Course Overview

Franchising has become one of the fastest-growing and most accessible routes to business ownership, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to build a venture around a proven brand, an established business model, and ongoing operational support. From food, retail, and education to a wide range of service businesses, franchise-led enterprises are reshaping how new ventures are set up and scaled across India. This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of franchise business management, covering the different types and models of franchising, including FOFO, FOCO, COCO, and hybrid arrangements, along with the process of franchise registration, approvals, and onboarding. Learners also gain exposure to understand the legal and compliance requirements, basic marketing plans, equipping them with the knowledge needed to evaluate, launch, or manage a franchise business with confidence.  

Curriculum

20 Lectures

Key Highlights

  • To understand the concept of franchise business
  • To identify different types of franchise models such as product, service, and business format franchises
  • To compare franchise ownership models — FOFO, FOCO, COCO, and hybrid — along with their advantages and disadvantages
  • To understand the process of franchise registration, approvals, and business onboarding, along with key legal and statutory requirements
  • To understand the basic franchise marketing and growth strategies

Pre - Requirements

  • No