ITC Wills Lifestyle's franchise-led expansion plan across India resurfaces from 2014

Resurfacing a June 2014 move, ITC Wills Lifestyle had appointed Franchise India Brands to advise on expanding its store network through franchising, with a focus on metros and Tier 2 cities. The push covered Wills Classic, Wills Sport and Wills Clublife.

— Filed Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 13:18 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC Wills Lifestyle appointed Franchise India Brands to advise on expanding its Indian store network through franchising, targeting metros and Tier 2 cities. The premium apparel format will broaden PAN-India presence for its Wills Classic, Sport and Clublife labels.

Why this matters

The resurfaced 2014 appointment aligns with recent signals on ITC Wills Lifestyle's Franchise India tie-up and its plan for pan-India store expansion.

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