Day 1: The Big Picture in Franchising – Trends, Opportunities &
Innovation
10:00 –
10:15 AM
Welcome Note
Ashita Marya
CEO & Consulting Editor, Franchise India
10:15 –
10:30 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
Mohamed Al Madani
Chairman of TAGMOA & ALMADINI Group of Companies LLC.
10:30 –
10:45 AM
Unveiling of Top 200 Magazine
10:45 –
11:40 AM
Inaugral Panel : India’s Franchise
Future:
Vision 2030
Emerging Trends Shaping India’s Business Landscape
Discussion Points:
- Rise of micro and nano franchising
- Growth of experience-driven retail formats.
- Acceleration of phygital (physical + digital) retail strategies.
- Success of localized franchise models tailored for Bharat
- Shifting consumer preferences shaping retail and franchise innovation.
Key Takeaway:
Emerging formats and business models that new entrepreneurs can explore
Mukesh Gupta
Director – Strategy Consulting, Deloitte India
Anupam Bansal
Executive Director, Liberty Shoes
Rajesh Kapase
CEO, Trackon
Lalit Agarwal
Founder & MD, V-Mart Retail Ltd
Kumar Nitesh
CEO - Ajio Business / Reliance Footprint / Trend Footwear /
Lee Cooper / Catwalk / Performax
Ashita Marya
CEO & Consulting Editor, Franchise India
11:45 AM –
12:15 PM
Session 2: Turning Taste into Business: Profitability in
the
F&B Sector
Discussion Points:
- Crafting a scalable and operationally efficient menu.
- Maximizing delivery potential through cloud kitchens and platform partnerships.
- Location! Location! Location!: Why location remains the key driver of success.
- Growing role of private equity and aggregators in scaling food ventures.
Key Takeaway:
Why profitability & P&L matter more than brand passion alone
Priykant Gautam
Director, Taste Aces Pvt Ltd. Founder: omny kitchen by chef
Vicky ratnani, plaka by chef ajay chopra , Hydrama
Radhakrishnan
CFO and Head Legal, La Pino’z Pizza
Alvin Lesmana
Business Development Supervisor, AICHA
Chaitanya Sabharwal
Founder & CEO, Biryani Queen
12:15
–
12:30 PM
Keynote Address : Own It Before You Grow It: Legal, IP
&
Patent Essentials for Scaling Businesses
Discussion Points:
- Why trademarks, copyrights & patents matter more than ever
- Structuring franchise/licensing agreements to protect brand interests
- Avoiding legal landmines while expanding
- Case studies: How IP has unlocked value for fast-scaling brands
- Legal readiness for M&A, fundraising, and multi-market operations
Seema Jhingan
Senior Partner, LexCounsel, Law Offices
12:30 - 01:00 PM
Session 3: Building New-Age Brands for Tomorrow’s Bharat
Discussion Points:
- How are startups using innovation to solve real consumer problems
- Role of technology in scaling and streamlining operations.
- Customer-centricity: How do modern brands build deep customer relationships
- Omnichannel vs. D2C – what’s working best for emerging brands
- Expanding into Tier 2 & 3 cities – what’s the playbook?
- Sustainability and purpose-driven branding – trend or necessity?
- Franchise-readiness: How should brands prepare to scale through franchising?
- Funding & growth: What do investors look for in new-age brands
- Biggest mistakes to avoid while building a consumer brand in India.
Saurabh Sharma
Head - E Commerce & B2B, Juniper
Mahendra Prabhudas Bajaj
CMD, Nandi Panchgavya Pvt Ltd
Kinimi Toina
Founder, Beauty Barn
Gaurav Bawa
MD, Iris Lab Grown
01:00 - 01:20 PM
Keynote : "Scaling with Purpose: How Brand Built
a Nationwide Presence Without Losing Its Soul"
Discussion Points:
- Each store expansion was guided by demand data, emotional insight, and strong
franchise partnerships.
- The brand stayed rooted in celebrating emotions, even as operations scaled and
diversified.
- Growth was not just in geography but in categories—from flowers to cakes,
plants, experiences, and events.
Dr Blossom Kochhar
Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies
01:20 –
02:20 PM
02:20 –
02:40
PM
"Keynote: Empowering Youth for Atmanirbhar Uttar Pradesh
Discussion Points:
- CM Yuva & Atmanirbhar UP Vision: Startups Beyond Metros
- Real success stories from smaller towns.
- Yuva Hubs offering training, incubation, and mentorship.
- Ease of Doing Business
- Access to Capital
- Franchising as a Growth Model
- Digital Enablement & Innovation
- Promoting UPI, e-commerce, and tech startups (AgriTech, EduTech, HealthTech)."
Sarveshwar Shukla
State Nodal officer , CM - YUVA mission, Uttar Pradesh
02:45 –
03:30
PM
MANAGEMENT TRACK
Session 4: Sustained Growth for Services Business: Mastering
the Art of Franchise Relations
Key Points:
- Fostering a culture of mutual respect, trust, and collaboration between the
franchisor and franchisees
- Consistency and Standardization of the products & services offered
- Responsive Problem-solving: Demonstrating a commitment to resolving conflicts
and
fostering positive relationships within the franchise system.
- Performance Monitoring and Accountability: Establishing clear performance
metrics
and benchmarks to monitor franchisee performance and track progress towards goals
- Long-term Relationship Building & Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loop:
Continuously evaluate and improve franchise relations strategies based on
feedback
from
franchisees and stakeholders
Manaswinee Ghadei
Head of Franchise, Bodycraft
Jasmeet Singh
CCO, Makemytrip
Arunabh Sinha
Founder, Uclean
Mahendra Sureka
Founder & CEO, MACJ
Jatin Sethi
VP Channel Business & Development, DTDC Express
03:30 –
04:15
PM
Session 5: Retail Reimagined: Cracking the Scalability
Code
in
Fashion, Jewelry & Lifestyle
Discussion Points:
- Regional disruptors vs national giants: Who’s scaling smarter—especially in
Tier
II &
III cities?
- The new-age store playbook: Smart design, real-time data, and customer-centric
delight
Inventory tech, loyalty programs & omnichannel strategies driving repeat business
- Exponential D2C growth & opportunity: How rapidly scaling
direct-to-consumer
brands
are creating new partnership, investment, and market-entry avenues.
-
Key Takeaway:
Why cracking location intelligence, operational agility, and customer loyalty is
key
to
building scalable retail success across India's next 100 towns
Sandip Baksi
CEO, Nuvora Retail
Krishnan Padmanabhan
Lead Operations – Mega Channel – Tanishq Corp Retail
Akash Srivastava
National Head, Business Development and Real Estate
Expansion,
Raymond Limited
Satish Puranam
VP, Franchise Strategy & Operations, Reliance Retail
Nitin Joshi
Business Consultant & Influencer
04:15 –
05:00
PM
Session 6: Malls vs High Streets – Choosing the Right
Location
Strategy
Discussion Points:
- Evaluating rental models: revenue share vs. fixed lease structures
- Analyzing footfall-to-sales conversion across retail formats
- Strategic real estate partnerships and effective lease negotiations
Key Takeaway:
Data-backed decision-making for profitable location choices
Akash Kalra
3rd Generation Owner & Managing Director,
United
Group
Shruti Khaneja
Vice President - Offline Sales, Clovia
Amar Preet Singh
Co-Founder & COO, Neeman's
Manish Sharma
Co-Founder & COO - Karigari By Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi,
Dutchman Port & The Flying Dutchman || Director - Futomic Group
L Niranjan Singh
Business Coach and FIRM Owner ActionCOACH North East
India
Day 2: Scaling Services & Retail: Winning Franchise Strategies
for
Sustainable Growth
Deep dives into high-potential sectors, scalable formats, and how franchisees are
building
success stories across India.
10:30 –
11:00 AM
Keynote by DICCI Chairman & MOU Signing
Dr. Milind Kamble
Founder Chairman of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (DICCI)
11:00
–
11:45 AM
Session 1: Brewing Success – Scaling Tea & Coffee
Franchises for Maximum Impact
Discussion Points:
- Evolving business models in the tea and coffee franchise industry – from kiosks
to
full-format cafes
- Key factors driving growth and consumer demand in the café and beverage space
- How legacy and emerging brands are building scalable, sustainable operations
- Innovations in product offerings, customer experience, and technology adoption
- Strategic expansion: selecting the right locations, formats, and partnerships
for
long-term
Key Takeaway:
Top kiosk and compact-format franchise opportunities primed for scale in 2025
Moloy Chakravorty
MD & Founder, Beyond Red Ocean Consulting | ActionCOACH
West Bengal
Rajat Agrawal
CEO, Barista Coffee
Anand Jain
Director, Nothing Before Coffee
11:45 AM
–
12:30 PM
Session 2: Big Fish, Big Scale: How Master Franchisees,
Area Developers & M&As Are Shaping the Future of Growth
Discussion Points:
- Who are master franchisees and area developers—and why they’re the real growth
engines
- Unit-based vs territory-based models: What scales faster, and smarter
- Multi-Store Operators (MSOs): Delivering consistency, operational control, and
local
market dominance.
- The rising role of tech enablers: How SaaS, data analytics, POS, and CRM platforms
are
empowering regional leaders to manage scale, inventory, and customer engagement
efficiently.
- Real-world examples of master franchise deals that unlocked rapid expansion
-
Key Takeaway:
Master franchisees are the power players fueling multi-city growth, while
strategic
alliances and acquisitions are opening new frontiers in the franchise economy
Tanmay Bhargava
Master Franchisee
Shikhar Kohli
Master Franchisee - La pino'z, Tanishq, Carat Lane
Ashish Rathi
Shatambhari Retail
Pulkit Jain
Co-Founder InsightGeeks, TrackoField
12:30
–
01:15 PM
Session 3: Rewiring Education & EdTech: Skilling,
Smart
Learning & the New-Age Academy Boom
Discussion Points:
- Rise of vocational & skill-based academies in Tier 2 & 3 markets
- Hybrid learning, AI tutors & tech-enabled classrooms
- Teacher training, regulatory shifts & building quality at scale
- What parents, students, and employers expect from education in 2025
Key Takeaway:
Explore how tech-driven education and skill-focused academies are scaling beyond
metros and reshaping India’s learning landscape
Siddharth Jain
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | Global Ed Group
Vikram Shah
Chief Business Officer, Meritto
Dr. S K Rathor
Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Sanfort
CA(Dr.) Rajeev Gupta
Founder, Golden Bells
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