“Franchising has also been our forte, having said that we ventured into the franchise mode after 10 years of successful running of our own centres so that we could give our business partners a completely foolproof system of working and achieving 100% results from the inception itself.”
International School of Design was set up under the aegis of panel consisting of prominent educationist and industry leaders. It has emerged as one of the premier institute in the country for Design, Management & technology, developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business in the emerging global scenario. The Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a national network of several professionally managed centres Pan India
Ques. What INSD is famous for?
India’s 1st & only institute offering World Class Courses in Design & Technology and for the first time in India ever the 1 yr & 2 yr Diploma courses are recognized by UGC. Also, offering Bachelors, Masters, & MBA Degree courses in fashion, Interior Design, Textile Design & Jewellery Design. For Details Visit www.insd.edu.in.Offered In Technical Collaboration with UGC approved University: Programs –Certificate – 6 mnths, Diploma – 1yr & 2 yr, Bachelors, Masters, MBA programs in Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Jewellery, Textile Design, and Costume Design. (All our courses are UGC approved)
Ques. What strategies you employ to maintain the standards of your Institute?
Under the flagship of prominent educationists and Board Members like
L.V. SAPTHARISHI (Retired IAS Officer.) Executive Director – National Institute of Fashion Technology at Noida.Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Executive Director & Director General – NIFT,
K.RAJENDRA NAIR (Retired IAS Officer.) IAS of 1967 batch, is Bachelor of Veterinary Science,
from Kerala University and Masters Degree in Management with Specialization in Financial Planning & Control from Leeds University, U.K.
DR.B.V.SOMASEKHAR is a distinguished academician with more than 25 year of experience as faculty, academic administrator. He traveled extensively throughout the world for establishing international academic collaborations, Institutional development and accreditation systems
INSD always follows the latest trends and highest degree of standards in education systems. INSD is not just an institute, it is an institution that is driven by a single-minded ambition to offer qualitative instruction and training in the field of Fashion & Apparel, Interior, and other Design courses by constantly endeavoring to collate, integrate and impart skills that are in tune with industry expectations.
Ques. What are the future expansion strategies?
India’s education sector has been growing consistently, despite the recent ups and downs in the world’s economy. INSD™ has been outperforming in the sector by at least 100 percent. We were recently awarded the prestigious “India’s most diversified design Institute” Currently with 20 Centres Pan India we plan to have 100 Centres in the next 5 years.
Ques. What motivated you to go for franchise route for your business expansion?
At INSD we work with aggression to succeed and success to us means growth combined with profits. Franchising has also been our forte, having said that we ventured into the franchise mode after 10 years of successful running of our own centres so that we could give our business partners a completely foolproof system of working and achieving 100% results from the inception itself. We’ve designed a system that involves minimal risks and 100 percent transparency. When you meet our existing Franchisees, you’ll see that they’re simple, honest people, just like you and us!
Ques. How many centers of INSD are currently in operation, and how many of them are running through franchise?
INSD currently has 20 centres Pan India out of which two centers belongs to the company.
Ques. What are the basic requirements to become a franchise partner of INSD?
Anyone who meets all requirements and has the zeal to succeed in life can be a proud owner of his/her very own low-headache, low-investment and high-returns INSD™ Centre. Once we meet the prospect we can analyse and see if we’re a right fit, together. There are no guarantees in life, but there is one guarantee we can give you, you’re going to love being INSD™ Centre owner!
The prospective franchisee needs to ask him/her these 3 simple questions
Do I want to be a part of the fastest growing Industry in India?
Do I have 5 to 6 hours a day to spare?
Can I invest Rs. 2.50 Lacs as an initial Franchise Fee and about Rs. 3-4 Lacs as the setup costs?
If yes, the rest is easy! Surprised? Don’t be!
Ques. What support and training you offer to your franchisees?
We’re known in franchising as the honest and supportive franchisors, yet we are also one of the most innovative. As INSD franchisee the person enjoys –
Complete Start up support, Faculty Training, Counselor training, Marketing Guidance, and Day to day operational support, Management information system, Teaching methodology, Academic development support, R&D and up gradation.
Ques. How the INSD’s franchise model could benefit aspiring entrepreneurs?
The prospective franchisee will become a part of the fastest growing industry and will share our success story of been a family member of India’s 1st & only institute Offering World Class Courses in Design & Technology and for the first time in India even the 1 yr & 2 yr Diploma courses are Recognized by UGC and making huge profits in return.
Ques. What opportunities and challenges are laying ahead in this sector, considering the franchise sector, which is getting bigger with time?
Everyone who has the intention of surviving long term needs to pull up their socks in supporting their franchisees in all respects, gone are the days when you could take people for a ride, the ultimate winners would be the ones who work honestly, smartly and hand in hand with their franchisees.
Ques. The future plans for next five years?
Our target is 100 centers.