailer for music, home video, gaming and delivery devices.In an interview, K Dasaratharaman, President – Speciality Business, Spencer’s Retail Ltd shares the journey so farAbha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success ...

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Earning profits while serving consumers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

TCL(The Creative Life), a China based electronic and communication product manufacturing company is poised to accelerate its pan-India expansion through its distributors, dealers, retailers and service franchisees. In an interview, Rambo Zhang, Managing Director, TCL India Pvt. Ltd shares the future plans of the company. Ramanjit Kaur (RK): What inspired TCL Corporation to venture into ...

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GFA offering multiple brands globally

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Global Franchise Architects (GFA), with the vision to have a single operating system for multiple brands in multiple cities has more than seven brands in its portfolio with 200 stores in 10 countries today. In an interview, Joseph Cherian, CEO, GFA Global Services talks about the journey so far.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Share with us the ...

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Offering international spa experience

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Boosting to match the international standards in Spa industry is The Leisure Spa. The company has recently ventured into Spa business with the aim to make it to the top. The company is taking assistance from Franchise India to expand pan India successfully via franchise route. Susant Kumar Rout, Managing Director, The Leisure Spa speaks ...

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Gloria Coffees: adding glory to franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Gloria Jeans Coffees, with the vision to serve highest quality coffee and provide outstanding and personalised service, has recently entered India through a Master Franchise agreement with Citymax Hospitality. In an interview, Tony White, Regional General Manager Gloria Jean’s Coffees International shares the journey of the brand so far. Abha Garyali (AG): When and how did ...

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Quick take on QSR biz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

In the last few years the food and beverages (F&B) industry of India has grown rapidly and it is anticipated to grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 30-34 per cent every year. Acknowledging the potential in the last 15 years many international brands like Dominos, KFC, McDonalds entered Indian market with their concept of ...

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Big smile begets grinning profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Busy schedules, fast pace of life and no compromise on quality and experience attitude has brought about a drastic change in consumers’ buying behavior. No one would like to waste time in an outlet while shopping or taking any service where the owner and employees are too busy to even acknowledge his/her presence. This is ...

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