We take into consideration the following eligibility criteria before selecting the franchisee. Kindly note that they are suggestive only, and not mandatory.
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Can be an Individual or Partnership, or a Registered company.
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Should be a local resident with wide business contacts.
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Should be financially sound and willing to invest in business.
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For Cylinders: Rs. 20-25* Lakhs (excluding land)
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For Sub Franchisee and Retails Outlets investments: Rs 3 Lakhs and Rs 1 Lakh respectively
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For Auto LPG: Rs. 1 Crore for equipment and civil and electrical works (excluding land)
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Should be able to devote full time and energy to this business
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Preferably a graduate from a reputed university
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Prior business experience is preferable
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Existing business interests as below are an added advantage:
For Cylinder Franchisee
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Association with Hotels-Restaurants-Caterers
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Presence in retailing, FMCG, industrial gases, mineral water, soft beverages etc.
For Auto LPG Franchisee
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Experience in managing petrol pumps, super markets, automobile dealership centres etc.
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Land Requirement:
For Cylinder Franchisee
As per statute, LPG Storage Godown licensed by Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization is a pre-requisite for this business. Hence, you need to have the following configuration of land (either owned or leased; owned land being preferred) for various storage capacities –
Qty of LPG Kg | Godown Size (approx) Meter | Plot Size (approx) Meters | Plot size (approx) Sq. mt | Safety Distance Meter |
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1000 | 4.46 x 3.46 | 10.92 x 13.42 | 146 | 3 |
2000 | 6.46 x 4.46 | 12.92 x 14.42 | 186 | 3 |
3000 | 7.46 x 5.46 | 15.92 x 17.92 | 285 | 4 |
4000 | 7.70 x 7.17 | 18.20 x 22.17 | 403 | 5 |
For Auto LPG Franchisee
The land requirement for the HiDrive Auto LPG station is 30 mts. x 28 mts. or 26 mts. x 36 mts. Some of the key requisites are:
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High traffic density
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Prominently located on the main road
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Free access to the station for vehicles
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Must be a freehold land owned by the Franchisee or a registered lease hold land in the name of the Franchisee