Franchising as a business model has witnessed high success rate globally. A new franchise opens every 8 minutes of each business day.
Statistics reveal that more than 80% of new start ups close down within 5 years, whereas 80% of franchisees are still successful after 5 years.
Franchising has been an extremely successful business model in the IT Training Industry. karROX is one of the leading providers of Information Technology (IT) education & training in the country for nearly two decades now.
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Karrox IT Franchise Manual
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KarROX Franchise Opportunity
Table of Contents:
Franchisee Concept & support
Financial Data, terms of franchise, site specifications &
franchisee profile
Schedule of events
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FRANCHISE CONCEPT
karROX offers a complete business format franchise in IT Training services. The
unique franchise concept provides individuals with complete know how to build
and operate a successful ONE STOP IT TRAINING MALL. karROX offers its
franchisees:-
• karROX brand goodwill
• Proven, well researched curriculum in IT viz; Software, Networking and IT
Security.
• Content for Career and Modular programs
• A unique Business program-Business Basic Workshop
• Training on the technology and the business process
• Continuing research and development
FRANCHISE SUPPORT
The karROX franchise support includes:-
Business Basic Workshop (BBW)
A 3 day orientation program will be held for training the franchisee and their key
personnel. The BBW aims at helping the franchisee understand the Training
business and transferring the knowledge ware gathered by the Franchisor
Train The Trainer (T3) & Sales / Marketing training
T3 will be imparted to faculties on an ongoing basis along with specially
developed training modules for sales / marketing professionals on admission
prospecting. T3 is imparted on a need basis at HO / RO throughout the year.
Manuals
Franchisee will be provided with ambience manual- which will help to construct
the karROX – 1 Stop IT Training Mall as per the standardized design template
and the standard operating procedures manual for conduct of the KATC.
Specification of training equipment
karROX will provide the required specifications for training equipments (Software
& Hardware) as per the model of the KATC. (Cost of which is to be borne by the
franchisee) average cost of training equipment is INR 700,000/- to 10, 00,000/- +
applicable taxes, depending on the location / size of the centre.
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Supply of Karrox Start-up Kit
Franchisor will provide the KATC with the basic startup material which includes
KATC display sheet (Flex material), one set of course ware, basic stationary &
Some marketing material. KATC will also receive all the marketing & technical
presentation, video films and artworks for all MARCOM activities on time to time
basis.
Courseware
The courseware will be provided in the printed format at the actual printing cost.
karROX strives to provide the best teaching / reference material to their
customers and hence does not retain any margins for profits to make it
economically more profitable for franchisees.
On going support
The benefits of on going research and development will be transferred to the
franchisee to keep abreast of the curriculum / technology development
Marketing support
The franchisor will provide requisite marketing support to propagate the various
programs at KATC through regional / national platforms. Sales & Marketing tools
(brochures, leaflets, posters, audio visual aids) as and when developed will be
sent as per policy.
FINANCIAL DATA
To start a karROX franchise, an estimated sum of INR 20, 00,000/- to
INR 30, 00,000/- will be required. This sum will cover expenses for:
• Franchisee fees
• Interiors as per standardized design
• Furniture and fittings
• Training Equipments (Software & Hardware)
• Working capital
However, this sum does include pre operating expenses such as rental and staff
costs for @60 days.
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TERMS OF FRANCHISE
• The initial agreement is for a tenure of three (3) years
• Option to renew for another term of two (2) years, under mutual
agreement
• The franchisee fee varies between INR 3, 00,000 to INR 6, 00,000 for the
term of initial agreement of three (3) years as per KATC Model.
• Royalty is charged @ 20% and is based on the gross fee collection
• Franchisee will be rewarded under Performance Bonus plan on yearly
basis based on target vs. achievement.
• Franchisee will be rewarded with free renewal of KATC agreement for
next two (2) years on successful 100% achievement of targets for three
consecutive years (3 years from centre launch / KATC agreement term).
SITE SPECIFICATIONS
To conduct a KATC you will require
• A minimum of 1500 sq. feet carpet area with outdoor of about similar or
more area
• Good frontage
• Reasonable rentals
• Lease arrangement for a tenure of 3 yrs of agreement
• To be situated in a commercial/educational area.
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FRANCHISEE PROFILE
We are looking for committed partners who will help us carry forward our
ambition of making young IT professionals. You must have
• A Graduation Degree
• keen interest in education services
• Passion for technology
• Reasonable financial resources
If you possess the above you too can be part of this rewarding experience by
becoming a karROX franchisee. We bet you’ll have as much fun earning, as
students will have learning!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Submission of Application form
Tele-conference with franchise manager
Personal meeting and discussions
Identify suitable sites
Obtain approval for site
Sign MOU and remit franchisee fees
Release of Interiors manual for design of KATC
Prepare the Interiors at approved location as per manual
Recruitment of staff
Attend Business Basic Workshop (BBW)
Release of standard operating procedures manuals
Training for Technical / Sales / Marketing staff
Commencement of operations
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