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Vivafit, the European brand of women’s only gyms recently signed two new master franchisees in the Middle East for Qatar and Bahrain. These two new signings are the 7th and 8th master franchise agreements for Vivafit.

Hello Kids, that caters to the preschool industry, is aiming to open more franchise centres in India by 2017 and will touch 500 centres by the end of 2014.

Johnny Rockets Restaurant Group Inc., an Aliso Viejo-based brand, has signed a franchise agreement with Prime Gourmet Private Limited to pave the way for opening its diner chain in India.

Chi Kitchen & Bar (CHI), a casual dining Pan Asian restaurant is planning to add more outlets to its network along with launch of its two more novel casual dining concepts in India by this year end.

Thailand-based Five Star Chicken, a food brand of The Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), is planning to expand its franchise network across the country.

British Academy For English Language (BAFEL) is looking to spread its wings by tying up with aspiring franchisees. According to company, franchise partners will be closely working with BAFEL

Exelixi Management Company Pvt Ltd, the master franchisee of SIMBA stores in India, recently launched its sixth toy store in India at R City Mall Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

Lite Bite Foods (LBF), a concept in the food & beverage industry promoted by Amit Burman, is planning to extend its retail presence across India by opening stores at airports by next year.

Khandani Rajdhani, a vegetarian thali restaurant which is the flagship of Mirah Hospitality, recently launched its two flagship outlets in Chennai and Chandigarh. Presently, the brand is operating 37 outlets across India and Oman. rn

Allen Solly, India's foremost workwear brand from the portfolio of Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd, recently made its foray into the northeast market by launching its first store in Guwahati.

Louis Philippe, a premium international men’s fashion brand from the Aditya Birla Group, recently launched its flagship store in Coimbatore. This new store in Coimbatore is spread over an area of 2,515 sq ft.

Reiss, Britain’s contemporary premium fashion brand, recently announced an exclusive long-term franchise agreement with Reliance Brands Limited, a part of the Reliance Industries Group, to launch the brand in India.

Gowardhan, a part of Parag Milk Foods Pvt. Ltd, is aiming to expand its business network across India. The company is looking for business persons who are interested in opening its franchise outlets.

CarTrade.com, one of India’s leading online automotive markets for buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles, launched its franchise store in Noida recently.

SUBWAY®, the world’s largest restaurant chain brand recently opened its 350th franchise restaurant in Jalandhar, Punjab. The opening of this store is an affirmation of brand’s growing popularity.