Dhawal Shah Articles

Why should entrepreneurs choose Franchising vis a vis starting their own business? - Click To Read Article
Starting up a new venture can be a risky affair. You can painstakingly explore and research your market, time the set up to perfection, open your business where demand is high, outdo the competition, offer the best range of products and services available, advertise in the right places and still your business can fail. In fact global Small Business Statistics indicate that one half of new businesses close within the first 3 years of trading. When describing exactly what a franchise is, the important thought is “the right to do business in a prescribed manner.”

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISEE? - Click To Read Article
The success of operations of the franchisor lies more in selection of a suitable franchisee apart from a tried tested and proven system, feasible business plan, sufficient profit centres, and motivated employees. We shall discuss the traits that make a franchisee successful. The characteristics that make an individual, a successful franchisee are that they are prepared to follow the franchisor's tried and tested system, are self motivated, prepared to work full time in the business, capable of managing people and ofcourse a good leader.

Vision Spring works on the vision to solve presbyopia - Click To Read Article
VisionSpring is solving the problem of presbyopia and helping more and more people find employment opportunities at the grass root level

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The potential of International Franchising in India - Click To Read Article
The Indian economy grew by 6-7% in the 2005, thanks to continued reforms The middle class has never had it so good, with plenty of options and credit available in abundance at a competitive rate. There has been a change in mindset; a flamboyant generation is gradually replacing the debt-cautious.

The Benefits of a franchised business vis-a-vis a Standalone - Click To Read Article
Starting up a new venture can be a risky affair. You can painstakingly explore and research your market, time the set up to perfection, open your business where demand is high, outdo the competition, offer the best range of products and services available, advertise in the right places and still your business can fail. In fact global Small Business Statistics indicate that one half of new businesses close within the first 3 years of trading. When describing exactly what a franchise is, the important thought is “the right to do business in a prescribed manner.”

Tata's Trent, UK's Arcadia may set up 15 apparel stores in India - Click To Read Article
Trent, the retail arm of the Tatas, plans to open around 15 stores of Topshop and Topman brands in the country in the next three years, in a franchise agreement with Britain's Arcadia group, said an informed source.

Starbucks evaluating the Indian organised coffee retailing market - Click To Read Article
Starbucks could be in talks with six potential partners and is considering a joint venture with Indian firms from the retail and lifestyle sectors. The news comes after the announcement at the start of the year that Costa Coffee intended to build a portfolio of 300 sites in India using a local franchise partner.

Spanish Retailer, Zara Decides to Form a Joint Venture with the TATAs, rather than franchise - Click To Read Article
Inditex, the Spanish retailer behind Zara, expects to open its first stores in New Delhi, Mumbai and other Indian cities next year. Inditex, the Spanish retailer behind Zara, is to set up shop in India in partnership with Tata, the conglomerate, as it presses on with an aggressive expansion plan despite the global downturn. Europe's largest clothing chain is betting that its "fast fashion" model can be transposed to the subcontinent. The group, which already has outlets in 73 countries, from Russia to Guatemala, prides itself on being able to design, manufacture and deliver new lines in just two weeks, compared to an industry average of nine months.

Shri Lakhsmi Cotsyn, Eco-Friendly, Organic Textile Franchise in process to open 500 franchise stores across India - Click To Read Article
Delivering the lecture at ``The India Investment Show-2009``, hosted by myiris.com, Rakesh Kumar Srivastava, company secretary & financial controller, Shri Lakhsmi Cotsyn (SLCL) said that it is in process of opening 500 franchise stores across India through its pan India distributor`s channel. SLCL has introduced India`s first eco-friendly organic textile brand `Weaves` for health conscious families.

Snap Fitness Ranked No. 16 in the Inc.500 - Click To Read Article
Snap Fitness Ranked No. 16 in the Inc.500

OfficeDepot marks its foray into the Indian Business Product Market - Click To Read Article
US Based leading supplier of office stationary and services, OfficeDepot and India based Reliance Retail have entered into a joint venture to provide the OfficeDepot’s products and services to the customers in India.

NAKS - Spreading Knowledge - Click To Read Article
The NAKS have started their new chain of preschools in the country and decided to take in all around the country by this month end. The first preschool named ‘I Play I Learn’ was started this April and has gained popularity in no time.

Melissa Payner-Gregor on the board of directors of Destination Maternity - Click To Read Article
Destination Maternity Corporation, the US based retailer of designer maternity wear, has elected Ms. Mellisa Payner-Gregor, the CEO of Bluely, to its Board of Directors.

Leading Italian coffee brand Caffe Pascucci has entered India by setting up its first outlet here to retail imported blended coffee. The euro 600-million (Rs.4,060-crore) Pascucci has roped in the city-based Madhura Beverages India as its master franchisee for setting up a chain of outlets across the country. - Click To Read Article
Leading Italian coffee brand Caffe Pascucci has entered India by setting up its first outlet here to retail imported blended coffee. The euro 600-million (Rs.4,060-crore) Pascucci has roped in the city-based Madhura Beverages India as its master franchisee for setting up a chain of outlets across the country.

Karrox Franchise Expanding Across India - Click To Read Article
After expanding its presence into West Bengal recently, IT education and training company Karrox Technologies is planning its foray into the southern Indian market. The company is looking to start operations out of Bangalore, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu sometime this year, according to Karrox CEO Jeetendra Nair.

KFC to be everywhere in India - Click To Read Article
Kentucky Fried Chicken, a wholly owned subsidiary of US based Yum! Restaurants is on the verge of opening its 50th store in India and has grand plans to come up with 50 more by the end of the year 2010.

India tells foreign luxury brands to wait a decade - Click To Read Article
With local partners pulling out as franchisees of international luxury brands, and a non-luxe label being the only one to arrive in India this year, we find out if the biggest names in luxury failed at mapping the Indian buyer's mind What does the manner in which Indians shop in 2009 have to do with Brahmanism, a system dating back thousands of years? Everything, someone would argue. Indians are a peculiar breed, victims of centuries-old socio-economic oppression. Where each of us is pinned on the social matrix is revealed by our last name or even a stray twist in accent. Money, or the display of it can rarely manage to unsettle the hierarchy. At least, not in a hurry.

IACM Launches its New Education Courses Prospectus at Annual Business Partners Meet - 2009 - Click To Read Article
ACM Launches its New Prospectus at Annual Business Partners Meet - 2009 A leading computer hardware, networking and security training institute IACM, established in 1997, have launched its new Prospectus 2009 during Annual Business Partners Meet-2009 in Delhi. This Annual Business Partners Meet -2009 was a facilitation ceremony for the centers who have performed exceptionally well in the FY08-09. IACM conducts this Annual Meet every year.

Gymboree Play & Music Franchise launches in India - Click To Read Article
Gymboree Play & Music, the Global Leader in Early Childhood Development Programs, launched its Franchising Operations in India from Hyderabad today. Gymboree opened its first Indian Play & Music Centre earlier this year at Jubilee Hills Hyderabad. Gymboree successfully tested their service with over 300 families for 6 months and have received positive feedback from the customers. Gymboree focuses on developmental enrichment programs with parents attending classes together with their children.

Future of Franchising in India - Click To Read Article
Franchising is an entrepreneurial alliance. Much like a commercial business partnership wherein the franchisor provides the brand name, manufacturing / service delivery process and access to the system and the franchisee provides the capital and forms the front end of the delivery system. Franchising is based on sound principles of excellent and consistent quality that is associated with a brand name.

Franchise Dictionary / Glossary - Click To Read Article
Whether you are an experienced franchise professional or you are just a fresher in franchising? This glossary is aimed at demystifying any jargon that you may come across while visiting an exhibition, taking an industry convention or reading a magazine, Here you will find explanations for the most important franchising terms. What’s the difference between a franchisor and a franchisee? Many terms are commonly used in association with the concept of buying and owning a franchise. If you are interested in purchasing a franchise, you need to be familiar with these terms. Are you considering franchising your business, this glossary is the most comprehensive franchising dictionary available.

FRANCHISING IN INDIA: A Critical Perspective - Click To Read Article
Franchising in India is not regulated and unlike popular statistics, only 25 to 30% franchisees are successful. Based on my experience in understanding franchising in several large markets, India is atleast 30 + years behind any developed market when it comes to the market size, growth potential and the level of expertise in the franchising business. In my past five years in the Franchising Fraternity, I have come across more failures than successes, both from franchisors and franchisees.

FRANCHISING IN INDIA: OUTLOOK FOR 2009 - Click To Read Article
Downsized by the financial meltdown, Rohit Vaidya suddenly was forced to find a new job. Rohit, formerly vice president at a private equity firm for five years, lost his job in November 2008 after the financial slowdown led to liquidation of the company. Rohit whose family comprised of his spouse and three boys and his parents, needed a steady source of income to stay afloat.

Food franchising come of age in India: FICCI - Click To Read Article
Food franchising has come of age in India. Northern India boast of having 70% brands of 408 brand franchisors, Western India with 386 brands, Southern India with 250 brands and the Eastern India with 58 brands. Over 30% of new food outlets which are coming up in almost all the cities across the country are through franchise system, 17% share of food and beverages in the organized sector is operated by franchisors in the country. There are 1200 franchisors at present, out of which 150 are exclusively dealing in food and beverage retail 75% of which are of Indian origin and rest are international.

Franchising in Indonesia - Click To Read Article
Key statistics about the Franchising Market Scenario in Indonesia

Delhi Based, Home Furnishing Franchise, Maishaa aims to expand retail presence with 25 franchise stores - Click To Read Article
Maishaa, the luxury home textile brand from the internationally acclaimed and multiple award winning house of Pasaya, Thailand, made its debut in India, two years ago. Maishaa is gearing up to expand its retail presence with plans to have a total of 25 exclusive stores by March 2010 and doubling points of sales in multi-brand outlets.

Did you know: NIIT Franchise was present in Malaysia in 1997? - Click To Read Article
NIIT Kuala Lumpur Franchise was established in 1997 as one the first NIIT franchise in Malaysia, originally located at Menara TA opposite KLCC Petronas Twin Towers. NIIT KL has successfully produced hundreds of students to cater for the Information Technology industry.

Comparing Franchising and Network Marketing - Click To Read Article
Although, Franchising and Network Marketing hail from the same family, they are quite different, here are a few differences.

Coco Cola On A Bright Way - Click To Read Article
Coca Cola the world’s largest selling soft drink company in the world has taken a bright step forward in the Indian market with the completion of their Rain water harvesting project in Kolkata along with the SOS Children’s Villages of India. The project was made at the SOS Children’s Villages at Bidhan Nagar in Kolkata and is dedicated to the children of the village and the local community.

Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) plans to open overseas franchise crafts outlet in China - Click To Read Article
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) explores the possibility of opening a franchise showroom in the Chinese capital, Beijing, said the CCIC Managing Director Mr. MA Ibrahimi. Indian art objects, especially the Thangka paintings, and hand-made gift items are among the favorites of Chinese people, he added.

CADD - Get Knowledge On Your Side - Click To Read Article
CADD is all set to sign up a deal with Syscoms Information Technology.

Before you start Franchising - Click To Read Article
Developing a franchise module requires a great investment of time and money in brand building, training, advertising, expert guidance etc. So if you have decided to get venture into franchising here are some guidelines.

Best Western India Franchise to add 10 more hotels by 2009 end - Click To Read Article
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Best Western India has plans to foray into metro cities. Best Western has plans to add 10 more hotels to its Indian portfolio, which will add around 800 rooms to the existing inventory by 2009 end. At present, the company has 22 hotels under management and franchise agreements. However, 18 hotels in different locations including Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Ooty, Mysore, Jalandhar and Ludhiana are in the final stages of negotiation with developers. Besides, Best Western India plans to open a hotel management institute attached to its Bhubaneswar hotel, in the next two years.

Books, Licensing and Franchising - Click To Read Article
Recently, while visiting a book store, I came across the Self Help Section, there were books with almost every possible book, How to win friends and influence people, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur, Guide to Investing, Unleash the Power Within and even one on how to author a book, Guerilla Marketing for Freshers and many many more similar titles. Since, there was an entire section dedicated for Self Help Books, It does seem that this is one of the popular categories. Several of these books are New York Times Bestsellers and so on.

Australian Pizza Chain, Pizza Capers Franchise plans to go global, foray into India and Singapore - Click To Read Article
According to QBR, Brisbane-based gourmet food chain, Pizza Capers Franchise has plans to launch 80 stores by end 2009. Franchise founders Scott Geiszler and Anthony Russo launched the chain in Brisbane in 2000. There are plans to expand in India and Singapore besides the nine stores which will be launched over the next 12 weeks and the first store in Adelaide.

Aromas Franchise Opens First Outlet at Hiranandani Powai, Mumbai - Click To Read Article
Australia-based coffee chain, Aromas has launched first café lounge at Hiranandani Powai in Mumbai. Aromas has tied up with Ideal Hospitality Pvt Ltd (IHPL). With a seating capacity of 90 people and a live kitchen, Aromas is spread across 2000 sq ft and offers ground coffee and teas from around the world. Besides, wine, pre cooked food and wine are also served.

Audi Franchise to further expand in India; eyes 30% of luxury car market, through franchising - Click To Read Article
Buoyed by overwhelming response, German luxury car maker Audi would increase its car dealership franchise network in the country and aims to grab 30 per cent share of the luxury car market by 2011, a company official said.

AILEEN CROWE NANDI, INTERVIEW, PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL OFFICER (PCO) FOR SOUTH INDIA MS. AILEEN CROWE NANDI - Click To Read Article
We present an exclusive interview of Ms. Aileen Nandi, Principal Commercial Officer of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in south India. The U.S. Commercial Service, an export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce, assists U.S. franchisors to export their franchise concepts to India. The USCS in India is present in 7 cities in India.


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