There are three Manchester United Cafés and bars presently, operational in India — in Mulund and the Palladium Mall in Mumbai, and in Gurgoan. Following the rousing reception to the brand, the franchise plans to open 10 more cafes across the country, in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa, Pune and Chandigarh.
“We’re also looking to branch out in the western suburbs, and are targetting Andheri Link Road and Juhu. There are also plans for a slightly smaller outlet in South Mumbai for the townies and corporate crowd,” informs Gaurav Goenka, director, Mirah Group.
After a mega promotional plan woven around the FIFA World Cup last month, Goenka is now looking to cash in on the annual English Premier League. “The crowd-pulling schemes will depend on the importance of the matches being played that day. Once all 10 outlets are operational, we will also think of flying down some of the ace footballers as guests,” says Goenka.
Expansion plans are in place for the thali joint Rajdhani as well, now that Mirah Group has acquired a 100 per cent stake in the venture. The flagship brand should open in all the major cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Bhopal, Nasik and Allahabad. “We are also looking at new outlets in Vashi, Thane, Bandra and Juhu that should flag off in the next four-six months. And after Oman and Dubai, we are exploring Singapore, Hong Kong and London as future venues.
We are getting enquires from the US,” he says. Geonka does not intend to incorporate any major changes in the menu but says it will be more elaborate, the ambience will be more elegant and service standards will be upped. “We are also thinking of having regular festivals like a Sindhi or a Maharashtrian food fest, when we will deviate from our regular Gujarati-Rajasthani cuisines,” points out Geonka.
His Bandra-based Italian restaurant, Café Mangii, is also branching out in Powai and Andheri, and after Goa, will be travelling to Pune, Bangalore and Delhi. These cities are also on the radar for Falafels that is currently operating only out of Mumbai.
New food court?
The food court brand Palette, which has just opened in Shird, Vapi and Pune, could be entering the city next. “We are also looking at Mumbai but the concept of serving different cuisines under one roof works best in tier-two cities,” explains Goenka.
Novelle, that caters to select clients like Infosys in Mysore, the Aditya Birla Hospital and the Malabar Hill Club in Mumbai, is also growing. “We could start serving hygienic, high on nutrition meals to Infosys in Banglaore next. And Billabong High School, whose Thane branch we cater to presently, could use our services for its other branches too,” says Goenka, adding that talks are on with other international brands but it’s too early to divulge details.
Tags:Manchester United Cafe Franchise, Man U Franchise, Gaurav Goenka, Mirah Group,Rajdhani Franchise, Cafe Mangii, Palette, Novelle, Rajdhani Thali Franchise, Thali Franchise.
Source:Roshmila Bhattacharya, Hindustan Times,Mumbai, August 09, 2010
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Vithal Kamats Offer 100% Veg Franchise Outlets Across India in 3 Models.
He started his career as a dishwasher boy, earning a livelihood but supporting a family, late Shri Venkatesh Kamat had his start in humble beginnings. Through sheer hard work and keen business acumen, he started his first restaurant at byculla.
Not content with its doing well, his ambitions was supported by his wife, Smt. Indira V. Kamat, who pawned her jewellery including her mangal sutra to set up the flagship Satkar in 1938 . From there the group only went from strength to strength adding many restaurants under his fold such as Suruchi, Sanman etc…
Later he was joined by his sons, and the group opened their first ‘Thali’ restaurant - ‘Samrat’ in 1973 followed by ‘Status’ respectively. The growth of the group exploded after the efforts of our current Chairman Shri Vithal V. Kamat. Under his guidance 'Kamats' become a household name especially in Maharashtra & Gujarat with a 'Kamats' restaurant at almost every major junction of South Mumbai.
Born with keen business sense, Shri Vithal V. Kamat had the opportunity to tone his skills while working with his grand father Shri R.P. Kamat in Bangalore. With his hard work and determination, Mr. Vithal V. Kamat grew more larger than the general name 'Kamats' to become a brand in himself.
In 1997 Shri Vithal V. Kamat split from the family, as written in his famous autobiography - ‘Idli Orchid ani Me’ (Marathi best seller), and made his own path.
As guest came to except high level of quality, hygiene & service from Shri Vithal V. Kamat, it became more necessary for him to branch out on his own name. Therefore, to better identify with his fan following and to differentiate 'Vithal Kamats - Restaurants' from other general ‘Kamats’, in 2005 the group reinstated itself as 'Vithal Kamat – Original Family Restaurant' to be better identified for the quality and product that he stood for. He followed his zeal for restaurants under the flagship company - KRPL (Kamats Restaurants Private Limited), which is ambitiously growing from strength to strength on highways across India. KRPL owns and also franchises its restaurants across India and are offering franchisees in 3 formats now:
Highway Model
This model caters and serves the clientele that are traveling. Basic motive is to provide the Common Man with an option where he/ she can break the journey without any apprehension. The best example of Highway Model is Vithal Kamats at Panvel on Mumbai Goa Highway. Basic requirement from Franchise is: Highway Touching- Prominent Location Area Required: 3000 to 4000 sq ft (Seating 100- 150 People).
City Model
This Model is in the form of a Fine Dining restaurant that is present at the high traffic moving streets of a city and that serves the local crowd. The best example of City Model is Vithal Kamats at Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. Basic requirement from Franchise is: Road Facing- Prominent Location Area Required: 2500- 3000 sq ft (Seating 80- 100 People).
Kiosk Model
This Model is basically designed for Malls and places with minimal space acquirement. Serving in majority fast food and ready to eat items.The best example of Kiosk Model is Vithal Kamats at Hotel VITS- Andheri (Mumba). Basic requirement from Franchise is: Location in a high footfall area. Like in Malls, Commercial complexes, Institutions, Bus Stops, Railway Stations etc... Seating as per area available (may or may not be there).
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Not content with its doing well, his ambitions was supported by his wife, Smt. Indira V. Kamat, who pawned her jewellery including her mangal sutra to set up the flagship Satkar in 1938 . From there the group only went from strength to strength adding many restaurants under his fold such as Suruchi, Sanman etc…
Later he was joined by his sons, and the group opened their first ‘Thali’ restaurant - ‘Samrat’ in 1973 followed by ‘Status’ respectively. The growth of the group exploded after the efforts of our current Chairman Shri Vithal V. Kamat. Under his guidance 'Kamats' become a household name especially in Maharashtra & Gujarat with a 'Kamats' restaurant at almost every major junction of South Mumbai.
Born with keen business sense, Shri Vithal V. Kamat had the opportunity to tone his skills while working with his grand father Shri R.P. Kamat in Bangalore. With his hard work and determination, Mr. Vithal V. Kamat grew more larger than the general name 'Kamats' to become a brand in himself.
In 1997 Shri Vithal V. Kamat split from the family, as written in his famous autobiography - ‘Idli Orchid ani Me’ (Marathi best seller), and made his own path.
As guest came to except high level of quality, hygiene & service from Shri Vithal V. Kamat, it became more necessary for him to branch out on his own name. Therefore, to better identify with his fan following and to differentiate 'Vithal Kamats - Restaurants' from other general ‘Kamats’, in 2005 the group reinstated itself as 'Vithal Kamat – Original Family Restaurant' to be better identified for the quality and product that he stood for. He followed his zeal for restaurants under the flagship company - KRPL (Kamats Restaurants Private Limited), which is ambitiously growing from strength to strength on highways across India. KRPL owns and also franchises its restaurants across India and are offering franchisees in 3 formats now:
Highway Model
This model caters and serves the clientele that are traveling. Basic motive is to provide the Common Man with an option where he/ she can break the journey without any apprehension. The best example of Highway Model is Vithal Kamats at Panvel on Mumbai Goa Highway. Basic requirement from Franchise is: Highway Touching- Prominent Location Area Required: 3000 to 4000 sq ft (Seating 100- 150 People).
City Model
This Model is in the form of a Fine Dining restaurant that is present at the high traffic moving streets of a city and that serves the local crowd. The best example of City Model is Vithal Kamats at Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. Basic requirement from Franchise is: Road Facing- Prominent Location Area Required: 2500- 3000 sq ft (Seating 80- 100 People).
Kiosk Model
This Model is basically designed for Malls and places with minimal space acquirement. Serving in majority fast food and ready to eat items.The best example of Kiosk Model is Vithal Kamats at Hotel VITS- Andheri (Mumba). Basic requirement from Franchise is: Location in a high footfall area. Like in Malls, Commercial complexes, Institutions, Bus Stops, Railway Stations etc... Seating as per area available (may or may not be there).
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This Blog has been posted by Sparkleminds, A Franchise Consulting Company Based At Bangalore, India, Offering Complete Franchise Solutions Nationally and Internationally for more than a decade now.Visit www.sparkleminds.com for more details.
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