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...
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...
Coca Cola, PepsiCo Introduce Low Calorie Portions in India
With Indian consumers becoming more health conscious, food manufacturers are offering portion control to keep calorie counts low. PepsiCo India has launched 150ml cans - the smallest in the domestic market. Coca-Cola offers 180ml cans across its beverages portfolio in addition to its 300ml cans."For consumers, it means the flexibility...
Burgers? At Dunkin' Donuts in India
Donuts (or doughnuts) have yet to grow on the conventional Indian palate -- a truth that Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s doughnut chain realized since it started shop in India two years ago. Many Indians just don’t like doughnuts, and even the ones that like them are unlikely to buy them by...
American restaurants to adapt their menus in India
Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald’s have decided to bring some changes to their restaurants in India. Indeed, Dunkin Donuts whose shop has opened in Delhi almost a year ago has added some local flavors to its menu, such as Kesar Pista and Coconut Burst toppings. Regarding McDonald’s, it has announced that...
American donut makers to battle in India
Krispy Kreme (KKD) based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has announced its India plans a week after rival Dunkin’ Donuts, Canton Massachussetts (DNKN) set up shop. That’s set the stage for a doughnut war in India, according to Forbes, India. Krispy Kreme signed its first franchisee deal in India with Bedrock...