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Jaya Shree Textiles, a unit of Aditya Birla Nuvo, plans to expand its retail network by opening exclusive brand outlets via franchise route.

Paloma Hospitality, a Pune-based hospitality brand plans to open six ‘Tawaah’ outlets in Pune, Maharashtra.

Baskin Robbins India, an ice cream group launched in 1993, has crossed 400 outlets mark by officially opening its 406th store in Patiala last month.

Starkids, a new initiative in the series of Apex Knowledge Group based out of eastern India, has engaged Francorp’s strategic expertise to achieve its pan India expansion plans.

Forever 21, a US fashion brand has entered India through a franchise deal with Hello Retail Pvt. Ltd.

Au Bon Pain, a US-based bakery cafe chain, plans to strengthen its presence in India by opening 100 franchised outlets in the next two years, confirms a company official.

Timex Group India, is all set to touch the count of 90-95 Time Factory outlets by March 2011 and 144 outlets by March 2013, confirms a company official.

Franchise India Holdings Pvt. Ltd (FIHL), an integrated franchise and retail solution providing company based out of Delhi, is all set to launch a $100 million franchise fund that will invest exclusive

Vati Consulting founded in 2003, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provider, is looking for franchise expansion.

Rakhi Sawant, is all set to franchise her beauty salon named as ‘Rakhi Sawant's Beauty Lounge’ in alliance with Showker Raz, a professional investment group.

Franchise India in association with RE/MAX, is all set to host the multicity Business Opportunity Show (BOS) in south India beginning from 26th September to 1st October.

Natuzzi Group launches its first Italsofa gallery in India, in Bengaluru, at Mission Road via franchise route.

Dabur India Ltd, a consumer goods company is planning to explore the franchise route for ‘Newu’, confirms Parikshit Sharma, COO, H&B Stores Ltd.

The MobileStore (TMS), a telecom retailer owned by the Essar Group, plans to add around 700 outlets to its network in the next six months.

Mandhana Industries Ltd, an export group in the textile and apparel manufacturing industry, plans to start its retail venture.