Helios, the multi-brand watch retailer, a part of Titan Industries Ltd. is planning to strengthen its retail presence via franchising. It is looking for potential partners pan India. Presently, Helios has 37 showrooms; of which15 are franchise stores, in cities like Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Pune and Ahmedabad etc. The company has now set eyes to foray into tier I and II cities across the country. For opening the company’s franchise outlets, the investment required by prospective franchisee will depend on the location, modules and extent of the brand involvement. The requirement of area will also depend on market size and potential.
The brand offers a wide range of latest designs across 22 international brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, FCUK, Fossil, Tag Heuer, Raymond Weil, Movado, Citizen, Seiko, Casio, Emporio Armani, Diesel, Kenneth Cole and Titan.Guess and Armani, ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 48,000.
