More than 60 global food and beverage brands, including U.S.-based Planet Hollywood and pizza chain Little Caesar’s, Singapore-based Sarpino’s Pizzeria, Finland’s Hesburger, and Dubai-based Ice Cream Lab are planning to enter India, investing an estimated $1 billion and opening as many as 5,000 outlets over the next five years.
These brands are seeking local partners to take advantage of the $60 billion food services market in India, according to FranGlobal, the overseas arm of Franchise India Holdings Ltd.
“Planet Hollywood and the connection with Bollywood is a marriage made in heaven. The symmetry and compatibility between the two is very strong. We are delighted to have the opportunity to introduce our brands in this huge, exciting and dynamic marketplace,” Alex Garland, managing director for Europe, Middle East and Asia at Planet Hollywood, said.
LiveMint reports that according to a joint report published by the National Restaurants Association of India and consulting firm Technopak Advisors the food services market in India is projected to reach $74 billion (Rs4.98 trillion) by 2021. The market is growing at an annual average rate of 10%.
