With a rapidly expanding FOFO network and strong dealer success, DriveX is building a new playbook for India’s organised used two-wheeler market, redefining mobility retail through a tech-driven, trust-led franchise model that is scaling rapidly across the country.
DriveX, India’s leading tech-enabled platform for pre-owned two-wheelers, is rapidly expanding its footprint in the mobility sector. Its expanding network of franchise dealers is increasingly reaping both significant financial returns as well as long term business stability driven by the company’s tech-enabled, quality-led, and value-driven model.
In the last six months alone, DriveX has welcomed more than 15 new dealerships, taking the number to 75 Franchise Owned Franchise Operated (FOFO) outlets and expanding rapidly across the country. And this expansion is not only scale-driven, but results-driven on the ground too, dealers are experiencing real business growth due to a system founded on trust, operational efficiency, and quality-first approach towards the used two-wheeler market. DriveX works closely with its dealer partners, sharing on-ground learnings, offering practical guidance, and helping them implement proven approaches that drive real business growth.
One such dealer is Nanjundappa, Managing Director of DriveX Sri Venkateshwara Motors in Anekal, Bengaluru, who joined the DriveX network after more than three decades in the two-wheeler business. “There was some hesitation at first—this is a market with many two-wheeler showrooms already,” he says. “But within the first month of launching DriveX, we sold almost double the vehicles than we expected. Customers came in curious, and they walked out confident.”
Nanjundappa points to the trust that customers place in the DriveX brand as a key factor. “People show a lot of interest simply because it is a DriveX showroom. The facilities the company offers like easy financing through DriveX Finance, insurance, warranty, and free service often make customers very happy. The documentation process for RC transfer, loan, and other formalities is smooth and stress-free, which makes the entire experience easier for buyers. That level of service builds confidence, and as dealers, we directly benefit from that.”
Each vehicle sold through DriveX is refurbished in-house at the company’s technical refurbishment centres, undergoing a 100+ checkpoint process before reaching the customer. Every two-wheeler is delivered with a one-year warranty and three free services, setting a new benchmark in a segment traditionally dominated by unorganised players. That structure and post-sale reliability not only win customer trust but also help dealers generate repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
Soon after launch, Nanjundappa’s dealership, with support from the DriveX team, conducted a Mega Medical Check-up Camp in Anekal. The initiative drew strong community participation and helped create local visibility for the brand. “People saw us not just as a place to buy bikes, but as something new, something more reliable,” he adds.
For new dealers, DriveX offers a fast and accessible setup process. From showroom onboarding and inventory readiness to digital systems and marketing support, the company provides a comprehensive framework that allows dealers to focus on serving customers. Most begin with sales and have the flexibility to expand into service and spares using the company’s 3S model. Documentation is kept minimal in the early stages, with a structured path to formalisation as operations scale.
Reflecting on the company’s journey, Narain Karthikeyan, Founder & Director of DriveX, says, “We envisioned DriveX as more than just a vehicle sales platform. It’s about delivering credibility in a market where trust is often missing. Our dealers are at the frontlines of that promise, and their success is the clearest validation of the value we’re creating together.”
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What is emerging is not just a franchise model, but a network of entrepreneurs aligned by a shared vision, offering reliable, quality two-wheelers in a transparent and efficient way, while building sustainable and profitable businesses in their local markets. For many dealers, DriveX is not only a business opportunity but a platform to deliver real value to customers—and grow because of it.
Source : Press Release
