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Vivafit, a Portuguese gym chain only for women that had entered India via a Master franchise agreement, is all set to open its first centre in Gurgaon by end of October 2010 via franchise route.

Page Industries Ltd, Bangalore based company, the exclusive licensee of Jockey International Inc. (USA), has launched its new retail format ‘Jockey Woman’.

Baby In Arms, a utility based store model, offering a comprehensive range and variety of apparel and accessories for expecting moms and kids, plans to expand its retail footprint across all major Indi

US Pizza, a company owned by Bengaluru based United Restaurants Limited, has launched its first outlet in Delhi and NCR at MGF Metropolitan Mall, Gurgaon.

Vati Consulting, India’s premier RPO service provider engages Francorp to expand its novel RPO model across India.

RE/MAX India, an international real estate company, has launched its 100th franchised office in India.

Edify Education, an education arm of DRS Group, plans to have pan-India presence by opening 50 franchised Edify Schools, 250 Franchised Edify Kids preschools, and 10 company owned International schoo

LIMA (International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association), a worldwide trade organisation for the licensing industry, is all set to expand its reach internationally by appointing License India

Jumbo King, a branded chain of ‘vada paav’ outlets, plans to take its count to 100 across Mumbai in the next two to three years.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL), the manufacturer of ‘Killer’ jeans, is going to add 50 franchised outlets to its network by 2011, confirms Kewalchand Jain, CMD, KKCL.

The Bajaj Group of Hotels, branded under Le Sutra Hospitality, is planning to open hotels and restaurants across the nation in the next three to five years.

Kansai Nerolac, a brand in decorative paints is planning franchise expansion.

Planet Fashion, apparel retail arm of Madura Garments, plans expansion pan India.

Perfect Wellness, the healthcare and retail division of FX Group, is all set to roll out franchised healthcare centres across the nation.

Crossword, a lifestyle bookstore chain, plans to expand its presence in tier I and II cities in India.