India’s franchise sector is booming in 2025, with local operators playing a pivotal role in scaling international brands across food, fashion, hospitality, fitness, and retail. 90% of the world’s top 50 brands now operate in India, and half generate over $30 million annually. These master franchisees are not just importing...
Coca-Cola May Buy India's Cafe Coffee Day
Atlanta, GA-based Coca-Cola has entered into discussions with Bangalore, India headquartered Café Coffee Day, which is India's largest coffee house chain, to acquire a significant ownership percentage in the company. Looking to combat changing consumer tastes, Coca-Cola is eyeing the growing coffee market in India to expand its product offerings....
Starbucks Expands Footprint in India
With over 100 stores spread across the metros of Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Bangalore over the past five years, Starbucks India, a 50:50 joint venture between India's Tata Global Beverages and Seattle-based Starbucks Corporation, is planning to add 24 new stores this year. CEO Sumitro Ghosh said, "After...
Donuts in Delhi, Vadas in Vijaywada, Dunkin enters India
In South India, breakfast often consists of "Filter Coffee" and a savory snack known as the medu vada, a spicier equivalent of the Western doughnut. With the entry of Starbucks-like cafes, hundreds of sleek coffee shops serving freshly brewed cups of java and dessert, serving as hangouts for the young...