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...
U.K.’s Pret A Manger to Launch in India
Pret A Manger, the international coffee and sandwich shop franchise chain based in the United Kingdom, struck a deal to open outlets across India. With a population of 1.3 billion India is a key market for international food brands. Reliance Brands, a unit of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, will run...