Images Franchise - January 2013

In this issue

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

Images Franchise Magazine Description:

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."