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This March issue we bring the cover story on fashion franchise especially from South and East region of the country. The article directly talks to the successful franchisees and franchisors about the challenges and their success mantras.

Spotlight section covers Italian signature chain-Pasta Bar Veneto and its franchise detail for the readers. The concept of encouraging skill development with zero investment involved is an emerging concept due to growing job market competitiveness. iACT is a New Delhi-based academy which has created entirely a new category of skill training for students and w

This february, we bring you the cover story on fashion brands who would soon be seen in new markets near you bringing their franchise investors ROI of 20-24% per annum. Brands talks about their challenges and reasons to help the franchisees in order to run the businesses successfully.

Justbooks--a library chain is a very interesting concept for neighbourhood library in the residential locality. About 95% of the units managed by the franchisee, R Sundar Rajan, CEO & Founder gives the full detail and reasons of success. 

Routing to luxury living experience, Blackberry Overseas, the master fran

The year has begun on a positive note in the retail history of India as the long awaited bill has been passed in favour of FDI by the Indian government in both the houses. To support the notion and how it would affect the retail and the franchise business, our cover story is dedicated to the various aspects of growth potential of franchisel businesses across various segments that have happened or is happening due to the reforms.




Skipper Furnishing, kolkata based firm leverages its franchise plan for pan India expansion. The coverage gives the brand's USP and future prospects in detail. On

The cover story of our December issue talks about the common mistakes that a franchisee can avoid, be it any franchise business. A prospect\'s challenge can be grouped under two aspects: pre-selection and post-agreement. The article discusses how a franchisee can do thorough discussion with the franchisor and layout a business plan knowing the existing strengths and weaknesses of the brand.

There are couple of brands that have opened doors in franchise or have successfully established their businesses through franchise. A new retail concept--Organic Haus-has opened its doors for retail through

With education sector being one of the largest segments in the franchise market in India, IMAGES Franchise November issue is dedicated to the opportunities, trends and success stories of different brands and their set of benchmarks to sustain the franchise model. Passion for education is what is required to operate the service centre and thus, bridge the gap between the demand & supply ratio of skillful resources. 

The much anticipated Indian Retail Forum (IRF) 2012 held on October is reported exclusively to catch the insights of retail sector in detail. 

Article by Prof Piyush K Sinha argue

The Octoberr issue of IMAGES Franchise is dedicated to Quick Service Restaurant market. The F & B market is witnessing the emergence of more indigenous brands who are at the inflexion point of their businesses. Incorporating the best practices of the global brands in terms of vendor services, supply-chain infrastructure support has brought paradigm shift in the way of operation and strategy implementation of most of the home grown brands with their franchise partners.

Besides, the issue has brought into focus the new franchise players in the Spotligh section namely Chatime, Smoothie Factory,

The September issue of IMAGES Franchise is dedicated to Beauty and Wellness market. The market of this sector is mainly divided into Beauty Salon, Cosmetics, Fitness, Slimming and Spa and the article discusses in detail various leading brands in this segment and its investments & returns.

This issue also examines the successful franchise operations of Lakme through its franchisees\' and how today\'s women perceive the beauty brand and its irresistible service offerings till date. Besides, the issue has brought into focus the franchise operations of three brands namely The Four Fountain Spa, Sna

The July issue of IMAGES Franchise discusses how to restrain your cost of rented realty for better profits. It analyses what’s sustainable expense in realty and what’s not. It also throws some light on high returns, low investment destinations across India. 

Besides, the issue discusses franchise operations of Hidesign, TTK Prestige and Career Launcher, who look for more uptapped market opportunities in the country. Entrepreneurship column introduces the young, dynamic entrepreneur who faced the challenges and believed in his vision to create the brand called \'Bangs\' in the fast-food industry

The June issue of Images Franchise discusses the franchise models of different brands, their store formats, the franchisor support and income generated by the franchise outlets. 
Spotlight section introduces new franchise concepts and brands.  The section in this issue profiles GreenLands, a unique franchise concept in landscaping and cultivation of greens, and AISECT, a pioneer in ICT development in rural areas. 
Franchise Excellence section throws light on franchise models of Kaatizone, Gini and Jony and Blak. It discusses their franchise investment models, franchisor support and income.

The May issue of Images Franchise discusses franchising practices in the capital market, market regulation and franchise growth opportunities in this fast emerging market, Spotlight section introduces new franchise concepts and brands, The section profiles Charming Suits and Sarees and Mr Pronto’s Unique Shoe Clinic, an avant-garde shoe repair brand that has plans for expansion in all metros and big cities.  Charming is a very successful Delhi-based brand in women\'s ethic wear planning nationwide expansion. Discover their unique strengths in this May issue, Franchise Excellence section presen

Opportunities abound in East, Market share of leisure goods, On the Stump, Eureka Forbes offers PDW franchise, Bangs for tempting profits and more...

Small cities, big opportunities, Flowering Success, Together in 
Nurturing Kids, Tending to details, Design, quality and price drive Kids wear market, 
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On the first day of 2011, India Retail Forum (IRF) witnessed the launch of a brand new magazine from the Images Group, targeted at the franchising industry of India.

The monthly magazine, titled "Images Franchise," was launched by Kishore Biyani, the Founder & CEO of the Future Group, at the inaugural session of the IRF.

The "Images Franchise" publication has been brought out in partnership with the managing consulting firm, Inventure India, and is supported by the Franchising Association of India (FAI), the World Franchise Council (WFC), the International Franchise Association, the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation and a host of other national franchise associations across the world.  Images Franchise's Executive Editor Chandra Prabha says: "Through this magazine, The IMAGES Group and Inventure seek to fill the knowledge gap in India about the franchise business and introduce to the readers global best practices. It aims to catalyze the growth of the Indian franchise industry to bring it at par with the global standards."

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