Watch IT! is committed to making the most of our customers TIME, offering products that encompass innovative design and technological advancement. Watch IT! transforms buying a watch or a pair of shades into the ultimate indulgence. Watch IT! is unique to the marketplace. No other store offers its diversity, product range or corporate culture.
THE TIME IS PERFECT TO OPEN A WATCH IT!
With its trademarked name, a consistent look and feel across stores, low startup
costs, and polished, efficient operating procedures, purchasing a Watch IT!
franchise is a sensible investment. Through increased profit margins and greater
access to leading brand-name products, the growing number of Watch IT! stores
helps to ensure that each location is consistently profitable. Franchisees who
join our team and adhere to the Watch IT! system enjoy an ever-increasing return
on their investment.
Over the next few years, Watch IT! will capitalize on the gap in the national
and international marketplaces by opening several more boutiques across Canada
and Internationally. With its established base of stores and industry
connections, franchisees that join the Watch IT! team today will benefit from
both the short-terms profitability and the long-term growth potential of their
initial investment and enjoy near-inevitable success.
WHAT WILL I GET WITH MY WATCH IT! FRANCHISE?
Our discriminating tastes apply to more than just watches. Watch IT! also is
very selective of its franchisees. We look for energetic, hands-on,
sales-oriented owners to be part of our team. You will become part of Watch
IT!'s entrepreneurial, hip corporate culture of owners and managers dedicated to
integrity, support, and success of the whole company.
Franchise Information Package
Receive a complete franchise information package with an up-to-date
disclosure document to help you make an informed decision. Attend an initial
interview in Mumbai, meet key Watch IT! managers and staff, and visit Watch
IT!'s two thriving corporate locations.
Site Location and Lease Negotiations
Watch IT! only opens stores in key street locations and destination-shopping
centres. Your location will be well researched to give you a complete
demographic breakdown. Lease negotiations are handled by our team of experienced
professionals.
Financing Assistance
You'll receive a complete professionally developed business plan to help you
receive the financing you may need to open a Watch IT! location.
Store Design and Construction
Every Watch IT! location is allowed its own sense of style and design,
within the chain's uniform look and feel. All you need to do is begin running
your turnkey operation, which means Watch IT! handles all the details of design,
construction and set up!
Access to Top Brand Names
Perks of owning a Watch IT! store include the competitive advantage that
comes along with full access to top brand-name watches & sunglasses. Your
competitors will take years to establish the reputability and buying power
needed to do the same for themselves. Each location receives customized guidance
and product selections to match their specific market and achieve maximum sales.
Initial Training
As a new franchisee, you are entitled to a comprehensive 5 day training
program in the Mumbai head office and up-to-date operating manuals to prepare
you for all aspects of the business. You will be equipped and ready for
day-to-day operations, sales and marketing, business development, and store
administration. You will be assisted with your store setup and merchandising,
grand opening and first few days of operating. You'll also be offered periodic
refresher courses to reinforce Watch IT!'s winning business practices.
Ongoing Support and Communication
Frequent meetings, announcements, and corporate support are essential to
keep you current on the industry trends and new product releases. You will be
encouraged and supported to stay on the pulse of the industry and be one of
India's retail leaders. Your input into new products and concepts will be
recognized and you will be rewarded for outstanding achievements in sales, for
quality of operations, and for setting other benchmarks of success.
Effective Marketing
Watch IT! will provide you will effective marketing strategies and materials
to help you become profitable and increase your market share. At the same time,
you will be encouraged to provide input and ideas. Co-op advertising dollars
from locations are pooled to create leading marketing campaigns. Use of
advertising funds will be fully disclosed to you semi-annually.
Concept Viability
Watch IT! ensures that its retail concept stays viable over the years
through continual market research, technical and marketing improvements,
competitive analyses, and well-defined strategies for growth. Watch IT! will
work with you to ensure your store reaches its full financial potential.