How to Pick a City Tier for Your Business
Tier 1: high customer LTV, high rent, high wage burden. Great for premium, terrible for value.
Tier 2/3: sweet spot for franchise, retail, healthcare and coaching.
Tier 4: undermined for agri, wellness, and hyperlocal services.
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Eye Care / Optometry Shop
Optical retail with in-house optometrist + prescription lens/frame customisation
IVF & Fertility Clinic
Assisted-reproduction clinic (IUI + IVF + ICSI) for 28–42 age couples
Old Age Home / Senior Living
20–40 bed assisted-living facility with medical + activity programming for 60+ Indian residents
Pharmacy Retail Store
Neighbourhood chemist with generic + branded medicines and OTC wellness range
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