Become a Franchise

Build a high-impact, profitable people-development business with Walchand PeopleFirst! Own a Dale Carnegie India franchise and expand Walchand Plus

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“How would you feel owning a prestigious, profitable business with huge potential for growth and with highly professional people who understand your needs, continuously support you as if they are part of your own team, and recognize your effort? How would you feel networking with the world’s most refined business professionals, learning from them and make money while enjoying what you do.”

Ahmed El Daly- Egypt and the Gulf States

Franchise Owner
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Is This You?

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    Business, sales, or leadership experience with P&L ownership

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    Coachable and committed to a proven franchise system

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    Well-networked in local business communities

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    Strong financial judgment and cash-flow discipline

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    Passion for developing people and creating community impact

The Journey To Ownership

A simple 7-step application process

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Apply

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Initialvirtual discovery day

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Shortlisting - document verification

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In-person discussions and business plan

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Final decision

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Legal appointment

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Franchise academy and  launch

What You’ll Offer

Leadership
Presentation
Sales
Customer Service
People Skills
Organization Development

Deliver flagships and bespoke solutions in multiple formats, in-person workshops, Live Online cohorts, and blended journeys, to individuals and enterprise teams.

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Enabled for Success

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Franchise Academy

Your induction into our operating system: financial model, compliance, marketing, sales process, delivery, technology, and office management.

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Launch Team (first 24 months)

Dedicated experts across sales, marketing, training, and tech to help you ramp pipeline, delivery capability, and governance.

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Sales and Marketing Enablement

National campaigns, content, SEO, thought leadership, turnkey event kits, collateral, and design support, integrated with your local GTM.

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Certified Trainer Network

Access India’s Dale Carnegie trainer pool. Trainers are rigorously certified and re-qualified so your clients get consistent delivery quality.

Why Dale Carnegie India

A century of trust

The world’s original name in professional development, founded in 1912, with programs delivered in 36+ languages across 85+ countries.

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Brand that opens doors

Dale Carnegie is a household name that signals credibility with CHROs, business heads, and enterprise decision-makers.

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Proven methodology

Behavior change through “coaching in the moment,” ISO-accredited trainer certification and our unique Performance Change Pathway.

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Blended delivery built for scale

In-person, Live Online, or Hybrid, our learning experience platform is built to serve enterprise, SMB, and individuals.

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End-to-end enablement

India Master Franchise support for training delivery, sales, marketing, technology, and operations, so you focus on growth.

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Low inventory model

Services business with lean startup needs and attractive operating leverage

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A Week In The Life

Morning huddles and pipeline reviews
Prospecting, client meetings, proposals, RFPs
Networking and community engagement
Performance reviews, hiring, and enablement
Optional: hire a GM to run day-to-day while you steer strategy

Available Franchise Locations

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Jammu - Kashmir
North East - 7 States
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Himachal Pradesh
North East - 7 States
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Punjab
North East - 7 States
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Rajasthan
North East - 7 States
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Gujarat
North East - 7 States
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Uttar Pradesh
North East - 7 States
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Bihar
North East - 7 States
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Arunachal Pradesh
North East - 7 States
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West Bengal
North East - 7 States
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Jharkhand
North East - 7 States
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Orissa
North East - 7 States
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Daman and Diu
North East - 7 States
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Maharashtra
North East - 7 States
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Goa
North East - 7 States
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Karnataka
North East - 7 States
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Andhra Pradesh
North East - 7 States
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Tamil Nadu
North East - 7 States
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Do I need a training background?

No. Business development, leadership, or entrepreneurship experience is ideal. We enable the rest.

Who delivers the training?

WPFL carries forward the legacy of Seth Walchand Hirachand, one of India’s greatest nation-builders. Today, we focus on human capital development as a modern extension of the Walchand Group’s pioneering spirit.

How big is a territory?

WPFL carries forward the legacy of Seth Walchand Hirachand, one of India’s greatest nation-builders. Today, we focus on human capital development as a modern extension of the Walchand Group’s pioneering spirit.

Can I be multi-unit?

WPFL carries forward the legacy of Seth Walchand Hirachand, one of India’s greatest nation-builders. Today, we focus on human capital development as a modern extension of the Walchand Group’s pioneering spirit.

How fast can I ramp?

WPFL carries forward the legacy of Seth Walchand Hirachand, one of India’s greatest nation-builders. Today, we focus on human capital development as a modern extension of the Walchand Group’s pioneering spirit.

Ready To Build a Legacy in Your City?

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