ITC's Wills Lifestyle taps Franchise India to grow exclusive store network across metros and Tier 2 cities

ITC's apparel brand Wills Lifestyle is expanding its exclusive retail footprint via a franchising partnership with Franchise India Brands, targeting both metros and Tier 2 markets. The rollout spans formal, casual and party-wear sub-brands including Wills Classic, Wills Sport and Wills Clublife.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 09:49 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC's Wills Lifestyle apparel brand partners with Franchise India to expand its exclusive store network across India via franchising, targeting metros and Tier 2 cities, spanning formal, casual and party-wear sub-brands.

Why this matters

The franchising push builds on Wills Lifestyle's recent moves to scale apparel retail via Franchise India, extending its exclusive store network beyond metros into Tier 2 cities.

Retail-brand activity is accelerating, up +309500% QoQ.