Advisors

The IFC leadership and advisory network.

A council of seasoned franchise leaders and consultants supporting South Asian entrepreneurs as they explore franchise ownership.

Kapil Manocha portrait

Kapil Manocha

Co-ChairIndia Franchise Council

Columbus, Ohio

Kapil helps aspiring owners move from corporate success into business ownership with sharper clarity on fit, economics, and operating reality.

Seema Govil portrait

Seema Govil

Co-ChairIndia Franchise Council

Austin, Texas

Seema brings community leadership and entrepreneurial perspective to clients exploring franchise ownership across South Asian markets.

Jatinder Taneja portrait

Jatinder Taneja

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

Vancouver, BC

Jatinder helps clients align goals, strengths, and financial priorities with franchise opportunities built for sustainable growth.

Bhavana Taneja portrait

Bhavana Taneja

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

North America

Bhavana simplifies a crowded market so first-time owners can move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Chandra Kuppuswamy portrait

Chandra Kuppuswamy

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

Atlanta, Georgia

Chandra blends technical depth with entrepreneurial perspective to help clients evaluate franchise opportunities with discipline.

Shahzeen Ali portrait

Shahzeen Ali

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

Houston, Texas

Shahzeen pairs market and real estate awareness with practical guidance to help clients understand tradeoffs and move forward.

Jack Tiwari portrait

Jack Tiwari

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

Washington, DC area

Jack helps buyers think clearly about transactions, financing, and the business mechanics that matter before they commit.

Nabhag Thakkar portrait

Nabhag Thakkar

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

Canada

Nabhag supports entrepreneurs pursuing a disciplined path into business ownership and long-term growth.

Rashmi Airan portrait

Rashmi Airan

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

North America

Rashmi helps clients connect personal ambition with a business model that fits their goals, experience, and next chapter.

Ren Parikh portrait

Ren Parikh

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

United States

Ren brings a broad entrepreneurial lens to clients who care about impact, growth, and building something durable.

Rak Sharma portrait

Rak Sharma

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

UK and USA

Rak brings seasoned operator perspective to clients exploring franchising as a path to control, diversification, or international growth.

Ray Patel portrait

Ray Patel

Franchise ConsultantIndia Franchise Council

United States

Ray helps buyers understand where digital, retail, and service opportunities align with their experience and ambition.