The Franchising World March 2007 Issue

Channelising skills Every Individual is an Entrepreneur

Gone are the days when women, retired personnel and the unemployed were seen as dejected, today these people are most sought after by the franchisors as their future partners.

By Punita Sabharwal Mar, 01 2007

Business of Gifts

Both disposable income and consumer spending rising than ever before, greeting cards and gifts sector is benefiting from people's ability to spend far more on cards and gifts.

By Naresh Sheoran Mar, 01 2007

ENTER, NEW-AGE NEIGHBOURHOOD RETAILERS

WITH modern organised retail making its appearance across urban India, the debate on its impact on the traditional Indian retail businesses, including the neighbourhood kiryana stores, gets shriller. Those against opening the Indian market to foreign dire

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Examine Your Franchisor’s System

MANY people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition and can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed. But be cautious.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

DO GLOBAL FRANCHISORS HAVE AN EDGE OVER INDIAN FRANCHISORS?

THE past five years have witnessed the entry of global franchisors into the Indian sub-continent. Home-grown franchisors, who, till now, were satisfied with their own comfort zone due to lack of competition, are now face-to-face with global franchisors wh

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Starbucks to have JV with Pantaloon, Indonesia firm

After the Centre put on hold a proposal from Starbucks to open retail outlets in India, the US-based coffee chain major has roped in the Kishore Biyani-promoted Pantaloon and VP Sharma, head of its Indonesian franchise, to gain an entry into the country.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Related opportunities

Bars, Pubs & Lounge

Radio Bar

At Radio Bar, we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled..

Locations looking for expansion Maharashtra

Establishment year 2012

Franchising Launch Date 2023

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Investment size Rs. 2 Cr. - 5 Cr

Space required 3000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Mumbai Maharashtra
Activity Centres, Day Care & Creches

The Creation Station

Join the Most Recommended Children's Activity Company And Be Inspiring! At The..

Locations looking for expansion Haryana

Establishment year 2002

Franchising Launch Date 2007

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Investment size Rs. 5lakh - 10lakh

Space required 00

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Faridabad Haryana
Handicrafts

Indecrafts

INDIAN HANDICRAFTS FOR YOUR HOME! With deep roots in the opulent..

Locations looking for expansion Uttar pradesh

Establishment year 1997

Franchising Launch Date 2024

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Investment size Rs. 50lakh - 1 Cr.

Space required 1000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Moradabad Uttar pradesh
Home Furnishing

Doch India

Who We Are? DOCH revolutionizes the user experience of smart homes,..

Locations looking for expansion Andhra pradesh

Establishment year 2023

Franchising Launch Date 2024

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Investment size Rs. 10lakh - 20lakh

Space required 400

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater Hyderabad Andhra pradesh
Imitation/Art/Junk Jewellery

Silver Carat

The "Silver Carat Strategy Deck" provides an overview of Silver..

Locations looking for expansion Andhra pradesh

Establishment year 1975

Franchising Launch Date 2023

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Investment size Rs. 30lakh - 50lakh

Space required 300

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit, Multiunit

Headquater Kurnool Andhra pradesh
Casuals

Relaxo Footwears

Incorporated in 1984, Relaxo is the largest footwear manufacturer in..

Locations looking for expansion Delhi

Establishment year 1976

Franchising Launch Date 2000

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Investment size Rs. 10lakh - 20lakh

Space required 1000

Franchise Outlets -NA-

Franchise Type Unit

Headquater New delhi Delhi

Barista's first outlet in Muscat

Barista group, all set to launch its first outlet in Muscat, is all about the joy of coffee and has been recognised as a super brand of the year by BBC in 2006. Barista will offer the coffee connoisseurs more than a cup of coffee.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

McDonald's plans franchise model for N. India operations

Global fast food chain McDonald's is considering a franchise model for its north India operations by 2008 for a deeper penetration into the country's growing food and beverages market.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

UK's Home Retail to develop Argos retail format in India, Ireland

Home Retail Group Plc, owner of Britain's Argos and Homebase stores, has signed a franchise arrangement to develop its Argos retail format in India and a separate deal to buy a stake in an Irish retailer.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Burger King India entry likely through Pantaloon Retail

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd., one of the country's top retailing company, is reportedly in talks with Burger King Holdings Inc., which might result in Burger King's entry into the Indian market, already home to McDonald's since a long time.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Akiko equips aspirants for customer-centric industries

Recognised in the field of customer-centric industries, Akiko Callnet trains young professionals to meet the requisites of the competitive world.

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

Church's Chickens to outsource services

US fast-food chain Church's Chicken is planning to outsource more IT functions to Sonata Software Ltd in India, including application development and IT consulting. The decision is a result of cost savings and the high quality of service that the company

By TFW Bureau Mar, 01 2007

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