Mergers & Acquisitions
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read‘What is in a name?’ a famous saying by Shakespeare is the thing of the past. Today ‘name’ often makes or mars the success of the person or a brand. Brand name carries great value in franchising, as people know the company by its brand name, which includes the entire look, feel, ambience and design ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min readWhen considering the idea of taking up the franchise route, every new franchisor is in a dilemma whether franchising is right for his business expansion or not, whether he will be able to turn his franchise plan into a successful full-scale franchise operation or not. Though franchising is considered as a well proven business model ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readTypically, a franchise system is a mix of the intellectual property rights (i.e. patents, trademarks, designs, copyright or trade secrets), its know-how and a carefully structured franchise agreement (the only legal document to secure the credentials and confidentialities of a franchise business). The franchise model has always been preferred by majority of the entrepreneurs to ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readThe terms ‘Refranchising’ and ‘Conversion Franchising’ are considered as the best and secure way to expand and succeed in the franchise industry. In refranchising, the franchisor converts his/her company owned outlets into franchised outlets whereas in conversion franchising, an established businessman is offered the opportunity to convert his independent business into a franchised business. Many ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min readOnce the franchise agreement has been signed, the need of creating and maintaining an effective and mutual communication channel by the franchisor for over all franchise success is equally important. Though franchising is a replication of a proven business system but the franchisee would always need the support and direction from the franchisor to achieve ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readFranchising is the preferred expansion model for growing business in a new market opted by business owners worldwide. It holds especially true for a country like India where there is lot of diversity in geographical and demographical terms along with FDI regulations. Franchising is a key for rapid expansion and to achieve diversification not ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min readAt the initial stage entrepreneurs are always advised to expand by opening their company owned outlets. However, at the later stage when expansion needs speed and investors an entrepreneur can go in for franchise route. Both the formats have their own advantages and disadvantages and contribute equally well in the growth and expansion of an ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min readPromotion of a franchise business plays a significant role in accomplishing the business goals, be it to expand the franchise network or to grow the revenues of the company. It is a critical part of any franchise business as the franchisor has to make sure that the potential franchisees must get the requisite information. Besides ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readThe traditional way to get started with a business is to build a brick ‘n’ mortar store to sell various products and services. The new age retailers and franchisors, however, are exploring the scope to initiate their businesses online first and their taking on to the offline mode (virtual). Deliciousnow, is the most recent addition ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min readWomen today are making their presence felt in every field, whether it is independent business, any profession or franchising. Franchising is emerging as the most preferred career option especially for women these days. This can be attributed to the facts like low risk, flexible time schedules, increasing interest of the franchisors to partner with ...