FAQ’S Frequently Asked Questions?

Below are frequently asked questions from our High Touch Stores (HTS) business friends over the years. If you have a more specific query that is not listed below, please contact us and we will endeavor to respond as quickly as we can

Newtech continually seeks highly-qualified active individuals to become High Touch Store Owner. Prior business experience, coupled with personal financial qualifications, individual motivation, and a track record of success are important factors in our evaluation process. If you are interested in pursuing single unit or area development opportunities as a High Touch Stores please click here to request more information and a development representative will contact you shortly to discuss.

Owning the Arts N Prints HTS gives you the great opportunity to own your own business, but not just any business, a proven business with a low investment, simple operations, flexible floor plans, national and local support, national and regional advertising, a two week training program, ongoing learning for our owners and their staff, store development assistance, design support; lease negotiations, construction guidance and much, much more.

The total cost of each unit varies by size and location, the investment can range from INR 2 Lakh (excluding GST) of non-borrowed personal resources to consider you for a HTS. Financing is to be secured through third-party lending sources.The minimum amount for a down payment will vary. For a better idea of the capital requirements contact our Business Development Consultant.

Arts N Prints HTS pay 12.5% every week (gross sales minus the GST tax); 8% goes toward the franchise royalties and 4.5% goes towards advertising.

How much money you make will depend on a lot of factors, including how well you:

• Satisfy your customers’ needs by providing product assortment, value, quality, service, and a clean, safe and friendly environment
• Implement all Newtech operating principles
• Recruit and develop a top-rate, customer-focused store staff that can effectively communicate with your customers
• Monitor your sales trends while managing your expenses
• In most states, the Newtech High Touch Store Disclosure Document (HTSDD) provides some historical financial performance data for existing stores.

Profitability depends on many factors including operating and occupancy costs, financing terms and most important, your ability to operate the business effectively. Our employees, salespeople, or Business Development Consultant are not permitted to furnish any oral or written information concerning actual or specific profit projections. Actual results vary from location to location and we cannot estimate the results of any particular HTS. To learn more about sales we encourage you to call Newtech HTS large number of multi-unit owners to learn first-hand why they decided to acquire additional franchises during our application process.

In addition to the initial store fee, each location is different and the initial investment varies depending on office size, build out costs, location, etc. For a better idea of the capital requirements contact our Business Development Consultant.

Let us know that you’re interested! Click here to fill out the Request Information form, and someone from our HTS team will contact you if you are a fit.

Initial qualification involves a series of background checks and interviews and generally takes 1-2 weeks. After that, identifying and securing an opportunity can take 3 to 9 weeks depending on size and scope of the opportunity.Each location is different, and the length depends on a variety of factors. However, it typically takes approximately 2-3 months from signing the HTS agreement to opening day at your Newtech’s High Touch Stores.

A Business Development Agent is a local, on-site representative of the Newtech HTS concept. Your BDC will be your primary contact in your local area and will be able to provide local support not only throughout the application process but continued support as you operate your HTS.

To find out if you are qualified to become a Business Development Consultant,  For more information contact Mr. Akshay – 8548 882 889 at artsnprintsonline@gmail.com

Absolutely! Training classes are held throughout the year. We have training centres located all around the Cities, with the main training centre located in Bengaluru, KA. You will be assigned to a training centre based on your location and language preference. All new HTS Owner participate in a 3-week training program. This program consists of 1 week of Certified Manager Training and 2 weeks of real-life management experience by way of our Apprenticeship Program in an existing location. Once completed, High Touch Store Owner receives continuing support, including on-site reviews. An annual Brand Immersion program is also offered to further enhance the HTS training. The HTS owner is responsible for all costs incurred including travel and lodging.

The company describes the type of computer system and software you must use. You must also prepare and submit detailed financial records as required by the HTS Agreement.

Your local Development office will direct you to take a two part test, focusing on English and Math, which takes approximately one hour to complete. All newcomers to the Newtech HTS system are required to complete the test.

Newtech has a unique approach to store development. Unlike most franchise systems that require franchisees to develop their stores, Newtech provides fully stocked stores.

We will provide detailed blueprints from our Store Design team as well as recommended location that other owners in the area have used. In the case of our single-store and multi-unit traditional HTS programs, Newtech obtains and bears the ongoing cost of the store, building and store equipment. Because Business Conversion Program HTS retain control of their office and building, they are responsible for some of their own land and building improvement costs during the conversion process, but they benefit from Newtech’s development team in the streamlined conversion of their store. Nevertheless, you are responsible for hiring an agent to search your location. A Non-Traditional Location is any location that is attached to, located within, or located on the property of an existing business or facility.

No. All leases are corporately held and you will receive a sublease. For more information about Newtech Real Estate contact our agent on this number 9036776778.

Newtech is an equal opportunity HTS by choice. Newtech’s is seeking individuals who are capable of operating multiple locations. Candidates who have successfully operated multiple businesses may be suited to operating several Newtech’s HTS franchises.

Newtech’s is committed to increasing the number of minority and women operators and – to the best of our knowledge – has the single largest group of minority and women operators in our industry.

The availability of HTS in specific areas will be discussed during your initial interview. Newtech cannot predict which HTS will be available when your training is complete. Flexibility to relocate for a HTS opportunity may be required.

The site selection process is separate from our HTS selection process. We make the decision to select and develop a location because we believe it will be a success. Newtech’s manages all the site evaluation, acquires the property or the building. After making the decision to develop a business plan, Newtech’s awards the HTS to the most qualified candidate. If you have a piece of property that you are interested in selling, please contact us at newtech1967@yahoo.co.in

Newtech has a two-tier quality assurance program. The first is a customer based shopper program where HTS receive customer feedback on their shopping experience. Secondly, Newtech conducts periodic standards reviews in-HTS and gives feedback to the operators regarding execution excellence. HTS must meet specific operating standards as part of their HTS agreement.

NEWTECH is continually working to develop new innovative products and to improve existing products. High Touch Stores receive a calendar of upcoming events from the Newtech marketing department, as well as order forms for POP and other digital advertising materials for specific promotions.

NO. High Touch Stores may sell only approved products in their stores.

Most franchise systems require royalty payments based on a percentage of base sales. With the Newtech High Touch Store system, we share gross profits with our franchise owners, which is sales receipts less the cost of the merchandise sold.Under this system, Newtech’s loyalty is tied to profitable sales rather than just sales. That’s why Newtech goes beyond helping you increase sales by giving you the tools and resources you can use to increase your profitability.

Newtech provides all interested candidates with a copy of the HTSDD. If you’d like to obtain a copy, please complete an application to get the process started.

No such skilled and experience required Arts N Prints provides basic training, rest will be taken care by backend team.

Because our customers have come to rely on our stores to meet their needs and their schedules, all Newtech stores operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where allowed by law.

HTS do not have territories, however Newtech has an Impact Policy that exists to regulate new store development. Stores are only approved if the sales impact on existing Newtech HTS is below established standards. Your Arts N Prints representative can explain these standards further.

No, there is always demand of customized new product by the customers, and we are capable to delivery unique, creative, customized as per customers demand. In this case you have to update or request for the same from Support Centre. You will work with them on standards and specifications regarding enquirers, products, equipment and approved items.

There is no specific licence required to become a HTS owner.
However, some HTS systems may perform tasks or duties, which in themselves require special licences or permits. These licences or permits may be obtained via the franchisor, or by direct application to the appropriate licensing body (usually local, state or federal government departments).

The period, or term, granted under a HTS agreement will vary from one HTS system to another. HTS terms may be as short as one year, or at the other end of the scale may be granted in perpetuity. Generally however, most HTS are granted for three or five year terms with an option to renew for a corresponding period. Individual franchisees who wish to exit their business generally need not wait until their HTS term is completed, and can sell the business at any point during the HTS in most cases. On the renewal of a HTS agreement, the HTS Owner is again required to provide disclosure information, and franchisees should again obtain legal advice, especially if there are changes to the HTS agreement for the renewal.

If you have a dispute, you need to identify the underlying issues behind the dispute and attempt to resolve these by mediation. Disputes may occur from a misunderstanding of an aspect of the HTS Owner relationship, which is outlined upfront in the HTS agreement. Franchisees and franchisors join together in a commercial marriage in which both become stakeholders in each other’s businesses and future commercial success. Under the Code, disputes should be settled by mediation, using a mutually agreed third party as a mediator, if no agreement can be reached by direct negotiation. In most cases this will result in a mutually acceptable compromise to solve the problem, and enable the relationship to continue.

The HTS agreement is the contract which joins you and the company in business together. HTS agreements can vary in length depending on the complexity of the business. They outline the rights and obligations of the HTS and the company under the HTS arrangement. Franchising is successful because a “business formula” is developed and tested by the franchisor before being franchised. It is important therefore that the HTS agreement allows the company to protect that “formula”, while at the same time providing for future innovation and development. For this reason, the HTS agreement may appear to be in favour of the company. It is essential to obtain qualified and experienced legal advice before signing any HTS agreement. It is also recommended that any potential HTS owner who is considering investing their life’s savings into a HTS business should also read the agreement themselves (in addition to their lawyer) to gain a better insight into the nature of their future HTS relationship.

A HTS is already a functioning business system. While entrepreneurs invest heavily in order to set up a profitable business model, a HTS can step into an already established concept, with much less risk for failure.

For example, are you aware that as many as 80% of new business start-ups fail each year? An already functioning business model will put you heads and shoulders above the novice entrepreneur who not only needs to generate profits, but also needs to develop a profitable business model. For instance, fast food businesses greatly benefit from their association with the brand name and products of the franchisor. It can take much time and be very challenging for an individual business owner to establish his business with the same brand recognition and popularity as an existing successful franchise system.