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Franchising is at the heart of our growth

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

When we talk of franchising, Re-feel and Clublaptop emerge as prominent and unique brands as all of their stores are franchisee-run. Alkesh Agarwal, CEO of the company shares with us his strategies, plans and business opportunities for franchisees in an interview. What different are you bringing into the market with your brands Re-feel and Clublaptop? ...

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Firefox is the new hero!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Though Firefox Bikes Pvt Ltd will remain a separate entity despite Hero Cycles acquiring it in a recent development but a lot will change for the two companies. Ajit Gandhi, Marketing Head, Firefox Bikes Pvt Ltd, shares more on this aspect with us in an interview.What happens to Firefox’s identity after Hero acquired it?Firefox will ...

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From express expert to a fitness entrepreneur

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Having made a mark in the express sector, Rajkumar Saboo, a multi-unit franchisee of Gold's Gym India is scaling new heights in the fitness sector too. After successfully setting up two gyms, he is eyeing the third one. In a talk withFranchise India, Saboo traces his entrepreneurial journey so far and experience as the franchise ...

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Creating bejewelled profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Owned by Intergold Gems Pvt Ltd, ORRA, a brand is jewellery retail is fast growing in the industry driven by communities and discount schemes. Talking about its designs and innovations, Founder Director of ORRA, Vijay Jain shares journey of his brand and also where he wants to take ORRA…Tell us about your voyageI have had ...

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Slip into a business with anti-slip solutions

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

'Prevention is better than cure'. Anti-slip solutions brand, Slip Guard works on this concept and is making India safe and injury free with their products. Manish Anand, Director- Business Operations, South Asia for the brand spoke to us on the acceptance of the concept in India and how operating via franchisees is proving to be ...

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Ink a profitable deal in women’s wear

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Connoisseur in women formal and casual ethnic wear, Indianink has carefully formulated an expansion plan for tapping a larger share of Indian market. Ajay Nihalani, CEO, Indianink talks about the industry and the opportunity galore this contemporary fashion brand has in store for entrepreneurs. Share a word on the Indian ethnic wear industry.Ethnic clothes ...

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Small office=Best office

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The top reasons for the rising demand of such small office spaces is more number of people turning into entrepreneurs and also more people arranging funds for startups. Since the last few years, demand for compact office spaces is also fast growing. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune are witnessing heavy demand for small offices, also ...

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Legal fundamentals of franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

We all know ‘franchising’ is a proven model for multiplying company’s outlets and strengthening robust foothold across the country in a short span of time. But, before you think of exploring this route for expansion, go through a checklist and then think of expanding or starting your entrepreneurial journey by way of franchise route. As ...

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Foreign retailers find Indian Airports apt for business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

“Hey! Check out this, my new Mango dress. I picked this from Delhi airport while travelling to Malaysia.” This was the conversation between Alya and Maya while sipping their cappuccino. Shopping at airport is no more a lavish buffet that an elite class relishes but a standard broth served to the upper middle class these ...

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Franchisees must adopt Happy customers= Rich benefits strategy

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

UK’s known denim-wear brand, Pepe Jeans London has very recently launched Custom Studio and Magic Mirror, two novel concepts to increase customer experience and footfalls in its brick and mortar stores, in India. Custom Studio, one of the concepts, is Pepe Jeans London's customisation service. Using this new service, customers can design their own denims ...

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