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Story: Prospects In Financial Services
Franchising
With the Indian economy headed
for a long-term growth story, leading
financial service providers including
banks, insurance, stock broking, money
transfer and money exchange entities
and wealth management companies are
looking at newer ways to woo the customers
through various distribution channels,
thereby offering promising franchise
opportunities. By Deepa Thomas.
He reveals his business plans in a one-to-one
with Deepa Thomas.
Special
Story: Cricket Franchising
When
the big guys decide to play, money is never a
constraint. With BCCI opening up the franchise
door for cricket, corporate hotshots and Bollywood
superstars have decided to take the plunge, name,
fame and money bags in place. In return, they
foresee huge long-term financial gains and a great
marketing vehicle for their brands. By Ananya
Datta
Happenings:
Review on India Franchise & Retail Expo 2007-08
A
complete report about the Summit and the success of
Exhibition. Also on why the Award Winners deserved to
win at IFRE 07-08.
Franchisor
speak: Subhinder Singh Prem, Managing Director,
Reebok India
In a tete-a-tete with Deepa
Thomas, he reveals how franchising
model has worked well for this sports and
lifestyle brand..
News
Focus: A New Sandwitch Treat
With
the international food concepts providing impetus
to the franchise business, Motimahal Delux, a
dominant player in the restaurant business, has
come up with an all-new sandwich experience. By
Neha Nagpal
Country
Report: Franchising In Czech Republic
Fifteen years after the “Velvet revolution,”
the political situation in the Czech Republic
is still evolving and the economic trends
are manifesting themselves. The notions
of ownership and entrepreneurship have not
yet matured in popular mind but a “light”
version of entrepreneurship seems to be
tasting success: the franchising system.
By Priyanka Kapoor
Success
Story: Revving Up For Success
The success of their twin Castrol Bike Zone franchisee
outlets at Surat has now spurred the young partners,
Vipul Desai and Bhavin Mahida, to give serious
thought to opening a third outlet of this franchise,
which provides world-class service for motorcycles
and is backed by the reputed global brand and
market leader Castrol. By Rajesh Kulkarni.
Franchising
Modus
Operandi For Aspiring Franchisees
Nagarajan
Subramaniam,
Managing Partner,
En Theos Consulting
CRM
Customer
Experience & Franchisee
Syamant
Sandhir, FutureScape
Q & A Franchising
Franchising
Problems and Solutions
Kapil
Mohan,
Alliance Director
Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj
International
Franchising
In India: A Bird’s Eye
View
DR.
AUDESH PASWAN,
Associate Professor (Marketing)
University of North Texas
Legal
Complexities
After Termination Of Franchise
Deal
SUMESH DEWAN,
Partner with Delhi-based law
firm K R Chawla & Co.
EVENT
CALENDAR: We
bring you a list of franchise expos organised around
the world. During the coming months, the fairs will
be held in countries like India, the UAE, London, Muscat,
Indonesia, Canada and Florida. If interested to post
your event here, please mail to vbehl@exchange4media.com.
Franchising
& Business Opportunities Expo
2008
March 28-30, 2008
Sydney Convention & Exhibition
Center, Sydney
Tel: 0141 204 0050
e-mail: anna@whichfranchise.com
British
& International Franchise Exhibition
2008
April 4-5, 2008
Olympia Grand Hall, Olympia
London
Tel: 0870 777 1048
website:
www.franinfo.co.uk
ESOPs
Dec. 6-7, 2007
Hyderabad, India
Contact: Lawrence Fernandes
email: lawrence@rai.net.in
Tel: 09324089915
Website: www.rai.net.in
Franchise
India Dec. 11-12, 2007
Hotel Ashok, New Delhi, India
email: expo@franchiseindia.com
Tel: 91 9310185550
Website: www.expo.franchiseindia.com
SRC
Annual Parliamentary Reception 2008 Jan. 9, 2008
John Lewis, St James Centre, Edinburgh
Contact: Sarah Brown
email: events@brc.org.uk
Tel: 020 7854 8983
The
National Franchise & Business
Opportunities Show
April 5-6, 2008
Palais Des Congress De Montreal
Montreal, Canada
Tel: 1905-4772677
Fax: 1905-4777872
China
Franchise Summit 2008
April 10–11, 2008
Kuntai Royal Hotel
Beijing, China
website: www.duxes.cn/franchising
17th
Annual International Franchise Expo
April 11-13, 2008
Walter E. Washington Convention Centre
Washington DC
Tel – 201 226 1130
website – www.ifeinfo.com
China
Franchise Expo 2008
April 19-21, 2008
China World Trade Centre
Beijing, China
Tel: 8610 51916555
website: www.chinafranchiseexpo.com
The
Franchise Finance & Development
Conference
April 28 – 30, 2008
The Rio All –Suites Hotel &
Casino
Las Vegas
Tel: 6 1800 528 3296
e-mail: info@franchisetimes.com
When
the big guys decide to play, money is never a
constraint. With BCCI opening up the franchise
door for cricket, corporate hotshots and Bollywood
superstars have decided to take the plunge, name,
fame and money bags in place. In return, they
foresee huge long-term financial gains and a great
marketing vehicle for their brands. By Ananya
Datta 
A
complete report about the Summit and the success of
Exhibition. Also on why the Award Winners deserved to
win at IFRE 07-08.
With
the international food concepts providing impetus
to the franchise business, Motimahal Delux, a
dominant player in the restaurant business, has
come up with an all-new sandwich experience. By
Neha Nagpal 
