| The franchisee outlets will come up in Nagpur, Bhavnagar, Surat, Ahmedabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Karnal, Haryana, Punjab and Kerala. At present, the company owns 196 branches in 56 cities. |
| The travel major will open the franchisee outlets under its new network programme "� Gold Circle Partnership "� where it will join hands with small- and medium-tour operators to create a network of Thomas Cook-branded travel shops in B and C grade cities. |
| The outlets will provide a complete holiday offering to customers in the respective regions. The franchisee will offer a range of products and services. IT and telecommunications will also be set up at the location. The first franchisee outlet will be inaugurated in Ulhasnagar near Mumbai this week. |
| "This initiative is an endeavour to fulfil the needs of discerning Indian travellers across the country. Through this programme, TCIL plans to strengthen its customer base, enhance its market reach and promote its services and products," said the company spokesperson. Thomas Cook's Gold Circle Partner will set up the franchisee outlet according to the TCIL specifications. The cost of setting up a franchise will cost anywhere between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 12 lakh to the franchise owner. The franchisees will operate on a five-year minimum lease or ownership pattern and will recruit staff and manage administrative and payroll costs too. |
| TCIL will provide the partner with marketing support through advertising on the product. It will also share the staff expenses (50 per cent of the basic salary) and train the staff "� products, services and sales. |
| TCIL offers a broad spectrum of leisure travel-related services such as package tours, currency exchange and travel insurance as well as hotel and flight reservations. |
| It operates around 200 offices at various locations in the country and has overseas operations at 13 locations. |
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