Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Understanding-the-Tyre-Franchise-Dealership-Business.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Understanding-the-Tyre-Franchise-Dealership-Business.html India has been witnessing an automobile boom in recent times, thanks to a flourishing economy and rising disposable income, India’s aspiring middle class relate their dreams with the vehicle they purchase. The automotive industry in India is one of the largest in the world and one of the fastest growing globally. India's passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturing industry is the sixth largest in the world, with an annual production of more than 3.9 million units in 2011. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/7-Tips-for-Franchise-Sales-Teams.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/7-Tips-for-Franchise-Sales-Teams.html Most franchising companies in India have sales teams of 2 to 3 people, One senior person followed by one or two juniors in most cases. The common question that most franchise sales managers have is how should they groom their junior colleagues to setup effective franchise sales meetings, understand the intricacies of a franchise sale, handle all the paper work. Here are a few tips to share with your team members and to also read it yourself that will help you get the most out of your franchise sales meetings. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/GordonMax-Creators-of-the-Worlds-Finest-Diamond-Simulants-expand-their-India-Operations-in-2011.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/GordonMax-Creators-of-the-Worlds-Finest-Diamond-Simulants-expand-their-India-Operations-in-2011.html New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) GordonMax & Co. Pvt. Ltd., creators of the world's finest diamond simul jewelry ants, will be aggressively expanding their franchise and company-owned operations across India this year. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Indias-Tata-Coffee-shares-jump-on-Starbucks-deal.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Indias-Tata-Coffee-shares-jump-on-Starbucks-deal.html MUMBAI - Shares in India's Tata Coffee soared on Friday after the group announced a tie-up with Starbucks that will see the US drinks giant open its first cafes in the growing Indian market. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Marks-and-Spencer-India-Strategy-Review--Important-Lessons-for-Retailers.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Marks-and-Spencer-India-Strategy-Review--Important-Lessons-for-Retailers.html Smriti Mehrotra, vice president of a media channel, works in close proximity to the Marks & Spencer’s store in Phoenix Mills, Mumbai. Being a compulsive shopper and a brand loyalist, Smriti is exactly the kind of customer, who will eventually increase sales at M&S. However, she rarely visits the store unless she needs to buy gift hampers for special occasions. “I can never manage to get my size at the M&S store. Most of their apparels are not stylish and are ill fitting. They offer no variety and the same dress will be repeated if five different colours,” complains Mehrotra. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Dixie-Cream-Donut-Co-US-Awards-Middle-East-Franchise-Rights.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Dixie-Cream-Donut-Co-US-Awards-Middle-East-Franchise-Rights.html 05 Jan 2011 - Tulsa-based Beautiful Brands signed a deal with a company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to put Dixie Cream Donut Co. stores in Iraq, Syria, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Aussie-franchisor-Retail-Food-Group-acquires-Esquires-Coffee.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Aussie-franchisor-Retail-Food-Group-acquires-Esquires-Coffee.html An Australian food franchisor has agreed to buy the Australasian rights to the Esquires Coffee Houses chain from an Auckland family. The Gold Coast-based Retail Food Group (RFG) is spending about $11.86 million to acquire Esquires Coffee Houses from the Deeks family, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Dubais-Gallery-One-reveals-$15m-global-expansion-plans.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Dubais-Gallery-One-reveals-$15m-global-expansion-plans.html Dubai-based retailer Gallery One is seeking $15m in investment to help launch over 100 stores worldwide as part of an aggressive expansion plan outside the Middle East region, its CEO has said. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/California-Fresh-Food-Franchise-to-expand-into-Middle-East.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/California-Fresh-Food-Franchise-to-expand-into-Middle-East.html Santa Maria-based California Fresh sandwich and smoothie shop soon plans to open up to 10 stores in the Middle East Gulf Coast region, the company’s owner said this month. Chad Jordan, 34, who studied business at Westmont College, started California Fresh six years ago http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Womens-wear-brand-W-to-go-international-india--middle-east.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Franchises/4263/Womens-wear-brand-W-to-go-international-india--middle-east.html 28th Dec. 2010: Delhi-based TCNS Clothing Company that owns women’s wear brand ‘W’ today said it is exploring opportunities to introduce the label in international markets, besides expanding domestic retail operations.