This document provides an overview of franchising as an emerging service business in India. It defines a franchise as a type of license that allows a party (franchisee) to sell a product or service under a business's (franchisor) name in exchange for fees and royalties. The document discusses factors like franchising agreements, types of franchising (product/trade name and business format), advantages like reduced risk and operational support, and disadvantages like fees and limited freedom. It also briefly covers related emerging service businesses - factoring, logistics, and outsourcing.