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PROMINENT women leaders LEADING THE franchise INDUSTRY

Women entrepreneurs are putting their best foot forward with courage and uninhibited passion to change the world around them, make a difference with their ideas, find solutions that have never been sought, fight social norms, run successful ventures and generate employment for many, and give growth to new sustainable ecosystems.

Bye-Bye, Marketing Dollars?

When economies go south, so do marketing spends. But that might not make sense for you.

FAIR OPPORTUNITIES MAKE WAY FOR THE FAIRER SEX

\"Behind every successful woman is herself\" is a new-age adage which is changing the world in the 21st century. Women are leading in all aspects of life, be it education, job opportunities and now even Entrepreneurship!

10 Franchise Mantras To Look Out For In 2023

India is poised to become the third-largest consumer market, after US and China and consumer spending in India is expected to grow from US $ 1.5 trillion at present to nearly US $ 6 trillion by 2030.

Seven Factors To Consider While Choosing The Right Franchise

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, choosing the right franchise can be intimidating.

Who to Learn From When You're the Boss

Entrepreneurs can often feel isolated, because there’s nobody above them to learn from. But with a little extra effort, you can find the guidance you need to keep growing.

MBE MAILING SUCCESS TO INDIA

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) Worldwide is one of the largest third-party logistics, printing, marketing and communication services networks in the world with over 2,800 Service Centers globally in more than 53 countries. Now with the brand foraying into the Indian market with Franglobal, Deepak Bansal, Business Developer Worldwide of MBE shares about the reasons behind entering India and their future aspirations.

BLOSSOMING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Ferns N Petals was established in 1994 and flower bouquet delivery was the first and only thing that the company was into. From just single flower shop in Delhi during 1994, Ferns N Petals is now the largest florist chain with more than 320 stores (and still counting) across all the major cities and towns of India. We spoke to Akila Chandrasekhar, a successful Ferns N Petals franchisee based out of Coimbatore who is operating two successful outlets and is keen to add more stores of the brand under her umbrella IN the future.

IS FRANCHISING RIGHT FOR ME

\"Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it\" is a quote that truly inspires one to select the best occupation according to our personality as well as interest. Similarly, entrepreneurship also is different and not everyone's cup of tea. Some are born leaders while others are great at following. In the arena of franchising, being a franchisee is not without its cons. Let us have a look at what takes it to be a 'Perfect Franchisee'!

Franchise 100 INDIA'S TOP LEADERS 2022

THE LEADERS. THE DREAMERS. THE GAME CHANGERS.

TITAN EYES 2.5 TIMES GROWTH IN ITS JEWELLERY BUSINESS AFTER A STRONG QUARTER

Titan has set an ambitious long-term goal: to grow its jewellery business 2.5 times and take its market share to double digits.

RELIANCE NATURALS TO INVEST IN SALON & SPA

Reliance Retail, a unit of Indian oil to-chemicals conglomerate Reliance Industries, plans to enter the salon business and is in final stages to buy a roughly 49% stake in Naturals Salon & Spa.

15 Factors To Consider Before Buying A Franchise

Franchising is considered as a viable option for entrepreneurs who are looking to foray into the business world. Let’s delve into the details of the factors we need to contemplate to take a call prior to finalising our business brand.

The Best Retention Strategy: Careful Listening

Many franchises skimp on employee surveys, and that's costing their bottom line. Measuring worker satisfaction is a crucial tool for holding on to your best people.

The Power of ‘Quiet Confidence’

As first-generation immigrants, Kevin Lee and Kevin Chanthasiriphan were raised with a set of values that could conflict with startup culture. But they’re using that to their advantage.

Home Design Brands Mould Business Designs for Entrepreneurs

Our homes reflect our personality and our standard of living. Therefore how we design our abode is essential as it’s the place wherein we spend our lives happily and comfortably. In the last few years there has been a boom in the Indian Home design services market with brands coming up in this sector to make it more organised.

PCJ SHINES BRIGHT IN JEWELLERY INDUSTRY

Indian consumer’s strong cultural affinity towards gold has been the vital dynamic for the growth of the jewellery industry. Talking about organised and successful brands in jewellery industry, leading the pack is PC Jeweller, an eminent player in the Indian retail market. The brand has more than 80 stores spread pan-India & is further seeking partners to strengthen its retail presence.

ELECTRIFYING Growth in ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is surely in its nascent stage as yet but has a long way to go. Looking at the pollution levels in the nation, it can be easily predicted that the EV segment offers a slew of lucrative business opportunities.

FRANCHISING IN INDIA Legal Aspects to be Considered

Franchising is a popular way of conducting business as it is mutually benefiting. For the franchisor, it gives him the benefit of the franchisee’s knowledge of the local environment; provides access to local sales and marketing expertise and channels; reduces investment and regulatory compliances etc. For the franchisee, they get to develop the business in a territory under the franchisor’s established brand name in accordance with the franchisor’s operating guidelines with assured business format and expected financial returns.

SIGNIFICANCE of Training in Franchising

Training is an important aspect in franchising. Let’s discuss how some of the top brands are doing this as a ritual and routine to keep their flock together.

THE RISE OF Indian Fashion Rental industry

The Indian fashion rental brands are making luxury brands available at your doorstep and youngsters are basking in all its glory. This trend is only heading upwards and there is more to be experimented and explored in this space.

“EVOLVING TRENDS IN THE NEW NORMAL AT MALLS”

The pandemic- pervaded ecommerce boom can’t be ignored. However, the upcoming supply of mall spaces—due to increased demand--proves that physical retail remains the dominant force in India. Jatin Goel, Director, Omaxe Ltd talks about the renewed interest of shoppers, new emerging trends, and brands' aggressive expansion plans in favor of the sector’s growth momentum. Omaxe group operates 6 successful malls panIndia and is further planning to strengthen its presence.

Changing Face of SALON & FITNESS INDUSTRY!

The Indian salon & fitness industry has experienced many ups and downs in the last couple of years. However, these hardships have made this sector stronger and more resilient towards the needs of their customers.

GAIN PRESTIGE, POPULARITY & PROGRESS WITH NATURALS

Everywhere around the world, there is an Indian woman in the quest of the entrepreneurial dream. What is driving so many women to start businesses? What challenges do they face & what helps them succeed? Veena Kumaravel, Founder, Naturals Salon have answers to all as she shares her success story & offers lucrative opportunity for women entrepreneurs who want to excel in salon industry.

Raymond: The Right Choice

Vapi in Gujarat can boast of an aspirational lifestyle and here JA Syed’s The Raymond Shop matches demand and supply in style

Making ‘Green' Profits – A New Trend

Urban lifestyle choices most often revolve around all that’s healthy and sustainable. As more people choose for an eco-friendly life, there are some unique emerging business concepts that are making investors happy

SAYING IT WITH A SMILEY!

From being an added element to a conversation, emojis have now transformed into a lingua franca for the digital age. Emoji Company – with over 20,000 brand icons and designs – ranks amongst the top 150 global licensors. In this interview, Marco Huesges, CEO, Emoji Company, elaborates on achievements, emerging trends and strategies.

VEDANT'S PUSH FOR ‘EDUPRENEURS'

Ahmedabad-based Vedant International Preschool has ambitious plans to expand across Gujarat by creating a pool of ‘edupreneurs’ interested in providing quality education with fun to young children

MARCO PIERRE WHITE TO CAPTURE INDIA RESTAURANT SCENE

Dubbed the godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White is a renowned chef, restaurateur and TV personality who has led the UK restaurant scene for over 30 years. With Black and White Hospitality, he is set to roll out his restaurant concepts across the globe. Elias Madbak, Managing Director, RMAL Hospitality, holder of worldwide rights for this chain, speaks about the brand’s global expansion plans and franchise strategy for India.

LITTLE CAESARS PLANS BIG FOR INDIA

The world’s third-largest pizza chain is targeting 100 stores in 2-3 years with its value-for-money pizza and Indianised menu