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Tommy Hilfiger now in Lucknow

Tommy Hilfiger now in Lucknow

Tommy Hilfiger, a fashion brand has opened its first franchised outlet in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Jun 22, 2011        0  Comments

Aura Spa seeks expansion across India

Aura Spa seeks expansion across India

Dubai based Aura Thai Spa Services Private Limited (ATSSPL), a Spa and Wellness service company has plans to soon launch four centres in Delhi and one centre each in Goa, Allahabad and Varanasi via fr

Jun 22, 2011        0  Comments

Gridbots eyeing pan India expansion

Gridbots eyeing pan India expansion

Gridbots Technologies Private Limited, a developer of robots is eyeing pan India expansion.

Jun 22, 2011        0  Comments

Aptech on an expansion spree

Aptech on an expansion spree

Aptech, an Indian IT training firm is aiming to open 150 centres in 2011 via franchise route.

Jun 17, 2011        0  Comments

Mahindra First Choice plans aggressive growth

Mahindra First Choice plans aggressive growth

Mahindra First Choice Wheels, India’s leading multi-branded pre-owned car company has plans to take the count of its franchised dealership network stores to 300 by financial year 2014.

Jun 17, 2011        0  Comments

Lenovo plans aggressive expansion

Lenovo plans aggressive expansion

Lenovo India, a leading personal computer maker has announced its plans to take the count of its franchised outlets to 1,000 by the year 2012.

Jun 10, 2011        0  Comments

VLCC on an expansion spree

VLCC on an expansion spree

VLCC, a wellness and beauty company has plans to add more outlets in its franchise network in the next 12- 18 months, confirms a company’s official.

Jun 10, 2011        0  Comments

VESAG Mobile Diagnostics plans expansion

VESAG Mobile Diagnostics plans expansion

VESAG, a globally renowned brand for a mobile based personal emergency response system has plans to establish 1, 000 VESAG Mobile Diagnostics franchise centres with in 2011, confirms a company’s offic

Jun 06, 2011        0  Comments

Mascot Powersys  seeks  growth via  IPO route

Mascot Powersys seeks growth via IPO route

Mascot Powersys, a car CNG kits distributor headquartered in Delhi is planning to open new outlets across India.

Jun 06, 2011        0  Comments

ZoomIn to launch 50 offline stores

ZoomIn to launch 50 offline stores

Mumbai based Zoomin Online (India) Pvt Ltd is planning to launch 45 to 50 offline stores pan India through franchise model.

Jun 03, 2011        0  Comments

Keen to Clean plans 15 new outlets

Keen to Clean plans 15 new outlets

Keen to Clean, a cleaning company based out of Australia has recently expanded into India.

Jun 01, 2011        0  Comments

Godrej Interio plans to open 20 stores

Godrej Interio plans to open 20 stores

Godrej Interio, a well known furniture brand is planning 20 new stores openings through franchising in the coming months.

Jun 01, 2011        0  Comments

Bata on an expansion spree.

Bata on an expansion spree.

In a bid to revive itself, Bata India has disclosed its plans to introduce almost four designs every day and also launch 70 to 100 stores each spaced in an area of 5,000 sq. ft every year to reclaim i

May 31, 2011        0  Comments

Major Brands plans huge expansion

Major Brands plans huge expansion

Major Brands (India) Pvt. Ltd has revealed its plans to launch new stores and take the count of its stores to 500 by 2015.

May 31, 2011        0  Comments

Gold Gym plans franchise expansion.

Gold Gym plans franchise expansion.

Gold’s Gym, a fitness chain based out of India has partnered with ‘Cheeny Kum’, a unique health management technology to launch healthcare services that will be available for 24/7/365.

May 30, 2011        0  Comments

MRF plans franchise expansion

MRF plans franchise expansion

MRF Tyres, a well known tyre manufacturing company based out of Chennai has plans to open additional franchise stores pan-India, confirms a company’s official.

May 24, 2011        0  Comments

BKV plans aggressive expansion

BKV plans aggressive expansion

Birla Kerala Vaidyashala (BKV) has plans to launch 100 centres in next three years.

May 19, 2011        0  Comments

Focus Softnet en route to franchising

Focus Softnet en route to franchising

Focus Softnet, an ERP company based out of Hyderabad will launch its operations in Mumbai through franchising.

May 19, 2011        0  Comments

Franchise India all set for Mumbai FRO 2011

Franchise India all set for Mumbai FRO 2011

Franchise India is all set to organize its 38th biggest Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference FRO 2011 on May 21 and 22 at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai.

May 18, 2011        0  Comments

Sagar Ratna plans aggressive expansion

Sagar Ratna plans aggressive expansion

Sagar Ratna Hotels Pvt. Ltd is planning to further its pan India presence.

May 17, 2011        0  Comments

Chocolate Room plans quick expansion.

Chocolate Room plans quick expansion.

The Chocolate Room India is planning to establish 75 franchised outlets by end of 2011.

May 17, 2011        0  Comments

Gelato Italiano on an expansion spree.

Gelato Italiano on an expansion spree.

Gelato Italiano, an ice cream brand of Blue Food Company has unveiled its plans for expanding its presence by opening more than 60 outlets pan India.

May 16, 2011        0  Comments

FitnessOne seeks rapid expansion.

FitnessOne seeks rapid expansion.

FitnessOne, a fitness chain based out of chennai is aspiring to strengthen its presence by opening new centers.

May 16, 2011        0  Comments

JHHBL on an expansion spree

JHHBL on an expansion spree

Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd (JHHBL), a leading chain of hair and beauty salons has plans to expand its chain of beauty salons by taking primarily the franchise route.

May 12, 2011        0  Comments

Green Trends plans expansion by franchising

Green Trends plans expansion by franchising

Green Trends Hair & Style Salon has opted franchise model by opening its first unisex franchise salon in Chennai.

May 12, 2011        1  Comments

GAS en route to franchising

GAS en route to franchising

GAS, a leading apparel brand is planning to open four new stores by the end of this year through franchise model.

May 09, 2011        0  Comments

Talwalkars plans additional gyms.

Talwalkars plans additional gyms.

Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd (TBVFL) has plans to add 65 clubs by 2012 to further its presence across India.

May 09, 2011        0  Comments

Choice Hotels on an expansion spree

Choice Hotels on an expansion spree

Choice Hotels International, a well known hospitality chain has plans to open new hotels in India.

May 06, 2011        0  Comments

Pop Languages plans expansion in India

Pop Languages plans expansion in India

Pop Languages is all set to affirm its presence in India by collaborating with Francorp.

May 06, 2011        0  Comments

Next Retail set for aggressive expansion

Next Retail set for aggressive expansion

Next Retail, an electronic retail chain brand is planning to open new stores.

May 03, 2011        0  Comments

Timex Time Factory plans additional outlets.

Timex Time Factory plans additional outlets.

Timex Group, India has revealed its plans to double the count of its franchised outlets namely Timex Time Factory in the coming three years in India.

May 03, 2011        0  Comments

Gitanjali plans aggressive growth via franchising

Gitanjali plans aggressive growth via franchising

Gitanjali Jewels Ltd, a well known jewellery retail chain is seeking to add more stores to expand its franchise network.

Apr 29, 2011        0  Comments

Le Sutra Hospitality opens Café Bean Garu

Le Sutra Hospitality opens Café Bean Garu

Le Sutra Hospitality has launched its first outlet of Café Bean Garu at Haiko Mall, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, confirms a company’s official.

Apr 27, 2011        0  Comments

Subway all set to open new outlets via franchising

Subway all set to open new outlets via franchising

Subway, a quick food service (QSR) restaurant chain has plans to open 45 new outlets via franchising in India by 2011-12.

Apr 27, 2011        0  Comments

Aura Thai Spa plans pan India expansion

Aura Thai Spa plans pan India expansion

A franchise outlet of Aura Thai Spa, a well known spa and wellness service provider is scheduled to open in Punjabi Baug early this monsoon.

Apr 25, 2011        0  Comments

Marc Cain opens its second outlet in India

Marc Cain opens its second outlet in India

Marc Cain, a fashion brand based out of Italy has recently opened its second franchised outlet in Juhu, Mumbai, India.

Apr 25, 2011        0  Comments

KFC aims 500 outlets by 2015

KFC aims 500 outlets by 2015

KFC has plans to open new locations to take its count to 500 KFC outlets by 2015.

Apr 21, 2011        0  Comments

Worldhotels plans additional hotels.

Worldhotels plans additional hotels.

Worldhotels, global hospitality chain of independent hotels based out of Germany is expecting to open new hotels and take its count to 20 hotels in India by the end of 2012.

Apr 21, 2011        0  Comments

Deliciousnow en route to franchising.

Deliciousnow en route to franchising.

Deliciousnow, an online virtual gourmet store is seeking franchise route for opening its signature stores in major metro cities of India.

Apr 19, 2011        0  Comments

Cream Centre plans plan India expansion.

Cream Centre plans plan India expansion.

Cream Centre, a vegetarian restaurant chain headquartered in Mumbai has plans to expand across India through franchise model.

Apr 18, 2011        0  Comments

ITC plans launch of new stores.

ITC plans launch of new stores.

ITC Ltd has plans to launch 25 specialty stores across India in the next 15 months.

Apr 13, 2011        0  Comments

Kinderdance plans additional franchisees in India.

Kinderdance plans additional franchisees in India.

Kinderdance International Inc, an education provider based out of United States is planning to affirm its franchise presence in India.

Apr 13, 2011        0  Comments

3 Palms Hotels and Resorts aim 15 properties

3 Palms Hotels and Resorts aim 15 properties

3 Palms Hotels and Resorts, a luxury resort brand from America’s Best Franchising (ABF) based out of Atlanta (USA) has plans to open 15 new properties in India in the next five years.

Apr 12, 2011        0  Comments

Dabur seeking franchise expansion

Dabur seeking franchise expansion

Dabur India Ltd, a leading company in FMCG space has plans to expand its network of beauty stores ‘Newu’ by franchising.

Apr 12, 2011        0  Comments

Wyndham Hotels plans aggressive expansion

Wyndham Hotels plans aggressive expansion

Wyndham Hotel Group, a part of Wyndham Worldwide has declared signing of its seven properties to enhance its presence in India.

Apr 07, 2011        0  Comments

Bawa Group en route to franchising

Bawa Group en route to franchising

Bawa Group of Hotels, a hospitality chain headquartered in Mumbai is considering taking up the franchise route for the management contracts of its four star hotel in Jaipur.

Apr 07, 2011        0  Comments

FitnessOne plans additional outlets

FitnessOne plans additional outlets

FitnessOne, a chain of fitness centres based out of Chennai has plans to open 20 centres in the southern India by the end of 2012.

Apr 04, 2011        0  Comments

Titan expands via franchising

Titan expands via franchising

Titan Industries has plans to have additional 250 stores in its network pan India this fiscal year.

Apr 01, 2011        0  Comments

Van Heusen plans 40 EBOs

Van Heusen plans 40 EBOs

Van Heusen, a premium brand of Madura Fashion and Lifestyle has plans to raise the count of its outlets to 160.

Mar 31, 2011        0  Comments

Agrimart launches its 32nd store

Agrimart launches its 32nd store

Agrimart, an exclusive agricultural equipment retail store chain owned by Ratanagiri Impex Pvt Ltd headquartered at Bangalore has launched its 32nd store in Madurai.

Mar 29, 2011        0  Comments

Club City expands into Goa.

Club City expands into Goa.

Club City Hospitality(CCH) has teamed up with Caculo Cars Pvt. Ltd for launching their multiple food joints in Goa.

Mar 28, 2011        0  Comments

Essar Energy plans franchise expansion

Essar Energy plans franchise expansion

Essar Energy, an integrated Indian energy company is planning to raise the count of its retail fuel outlets to 1,700 by April 2011.

Mar 24, 2011        0  Comments

ItzCash plans to open outlets via franchising

ItzCash plans to open outlets via franchising

ItzCash, a part of Essel Group is planning to open one lakh exclusive franchise outlets under the brand name, ItzCash World.

Mar 24, 2011        0  Comments

SatNav eyeing to tenfold its presence in India

SatNav eyeing to tenfold its presence in India

SatNav Technologies, a global positioning system (GPS) provider is planning to tenfold its presence in India.

Mar 21, 2011        0  Comments

Kent RO plans pan-India expansion

Kent RO plans pan-India expansion

Kent RO Systems Ltd has plans to set up 200 Shoppe in a year’s time via franchising.

Mar 21, 2011        0  Comments

Subway opens 200th outlet in India

Subway opens 200th outlet in India

Subway, the submarine sandwich chain, is all set to open its 200th submarine sandwich restaurant in India.

Mar 17, 2011        0  Comments

FRO Expo 2011 now in Jaipur, Rajasthan

FRO Expo 2011 now in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Franchise India is all set to host 36th edition of FRO Expo 2011, the national Franchise and Retail show in Jaipur, Rajasthan on March 16th – 17th, 2011 at the Birla Auditorium.

Mar 15, 2011        0  Comments

Ozone Fitness n Spa to expand via franchise route

Ozone Fitness n Spa to expand via franchise route

Ozone Fitness n Spa Pvt. Ltd, has announced its plans to expand across India via franchise route. The company, a premium boutique health club and spa group based out of New Delhi has plans to open 50

Mar 14, 2011        0  Comments

BSNL opts franchising for BWA spectrum

BSNL opts franchising for BWA spectrum

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a telecommunications company which offers broad range of telecom services in India has plans to monetise its Rs 8,313.80 crore investment via franchising on securi

Mar 14, 2011        0  Comments

AD expands into India via franchising

AD expands into India via franchising

The first Spanish designer label, Adolfo Dominguez (AD) has signed an agreement with Wadhawan Lifestyle Retail Pvt. Ltd, a part of the Wadhawan Group engaging it as its Master Franchisee for expansion

Mar 10, 2011        0  Comments

Turtle set in expansion mode

Turtle set in expansion mode

Turtle Limited, a men’s apparel brand has plans to add stores both via franchise and company owned route. The company presently has 40 stores and expects to take store count to 100 by next financial y

Mar 10, 2011        0  Comments

Gujarat BOS concludes successfully

Gujarat BOS concludes successfully

The Business opportunity seminar organised to generate awareness about franchising in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities of India ended successfully in light of enthusiastic responses from the participants.

Feb 23, 2011        0  Comments

BOS Gujarat 2011 begins today

BOS Gujarat 2011 begins today

Indian Franchise Association (IFA) and Franchise India will be co-hosting Business Opportunities Show (BOS) for year 2011 in Gujarat commencing from February 18th at Vadodara, and later in Surat on Fe

Feb 18, 2011        0  Comments

TVS ties up with ICPL

TVS ties up with ICPL

TVS Shriram Growth Fund with base location at Chennai has infused funds in restaurant business of chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Better Value Brands Private Limited. The venture is named as Indian Cookery Pr

Feb 18, 2011        0  Comments

SRM Spa and Resorts partners(ABF)

SRM Spa and Resorts partners(ABF)

Mumbai-based SRM Spa & Resorts has signed a master license agreement with US-based hotel franchisor America’s Best Franchising (ABF).

Feb 15, 2011        0  Comments

Slip Guard plans expansion across India

Slip Guard plans expansion across India

Slip Guard is planning to open 100 retail outlets this year to expand its network across nation via franchise route.

Feb 15, 2011        0  Comments

Advaya Hospitality to expand MODO via franchising

Advaya Hospitality to expand MODO via franchising

MODO, a global lifestyle hotel brand owned by Advaya Hospitality is all set to open in major markets globally.

Feb 15, 2011        0  Comments

Investor Meet for Jindal Architecture Ltd on February 5th

Investor Meet for Jindal Architecture Ltd on February 5th

Franchise India Brands Ltd and Jindal Architecture Ltd have team up to organize an ‘Investor Meet’ with prospective franchisees looking to be a part of their prosperous gamut of architectural business

Feb 04, 2011        0  Comments

Investor Meet for Agrimart on February 5th

Investor Meet for Agrimart on February 5th

Agrimart is an initiative by Annapurna Group, the market leader of green care and farm equipments which ensures availability of the innovative equipments, spares & services throughout the country by e

Feb 04, 2011        0  Comments

Explore business opportunity with AAL

Explore business opportunity with AAL

Academy of Applied Languages (AAL) is in an endeavor to improve the availability and accessibility of vocational courses in the Indian market. In association with Franchise India Brands Limited they a

Feb 04, 2011        0  Comments

Crestcom to set up franchise centres

Crestcom to set up franchise centres

Crestcom International, a US-based provider of training solutions for middle-level managers, plans to open its training centres by franchising in key cities across India.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Intex Square to take up additional franchised stores

Intex Square to take up additional franchised stores

Intex Square, a small-format CDIT retail chain and a undertaking of Intex Technologies headquartered at New Delhi, is planning speedy expansion by way of franchising.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Cartridge World aims small cities for expansion

Cartridge World aims small cities for expansion

Cartridge World, a cartridge recharging retail chain, is reaching out to smaller cities of India to fuel its expansion and has newly opened its first store in Bhubaneswar confirms a company official.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

DHI en route to expansion

DHI en route to expansion

Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), advancement in hair restoration brought in India by SilverMaple Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd. DHI, is planning to open six new outlets pan-India via franchising.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Tata Trent’s Landmark stores looking for franchise expansion

Tata Trent’s Landmark stores looking for franchise expansion

At 34th FRO(Franchise and Retail Opportunity) Show in Chennai, Tata Trent owned Landmark Book and Gift stores disclosed their plans to franchise their stores.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Sporty Beans on expansion spree through franchising

Sporty Beans on expansion spree through franchising

At the 34th Edition of FRO EXPO 2011 at Chennai, Sporty Beans, a Pune-based sports program company has announced its expansion plans.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Curves to roll out 250 fitness centres in India foray

Curves to roll out 250 fitness centres in India foray

Curves International Inc. the US-based women’s fitness club has forayed into India. The company proposes to roll out 250 fitness centres in India through its master franchise - Curves India by 2014 b

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Hamleys opens in Chennai

Hamleys opens in Chennai

Hamleys, a London-based toy retailer has set its new store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall. Chennai store is Hamleys’ second in India.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Yum! Brands plans massive expansion in India

Yum! Brands plans massive expansion in India

Yum! Brands, a restaurant chain is looking for widespread expansion in India and the company is set to open 500 KFCs and 400 Pizza Huts by the year 2015, by franchising as stated by a company official

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Agarwal Packers & Movers to expand via franchising

Agarwal Packers & Movers to expand via franchising

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd, the pioneer in the home relocation sector is all set to expand in the field of logistics and relocation through franchising.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

ITSource plans franchise expansion

ITSource plans franchise expansion

ITSource, Academy of Computers has recently launched Swarn Bhavishya to make employability a reality. Beginning of 2011 witnessed the launch of this program under the franchise model with its first se

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Lencia to franchise in India

Lencia to franchise in India

Lencia by NMS Jewels, a manufacturer for silver jewellery is all set for expansion in India. The company has engaged Francorp, a part of Franchise India, for expansion via franchise route.

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Snap Fitness plans 300 clubs in India

Snap Fitness plans 300 clubs in India

Force Fitness the Master Franchise for Snap Fitness in India is all set to open 300 clubs over the next three years. First Snap club was launched in India in November 2008 in Bangalore, at Indira Naga

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Chatwal Hotels signs franchise deal with Wyndham

Chatwal Hotels signs franchise deal with Wyndham

Wyndham Hotel Group part of the Wyndham worldwide family of companies has entered into an agreement with Chatwal Hotels & Resorts, LLC, gaining exclusive rights to franchise and manage its Dream® and

Feb 03, 2011        0  Comments

Booster Juice to organise Investor Day for aspiring franchisees

Booster Juice to organise Investor Day for aspiring franchisees

Booster Juice and Franchise India Brands will organise

Jan 20, 2011        0  Comments

Le Sutra is India’s most unique hotel

Le Sutra is India’s most unique hotel

Le Sutra was declared India's Most Unique Hotel by The IHEA (Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards).

Jan 20, 2011        0  Comments

gordonMax set to spread its sparkles in India

gordonMax set to spread its sparkles in India

gordonMax & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Singapore based creators of diamond simulants, is all set to expand in India via franchising and company-owned operations this year.

Jan 20, 2011        0  Comments

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