Sparkleminds Begins Recruitments For Unit Franchises For BG Cleaning Systems at Pragati Maidan, Franchise Expo on 7-8 July for Delhi NCR.

After the appointment of ProClean Services Pvt Ltd as the Master Franchise For BG Cleaning in Delhi NCR, Sparkleminds is now participating at  the Times Franchise Expo in Delhi, India on 7-8 July 2012 at Pragati Maidan to assist the Master Franchisee in recruiting unit franchises for its world class commercial cleaning services across the region.

BG Cleaning Systems is a leading international cleaning & facility services company that offers a wide gamut of services from housekeeping services to specialized cleaning services, and also provides facility services.  BG is well known for its high quality standards, and for its dynamic and innovative concepts and systems which address the market‘s cleaning needs in a unique and  systematic yet personalized manner.

We are now seeking qualified Unit Franchise Partners in Delhi NCR.We are seeking franchises in Gurgaon,Noida,Faridabad, Meerut, Ghaziabad, and all regions of Delhi Including West Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi & Central Delhi. Sparkleminds franchise team will be at the said exhibition to meet with interested and qualified business entrepreneurs who have good business acumen and the right bandwidth. The initial investment needed to avail of a BG unit franchise is around 14-15 lakh Rupees which includes an exclusive teritorry, equipments, a branded BG Van, Bike, and a 14 day initial training program at Iceland.

BG Cleaning Systems Delhi NCR launched its operations in June 2012 under the able leadership and management of Mr. Amitabh Pandey, the Master Franchisee for Delhi NCR. BG Delhi is now offering housekeeping services, special cleaning services and facility services to government institutions, commercial establishments, SMEs, hotels, schools, stores, private institutions,  malls, apartment buildings, and all other types of facilities while adhering to BG‘s strict international standards.

“ The need for professional cleaning services exists in the Delhi NCR. As an international brand we will devote ourself to addressing this basic need in the market and will hope that this will elevate the cleaning industry of India to a superior level of excellence,“ said Mr. Pandey.

Among the housekeeping services offered by BG Cleaning Systems Delhi to its diverse clientele are daily cleaning services and regular cleaning services.  To complement and augment these services, BG also caters to the special cleaning needs of both the public and private sectors. In addition to these, BG furnishes its customers with facility services which include messengerial services, office assistant services, pantry services and more.

BG  Cleaning  Systems is a systematic yet flexible organization, making it your ideal business partner anytime, anywhere.

Myth & reality of franchise business

The world over franchise business is being promoted as a safe and profitable business, with very high rate of success, compared to independent small businesses. However, the fact remains that the success rate of a franchise business depends on franchisee to franchisee. 

Among the many myths surrounding the franchise business, the first and foremost is that it’s a safe, risk-free business. Prospective franchisees should not develop any misunderstanding that franchising is a sure recipe for success. They should not get into this business merely on emotion and gut feel. Rather, should take an informed and careful decision before signing a brand. 

A prospective franchisee should carefully study the franchise model and go for the one which is easy to manage and where there is strong support from the franchisor. One must clearly understand that the success of franchise system depends on the efficacy of the franchise system and how religiously one follows it. Feedback from existing franchisees of the brand will give prospective franchisee a fair idea about the success of the franchise system. The success or failure of any franchise business depends a lot on the franchisee. If a weak or unsuitable franchisee without any interest or knowledge of a particular category of business gets into the franchise system in the absence of a relevant selection criteria or procedures, surely, it’s a weak foundation for that franchisee business. 

Many people get into franchising, holding a myth that anyone can make a success of franchise business and that they can make good money in short time by putting in lesser amount of efforts, compared to independent business. If you get into franchise business on this wrong promise and with unrealistic expectations, you are bound to tread on a risky road that may not lead you to success. 

Those desirous of getting into franchise business should be fully aware of its pitfalls. They must realise that like an independent business, they require sufficient working capital with family and social support. 

Another significant aspect of franchise business is that the prospective franchisees must have interest in their line of business and possess temperament and skill to engage with the team as well as with customers. Those having strong independent personality/outlook, may not fit into the franchise culture/system. If they want to make success of their business, they will have to learn to make adjustments. They should also have patience to build on the business. Before getting into franchise business, one must realise that his relationship with his franchisor is the key to the success of his venture. And the success of his business will depend on how well he manages this relationship. 

Business acumen is an important asset of a franchisee. And it surely adds to the chances of success in business if the franchisee has previous experience of running business. Work ethics, organisational and leadership skills and customer-focussed approach with the ability to communicate and network are the assets of a successful franchisee. 

In short, with business minded approach, constructive franchise relationship and vision for the future of his business, an entrepreneur can make his franchise business successful. 

Floriana Marble plans to increase retail footprint

Floriana, the largest marble retail chain in India, has unveiled its third international flagship store in Singapore. The brand is managed by the New Delhi-based SVIL Mines Ltd - a member of the 'Floriana Group'. In India, the company has 45 stores which are a mix of both company-owned and franchise-owned but company operated. . In the months to come, it plans to further intensify the product line and the retail network across the country.

The Floriana Group is a US$ 1 billion conglomerate and spans a wide spectrum of businesses from essential oils to personal care products to wellness centres and agri business to marble mining and retailing.

The Floriana outlet in Singapore is spread over an area of around 1000 square metres in Vertex - Ubi, an industrial district in the heart of Singapore. The store is dolled up with exquisite polished natural marble from different places like Italy, Spain, Greece, and Oman. It provides a unique consumer experience with well created replicas of living room, bedroom cladded with marble so that the customers could feel the elegance of the products while shopping.

The Singapore store is Floriana's third international store after Dubai and Sharjah. It also plans to open additional international stores to escalate its retail presence globally.

To support its plan to redefine the marble industry, the company has set up its manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh, which is world's largest integrated marble processing plant. It's a state-of-the-art Italian processing unit with a strong infrastructure and world class technology. Customers can therefore be assured of the quality, standardization and innovation of the product. The company is well cognizant of the significant role of the marble in the real estate growth and development in India.

UK's PizzaExpress to debut in India soon; hires CEO

The UK-based casual dining restaurant chain PizzaExpress has kicked off the process of starting its India operation, almost eight months after signing a 50-50 joint venture partnership with Bharti Family Office. As a first step, a chief executive officer (CEO) has been hired for the India business, and the company is learnt to be looking at a year-end launch of the chain. The first few outlets of the PizzaExpress chain are expected to open in metros like Mumbai and Delhi, reports Business Standard.

Ramit Mittal, son of Rakesh Mittal, vice-chairman and managing director of Bharti Enterprises and elder brother of Bharti Group chairman Sunil Mittal, is spearheading the PizzaExpress project from the Bharti Family Office side. Bharti Family Office is an initiative of the promoters of the Bharti group through their personal investments. The Bharti group’s business interest ranges from telecom to media to retail. 

Since Ramit Mittal, 33, is already based in Mumbai as co-founder and joint managing director of Bulldog Media and Entertainment, PizzaExpress is likely to have its India headquarters in the same city, people close to the development say. 

An official representing the joint venture confirmed that Vivek Mathur, who’s coming from the Godrej group, has been appointed CEO for PizzaExpress India. Over the next two to three months, many more senior and middle-level appointments are slated to take place. 

Mathur was executive director and president (marketing, sales and innovation) at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. Prior to that, he was managing director at Godrej Hershey Ltd and chief operating officer (marketing, sales) at Godrej Sara Lee. He has also worked with Tata Global Beverages Ltd and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. 

“The joint venture is making progress as per our plans. We continue to work on developing the brand, business and team in India. However, at this stage, we don’t have anything specific to share,” a company spokesperson was quoted as saying in the report. 

Italian furniture brand Natuzzi plans expansion in India; seeks franchisees

Italian furniture and upholstery brand Natuzzi, which entered the living rooms of the aspiring Indian families in 2010 with a flagship store in Delhi, plans another 20 shop-in-shop stores by end this year. The company, which opened its second flagship store in Mumbai recently, is looking for potential franchisees to expand presence. At present, Natuzzi has 12 points of sales in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gurgaon and Coimbatore. 

Natuzzi is a part of the 514-million euro NYSE-listed Natuzzi Group that designs, produces and sells a vast range of armchairs, sofas and furniture accessories. It exports innovative, high-quality sofas and armchairs to 123 countries in 5 continents. 

Nitin Bahl, country manager, Natuzzi India, said, “Natuzzi Store at Mumbai is a testimony of our continued commitment to this market. Ahmedabad, Pune and Goa are of strategic importance to our growth plans in the country and we are in the process of expanding our presence in these markets.” 

The company also plans to develop a network of Natuzzi and Italsofa branded stores across all key locations in Western Region including Ahmadabad and Pune in the near term. 

The store will give the customers of Mumbai a chance to experience all - from classic leather furniture and relaxed living room environment to sophisticated furniture of modern design and trendy colours.

Krispy Kreme inks pact to open 80 stores in India

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp said Wednesday that it reached a deal with Citymax Hotels Pvt Ltd for the development of 80 Krispy Kreme franchise stores over the next five years in India.

Financial terms were not disclosed. The stores will be located across the south and west regions of India, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based company said. 

Citymax Hotels is part of Dubai-based Landmark Group, one of the largest retailers in India and the Middle East. It operates food and beverage businesses, along with entertainment centers, Krispy Kreme said. 

Krispy Kreme donuts are currently sold in more than 690 stores in 21 countries. 

Last month, the company announced plans to open 35 of its stores in India over the next five years under a development deal with Bedrock Food Co. Those stores will open in various locations, including Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow, the company said. 

Focus Softnet Seeks Franchise Partners in New Delhi, Nagpur and Kolkata Thru FranchiseBazar.com.

Focus Softnet, an IT solution provider which currently has 25 offices in 15 countries is expanding its business in India via franchising.

Focus Softnet, an MNC which has provided IT solutions to 30,000 corporations worldwide is pursuing expansion opportunities for entrepreneurs who are serious about developing Focus Softnet’s brand through regional and unit franchise. Their commitment is to grow with their franchise partners by providing maximum cooperation for mutual success.

The investment for regional franchise would cost 18-20 lakhs and requires an area of 250-300 sq. ft. The unit franchise costs 3-4 lakhs and requires an area of 100-150 sq. ft.  The ideal candidate for franchise must have entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate strong business and technical skills.

Focus Softnet have hired Sparkleminds Franchisee Recruitment services for finding suitable franchisees for their business in New Delhi, Nagpur and Kolkata. Ms Nahid, National Head, media sales of FranchiseBazar.Com says “we have initiated the process first for 3 cities of New Delhi, Nagpur and Kolkata and are currently processing enquiries in these cities and evaluating the candidates for our client. We are extremely pleased to have received several qualitative prospects for Focus Softnet.”

FranchiseBazar.Com is a leading franchise portal helping companies connect with the right entrepreneurs for their businesses. It has a huge database of prospective entrepreneurs across several cities in India for every franchisor in any industry. They have proven track record in multi-brand lead management conversions and specialise in internet-generated enquires and other offline network building mechanisms through franchise expo’s, seminars and discovery days. They provide end-to-end business solutions for all franchise expansion needs for most kinds of franchised businesses.

Focus Softnet caters to the ERP market which is growing at the rate of 25.2% and is projected to reach 180-200 million by 2012. Their solution addresses the needs of small and mid-sized organizations across the world. They don’t believe in “one size fits all” approach but customize their solutions according  to their customer’s requirements.

About Focus Softnet:

Focus Softnet, a multinational company offers its clients a blend of consultancy services and IT skills, which facilitates reengineering of business processes and optimization of client’s resources. They also provide solutions in client-server technologies, database maintenance, web based technologies, e-commerce, networks etc. Quality and customer satisfaction are the pivots of their value proposition to their clients. With an established network of 25 offices spread across 15 countries, they are a company you can rely on for more than just world-class solutions.