amanté targets 200–300 retail doors in three-year franchise-led expansion

Reliance Retail-owned intimatewear brand amanté plans a pan-India FOFO-led rollout across metros and Tier II/III markets. It is targeting 10 new FOFO stores by Diwali 2026 and more than 25 franchise stores by year-end, while selectively evaluating FOCO opportunities.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 11:42 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 11:50 IST·Source IMAGES Business of Fashion

What happened

Reliance Retail-owned premium intimatewear brand amanté plans a pan-India, franchise-led expansion of 200-300 retail doors in two to three years, focused on

Key facts

  • 200-300 new retail doors
  • 2-3 years
  • 10 new FOFO stores by Diwali 2026
  • more than 25 franchise stores by year-end
  • 5-10% of consolidated FOFO store revenue reinvested in marketing

What changed

Reliance Retail-owned premium intimatewear brand amanté plans a pan-India, franchise-led expansion of 200-300 retail doors in two to three years, focused on FOFO stores across metros and Tier II/III cities, while evaluating selective FOCO opportunities.

Why this matters

amanté’s FOFO-led plan to add 200–300 doors over three years signals a rapid shift toward franchise-powered national coverage across metro and Tier II/III markets.

What to watch

  • Number of signed franchise agreements versus the stated targets of 10 new FOFO stores by Diwali 2026 and more than 25 franchise stores by year-end.
  • City mix of openings: metro malls versus Tier II/III high streets, which will indicate whether the rollout is primarily brand-building or distribution-led.
  • Evidence of FOCO store commitments, suggesting Reliance Retail sees a need for greater operating control in key markets.
  • Franchisee payback-period claims, average transaction value, repeat rates and inventory replenishment cadence.
  • Expansion of size ranges, fitting tools, loyalty programs and omnichannel exchange/return services.

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